Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Nordlaks Sales AS, headquartered in Stokmarknes, Norway, is a leading fully integrated aquaculture company specializing in the farming, processing, and global export of premium Atlantic salmon. Established in 1989, Nordlaks has evolved into a vertically integrated seafood powerhouse, offering complete traceability and control across the value chain—from hatchery to harvest to market. The company’s focus on sustainability, innovation, and high product quality has earned it a strong reputation across the international seafood industry.

Core Business

Nordlaks Sales AS is responsible for the global sales and marketing of the Nordlaks Group’s aquaculture products. The company primarily markets:

• Fresh and frozen whole salmon
• Value-added salmon fillets and portions
• Salmon by-products for food and feed markets

The company exports to over 50 countries, supplying retailers, foodservice operators, wholesalers, and processors worldwide.

Product and Service Offerings

Nordlaks offers a diverse and high-quality product portfolio including:

• Whole Salmon

  • Fresh Whole Salmon
  • Frozen Whole Salmon

• Value-Added Products (VAP)

  • Fresh Salmon Fillets (Trimmed to customer specifications)
  • Frozen Salmon Fillets and Portions
  • Customized portions for ready-meal manufacturers

• By-products

  • Salmon Backbones
  • Salmon Heads
  • Salmon Bellies
  • Salmon Mince

All products are processed in Nordlaks’ state-of-the-art facility at Børøya, equipped with modern chilling, freezing, and packing systems ensuring optimal freshness and hygiene.

Specialisation and Core USP

Nordlaks’ key strengths include:

• Vertical Integration: From smolt production, marine farming, harvesting, processing, and logistics—everything is owned and managed by Nordlaks
• Closed-Containment Farming: Pioneered semi-closed "Havfarm" technology reducing sea lice and environmental footprint
• Freshness & Consistency: Rapid harvesting-to-shipping logistics and controlled cold chain operations
• Sustainability: Follows strict environmental and animal welfare practices, certified by ASC, Global GAP, and others

Their advanced logistics hub connects with global air and sea freight networks, allowing rapid distribution even to distant markets.

Financial Strength

Nordlaks Group has been consistently ranked among Norway’s top seafood exporters. According to company data and Norwegian export statistics:

• Annual revenue exceeds NOK 3 billion (USD ~275 million)
• Export volume surpasses 50,000 metric tons of salmon and trout annually
• Investment in new infrastructure like the Havfarm project exceeds NOK 700 million, showcasing its robust capital foundation

Export and Shipment Performance

Nordlaks Sales AS exports to major global markets including:

• European Union (Germany, France, Netherlands, UK)
• Asia (Japan, South Korea, China)
• North America (USA, Canada)
• Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)

Their high-volume shipment capabilities and customized packaging formats allow flexible supply tailored to client needs across retail, foodservice, and further processing sectors.

Target Market

Nordlaks caters to:

• Retail Chains and Supermarkets
• Foodservice Distributors
• Smoked Salmon Processors
• Ready-to-Eat Meal Manufacturers
• Pet Food and Feed Producers (from salmon by-products)

Their commitment to quality, traceability, and sustainable sourcing makes them a preferred supplier for health-conscious and eco-aware markets.

Operational Capabilities

• Processing Plant: Located in Børøya with filleting, portioning, freezing, and packaging capabilities
• Farming Sites: Operates sea-based farms and land-based hatcheries in northern Norway
• Innovations: First in the world to implement the revolutionary Havfarm floating farming platform
• Cold Chain: Integrated temperature-controlled logistics with real-time monitoring

Certifications and Compliance

Nordlaks operates under internationally recognized food safety and sustainability standards including:

• ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
• Global GAP
• HACCP and ISO 22000
• FDA and EU Approval for Export

These certifications ensure compliance with the highest standards for responsible aquaculture and food safety.

Customer Testimonials

While specific testimonials are not publicly listed, Nordlaks’ continued partnerships with major European and Asian retailers and their presence in top-tier seafood exhibitions like Seafood Expo Global reflect customer satisfaction and industry credibility.

Major Achievements

• Developer of the World’s First Havfarm: A game-changing sea-based semi-closed farming system
• Ranked Among Norway’s Top 10 Seafood Exporters
• Exported to Over 50 Countries
• Recipient of Norwegian Business Innovation Awards
• Over 30 Years of Continuous Operation and Expansion

Nordlaks Sales AS continues to lead the sustainable aquaculture industry with pioneering technology, high product integrity, and global reliability, serving as a benchmark for the future of seafood.