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Salmon production hits record high in 2012

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:43:01 +0000

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

Bakkafrost achieves prestigious Global G.A.P certification

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:31:01 +0000

Bakkafrost achieves prestigious salmon farm assurance standard following assessment by Food Certification InternationalBakkafrost, the largest salmon farmer in the Faroe Islands, has achieved the prestigious Global G.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance Standard, following a comprehensive assessment of their business by

International Boston Seafood Show 2012

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:11:01 +0000

All Faroese salmon producers will again be exhibiting at the International Boston Seafood Show this year. Bakkafrost and HiddenFjord will be exhibiting at the Salmon from the Faroe Islands booth (Booth #2057) and Marine Harvest Faroes will be exhibiting

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

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:14:01 +0000

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.Demand from the US for big high quality salmon from

Bakkafrost acquires fish feed producer Havsbún

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:05:01 +0000

On the 29th of June, Bakkafrost acquired the Faroese meal and fish feed producers Havsbún. The acquisition also included the two salmon farming companies Viking Seafood and Faroe Farming, in which Havsbún was the majority shareholder.

The Daily Telegraph: Closest yet to wild Atlantic Salmon

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:57:01 +0000

In an article, The Daily Telegraph describes how Faroese salmon producer HiddenFjord goes to every length to ensure the quality of their Var Salmon. This combined with the good natural conditions for salmon production in the

European Seafood Exposition 2011

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:22:01 +0000

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

Salmon from the Faroe Islands @ International Boston Seafood Show 2011

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:39:01 +0000

All producers of Salmon from the Faroe Islands (Bakkafrost, Salmex, HiddenFjord and Marine Harvest Faroes) exhibited at the International Boston Seafood Show 2011. The US is an important market for the Faroese aquaculture industry and IBSS

P/F Luna branded HiddenFjord

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:28:01 +0000

P/F Luna have created a new brand for their salmon and will now be known internationally as HiddenFjord. HiddenFjord is a boutique producer only focusing on producing high quality fresh iced whole salmon.

Export value soars 48% in 2009.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:25:01 +0000

During 2009, export of farmed salmon from the Faroe Islands increased a massive 48% in value from DKK 811 million to DKK 1,202 million. A new supply route to the US going through London Heathrow has made