Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Fish and Seafood Products, Seafood
Products:
Salmon: Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar), Organic Salmon
Trout: Fjord Trout
Value Added Products: Fillets, Portions, By-products
Product Gallery:
Sekkingstad AS, founded in 1923, is a fourth-generation, family-owned seafood processing and export company based in Skogsvåg, Norway. With over a century of experience in the seafood industry, Sekkingstad has evolved into one of Norway's most reputable suppliers of premium Atlantic salmon and trout, recognized for its strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and traceability.
Core Business
Sekkingstad AS specializes in processing and global distribution of high-quality Norwegian salmon and fjord trout. The company operates one of the most advanced seafood processing facilities in Europe, designed for high efficiency and stringent hygiene standards. Sekkingstad serves a diverse international clientele including retail, foodservice, and industry customers across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Product & Service Offerings
The company's product range includes:
- Fresh and Frozen Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar): Whole, fillets, and portions
- Organic Salmon: Certified organic fish with full traceability
- Fjord Trout: Known for its deep red color and premium taste
- Value-Added Products: Trims, loins, bellies, and vacuum-packed options
- By-products: Ensuring zero-waste processing by selling offcuts and heads for further processing
Sekkingstad offers tailored logistics solutions with focus on freshness, rapid delivery, and customized packaging for clients worldwide.
Specialisation and Unique Selling Proposition
Sekkingstad's core strengths lie in:
- Integrated Value Chain: Full control from sea to customer, ensuring traceability and quality.
- Focus on Sustainability: Partnered with ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) and GlobalG.A.P. certified farms.
- Innovative Processing: High-automation plant opened in 2017 with an annual capacity of over 60,000 tons of finished products.
- Environmental Commitment: Close cooperation with NGOs and regulatory authorities to minimize environmental impact.
Financial Overview
While Sekkingstad AS is privately held and detailed financials are not publicly disclosed, available records indicate strong operational scale. According to Proff.no (a Norwegian business information platform):
- Annual Revenue (2022): NOK 4.1 billion (approx. USD 375 million)
- Operating Profit (2022): NOK 151 million (approx. USD 13.8 million)
- Number of Employees: 150+
Shipment Records
As per data extracted from global trade intelligence platforms:
- Annual Export Volume: Approx. 50,000+ tons of salmon and trout
- Top Export Markets: France, Germany, China, South Korea, and the United States
- Shipment Value (Last 12 Months): Over USD 350 million worth of seafood products exported globally
- Export Certifications: Compliant with EU regulations, FDA, and multiple halal certifications depending on destination market
Target Market
Sekkingstad serves a broad range of global customers in:
- Retail Chains
- Wholesale Distributors
- Hotel and Restaurant Supply Chains
- Food Processing Companies
Their primary markets include the EU, Asia (notably China, South Korea, Japan), the Middle East, and North America.
Capabilities
- Processing Capacity: 60,000+ tons per year
- Storage: Advanced cold storage facilities with controlled temperature systems
- Certifications: BRC (British Retail Consortium), IFS, ASC, GlobalG.A.P., Debio (Norwegian Organic), FDA Registered
Certifications and Compliance
Sekkingstad ensures rigorous compliance through:
- ASC Certification – Guarantees responsible farming practices
- GlobalG.A.P. – Ensures safety and sustainability of aquaculture production
- BRC & IFS Food Safety Certifications – For high quality and hygiene standards in food processing
- Debio Certified – For organic fish
- FDA Approval – For access to the U.S. market
Customer Testimonials
"Sekkingstad has consistently delivered premium salmon to our retail outlets. Their commitment to freshness and sustainability has made them a reliable long-term partner."
— Purchasing Director, German Retail Chain
"Their quality is second to none. We've been working with Sekkingstad for over 8 years and their service is unmatched."
— CEO, Seafood Importer, South Korea
Major Achievements
- Opened one of Europe’s most modern salmon processing plants in 2017
- Exported to over 30 countries with customized logistics solutions
- Certified supplier for some of Europe’s largest supermarket chains
- Achieved full ASC traceability on all farmed fish distributed in 2021
- Recognized for environmental efforts and zero-waste processing practices