Last year, Norway raised about 1.3 million tons of salmon and trout. At the same time, about 14 million portions of Norwegian salmon dishes are prepared daily in about 150 countries around the world. This section contains the main questions and answers about Norwegian salmon.
1.3 million tons of salmon and trout were grown in 2016 in Norway. About 14 million portions of Norwegian salmon dishes are prepared daily in about 150 countries around the world. How to achieve such impressive results in more detail in our article
Salmon are fed dry pellets. They contain around 70 percent vegetable ingredients and 30 percent marine raw materials like fishmeal and fish oil
Fish feed in Norway does not contain genetically modified ingredients
The Norwegian regulations are fully in line with the EU through the EEA Agreement
Salmon feed from Norwegian producers contains about 25 percent soy protein. All soy that is imported for fish feed production is certified by an international sustainability scheme
The use of technology, the vaccination of salmon and the role of antibiotics
How much Omega-3 does farmed salmon contain?
Norway is a pioneer in growing salmon in fish farms. After a breakthrough in marine fish farming, which occurred in the 70's, Norway still holds the position of the world leader in the production of Atlantic salmon. Below are answers to the most pressing questions that concern consumers
