Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Grieg Seafood ASA, headquartered in Bergen, Norway, is one of the world’s leading producers of Atlantic salmon. With operations in Norway and Canada, the company is focused on sustainable aquaculture and responsible ocean farming practices that deliver premium-quality seafood to global markets. Listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, Grieg Seafood is a vertically integrated company that oversees every step of the salmon production chain, from hatchery to market.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Grieg Seafood’s business model is centered around the production, processing, and export of high-quality Atlantic salmon. The company’s product portfolio includes:

• Atlantic Salmon:

  • Fresh Whole Salmon (HOG)
  • Fresh Salmon Fillets
  • Frozen Salmon Portions

• Value-Added Products:

  • Smoked Salmon
  • Marinated Salmon Cuts
  • Ready-to-Eat Salmon-Based Meals

These products are supplied to retailers, foodservice providers, and processors worldwide, with packaging customized to client specifications and local market requirements.

Specialization and Unique Strengths

Grieg Seafood is recognized for its innovation and sustainability leadership in the aquaculture sector. Its key strengths include:

• Integrated Operations: Ownership and control across hatcheries, freshwater facilities, sea farms, processing, and logistics ensure full traceability and quality control.
• Precision Farming Technologies: Use of real-time data analytics and AI-driven farming systems to monitor fish health, feed efficiency, and environmental impact.
• Sustainability Commitment: Strict adherence to ASC and Global GAP certifications, low carbon footprint initiatives, and climate risk resilience strategies.

The company has implemented a “fewer, larger, better” strategy, consolidating farming operations to improve biological control, productivity, and cost-efficiency.

Certifications and Compliance

Grieg Seafood’s operations are certified to meet international food safety and sustainability standards:

• ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
• Global GAP (Good Agricultural Practices)
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management
• BRC Global Standards for Food Safety
• Friend of the Sea
• Sedex Member for Ethical Supply Chains

These certifications make Grieg a trusted supplier to the world’s most demanding seafood markets.

Global Reach and Export Performance

Grieg Seafood exports its products to over 25 countries across Europe, North America, and Asia. Based on company disclosures and industry analytics:

• Annual Harvest Volume: Approx. 90,000 metric tons of Atlantic salmon (2023)
• Top Export Markets: USA, UK, France, Germany, Japan, China
• Export Revenue: Over NOK 6.8 billion (approx. USD 650 million) in 2023
• Supply Chain: Cold chain distribution from processing hubs in Norway and British Columbia via air and sea freight

The company operates its own sales and distribution units under the Grieg Seafood brand, allowing for strong customer relationships and tailored logistic solutions.

Production and Operational Infrastructure

Grieg Seafood maintains aquaculture operations in the following regions:

• Rogaland and Finnmark, Norway
• British Columbia, Canada

Operational assets include:

• State-of-the-art hatcheries using RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems)
• Marine grow-out sites in fjords and sheltered coastal zones
• Automated feeding and remote monitoring systems
• Modern processing facilities near harvesting sites
• Dedicated teams for quality assurance, fish welfare, and regulatory compliance

Their strategic restructuring initiatives are aimed at increasing harvest volumes while reducing environmental impact.

Target Markets and Customer Segments

Grieg Seafood serves a wide range of B2B customers including:

• National and international seafood distributors
• Major supermarket chains and retail brands
• High-end restaurants and foodservice providers
• Industrial processors for smoked and value-added seafood

The company’s traceability, quality, and flexible delivery options make it a preferred supplier in premium and sustainable seafood categories.

Major Achievements

• Recognized as a top 10 global salmon farming company by volume
• Successfully transitioned away from operations in Shetland to focus on core growth regions
• Recipient of Norwegian Seafood Council Excellence Awards for export performance
• Implemented fully electric workboats and sea lice laser systems to reduce ecological impact
• Consistently publishes Sustainability Reports aligning with GRI, UN SDGs, and TCFD frameworks

Grieg Seafood ASA continues to shape the future of aquaculture through innovation, responsible farming, and a firm commitment to delivering safe, healthy, and delicious salmon to a growing global population.