European Seafood Exposition 2011

11. Apr 2011

All salmon producers from the Faroe Islands will be exhibiting at the European Seafood Exposition 2011 (ESE). Bakkafrost, Salmex and HiddenFjord will be exhibiting at booth number 5-129 and Marine Harvest Faroes will be exhibiting at the Marine Harvest booth, 5-545.

The European Seafood Exposition is the world’s largest seafood trade fair and is held annually in the European capital - Brussels. ESE 2011 will take place on 3. - 5. of May.

European Seafood Exposition website: http://www.euroseafood.com

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Salmon production hits record high in 2012

15. Feb 2013

The production of farmed salmon from the Faroe Islands hit a record high in 2012. The total amount produced in 2012 was 62.783 tons in gutted weight compared to 49.588 tons in 2011. This is an increase in production of more than 20 per cent.

Bakkafrost achieves prestigious Global G.A.P certification

01. Mar 2012

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International Boston Seafood Show 2012

01. Mar 2012

Bakkafrost, HiddenFjord and Marine Harvest Faroes are exhibiting at the International Boston Seafood Show 2012

Export value of salmon from the Faroe Islands continues to grow.

05. Sep 2011

During the first half of 2011, export of salmon from the Faroe Islands grew 30% in volume and 39% in value compared to the first half of 2010.

Bakkafrost acquires fish feed producer Havsbún

27. Aug 2011

Bakkafrost has completed the acquisition of Faroese fish feed producer Havsbrún. The the acquisition includes the two salmon farming companies, Viking Seafood and Faroe Farming.

The Daily Telegraph: Closest yet to wild Atlantic Salmon

24. Aug 2011

In an article, the newspaper writes that Var Salmon from the Faroe Islands is the closest yet to capturing the taste of wild Atlantic Salmon.