Renate Larsen resigns from Norwegian Seafood Council

February 28, 2022 Norwegian Seafood Council

After six years as CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council, Renate Larsen (46) has made the decision to resign. The decision was hers alone, and she will remain in position throughout her notice period.

Norwegian Salmon is Deforestation-Free Says New Report

February 25, 2022 Norwegian Seafood Council

The Norwegian salmon farming industry has set a global example by supporting their suppliers of Brazilian soybeans – widely used in salmon feed – to become 100% deforestation- and conversion-free.

A Record Start For Norwegian Seafood Exports in 2022

February 23, 2022 Norwegian Seafood Council

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 10.3 billion in January. An increase of NOK 2.1 billion, or 26% compared with January last year.

Best First Half-Year of All Time for Norwegian Seafood Exports

The export value of Norwegian seafood has never been higher in the first half of the year than in 2021. In the first six months of the year, Norway exported seafood worth NOK 53.7 billion. This represents a growth in value of just over 1 per cent, or NOK 646 million, when measured against the first half of last year.

Better Than Expected Norwegian Skrei Season

Many feared a challenging 2021 skrei season due to the global pandemic and record high quotas for cod. But when summarizing this year’s winter cod season it is not all doom and gloom for Norwegian exports.