Norwegian salmon & its benefits have become a symbol of quality, sustainability, and global trust, but that success is no coincidence. Behind every fillet lies a story of natural advantages, responsible farming, and dedication to health and taste. From Norway’s unique coastal conditions to its leadership in sustainable protein production, antibiotic-free practices, and worldwide popularity, each part of the journey explains why Norwegian salmon is the fish of choice for millions of people every day.
Here are some of the key benefits of Norwegian salmon:
The Scandinavian location
Producing the world’s favorite fish takes more than determination and skill; you also need the perfect natural conditions. Norway is a long country, with a coastline that stretches more than 100.000 km, second only to Canada.
Thriving local communities dotted along our coast provide efficient infrastructure, ensuring swift and reliable logistics that preserve the salmon’s pristine quality every day, all year round.
World-leading sustainable protein
Farmed salmon has a low carbon footprint compared to other proteins, and salmon farmers in Norway have topped the Coller FAIRR ranking of the world’s most sustainable protein producers three years running.
An antibiotics-free, non-GMO superfood
The health benefits of salmon are well known, but fewer people know that it is also antibiotics-free and non-GMO.
With the introduction of effective vaccination along with careful supervision from dedicated fish health vets, Norwegian aquaculture has all but eliminated the use of antibiotics.
In addition, this type of salmon is fed a diet of non-genetically modified (GMO) feed and sustainably sourced ingredients to ensure our salmon thrive. This carefully controlled diet means salmon can be consumed raw without prior freezing.
Best among all others
Not all salmon are the same. The farmed Norwegian Atlantic salmon differs from its cousins, chum, coho, sockeye, chinook, pink, sea trout and trout. Each to their own, but there’s no doubt which salmon the world has fallen in love with.
The world’s favorite fish
Every single day, more than 22 million meals of Norwegian salmon are eaten around the world. Norwegian salmon is exported to more than 100 markets globally, making it a truly global superstar.
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