The best of two worlds.

Andfjord Salmon brings salmon farming into the future. With the combined experiences from two worlds, Andfjord brings the benefits of both ocean net-pens and land-based aquaculture. The result is optimal salmon welfare and sustainable production in Arctic waters at 69 degrees north.

Andfjord Salmon is committed to the UN's sustainability goals. Read more

The company

Andfjord Salmon is located in the village of Kvalnes on Andøya. Andfjord’s location at latitude 69 degrees and well within the Arctic, ensures a safe and unique environment for salmon
farming.

Our technology

This patented technology is based on a flow-through system requiring low energy and operating costs, coupled with minimal environmental impact. The patent is verified by industrial aquaculture specialists.

News and press releases

Martin Rasmussen: “Andfjord is completely unique. I can't wait to get started».

The new CEO of Andfjord Salmon is starting up today, April 1st. Despite his young age, he has an extensive top management experience in the industry.

Construction of Andfjord Salmon is according to plan

The construction of the pool and Andfjord Salmon AS’ facility in Kvalnes is going fast forward and according to plan.

Andfjord Salmon is committed to the UN's sustainability goals

Andfjord Salmon has implemented the UN's sustainability goals in the company's business strategy. The work on these goals should be reported regularly.

"I have to pinch my arm when I see the fish farm rise"

The composite pool are soon to be shipped from Arendal to Kvalnes. The construction of Andfjord Salmon has reached another milestone.

ABB provides a total solution for Andfjord Salmon

Andfjord Salmon has signed a contract with ABB, to provide a total solution of automation, instrumentation, telecommunications and power distribution.

Signed contract for biomass recycling

Andfjord Salmon AS has entered into an agreement with Fjell Technology Group on the supply of recycling technology. All biomass will be recycled.

Status: The Andfjord Salmon fry is now 40-50 grams

Construction of Andfjord Salmon's first pool is going according to plan. We have been inspecting the fry, that will be released in the pool next summer.

Christine Thomassen becomes Director of Fish Health at Andfjord Salmon AS

Andfjord Salmon AS has hired one of the country's most experienced salmon fish health experts, in a newly created position as Director of Fish Health.

Andfjord Salmon has been awarded NOK 14 million in a grant from Innovation Norway

"This is verification that we are creating innovation and sustainable innovation in the industry", says Helge Krøgenes, director of finance at Andfjord Salmon.

Martin Rasmussen new chief executive of Andfjord Salmon

Andfjord Salmon has appointed Martin Rasmussen as their new CEO. The 34-year-old comes from the position as CEO of Primex Norway AS.

"Our grandkids will inherit the planet. We will leave them a footprint we can be proud of."

- In my lifetime I have experienced that the ocean temperature has increased one degree in Vesterålen, says Roy Bernt Pettersen. This change gave him an idea.

Andfjord Salmon has placed order for innovative pump system from Framo

Andfjord Salmon and Framo have together developed a customised pump system for Andfjord's innovative flow-through facility for land-based salmon farming.

NRK: "Builds what can be Norway's most sustainable facility»

The Norwegian public broadcaster NRK last week interviewed Roy Bernt Pettersen and looked at our facility at Kvalnes, which is under construction.

Construction of the Andfjord-facility has started

June 20th became an anniversary for Andfjord Salmon AS. The construction equipment was in place and made the first "shovels" at Kvalnes..

The salmon will swim in the facility in 12 months

We are well on track to set plans and as early as 2021 the first Andfjord salmon can be served at restaurants, says chairman and founder Roy Bernt Pettersen.

Fully subscribed share issue for Andfjord Salmon

Andfjord Salmon AS and Pareto Securities completed a fully subscribed share issue of NOK 150 million within two days.

Andfjord granted a license to farm 10,000 tonnes of salmon.

Andfjord Salmon AS has today received the official aquaculture permit document for land-based food fish farming of salmon, trout and rainbow trout.

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