Farmed salmon plants on the ocean waters arounf Vagar, Faroe Islands
Farmed salmon is a vital part of the Faroese economy, representing half of the country’s export value and providing valuable jobs for communities around the islands. The combination of ideal natural conditions for salmon farming and a commitment to sustainability and quality is now being recognised around the world. Today, Faroese salmon is exported to all six continents. The Faroese aquaculture industry, which began in the 1960’s is well consolidated, both horizontally and vertically. There are three fish-farming companies in the Faroe Islands, Bakkafrost, Hiddenfjord and Marine Harvest Faroes. The largest company, Bakkafrost, has been listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2010. Vertical integration allows producers to have full control over the quality of the salmon from feed and smolt to export.
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Location: Vagar Island, Faroe Islands
Photo credit: © Roberto Cornacchia / Alamy / Afripics
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