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Sep 4, 2024
Global
Updated climate target
Grieg Seafood has updated our climate target to be in line with the 1.5 degrees Paris Agreement.
Aug 1, 2024
Global
New Factory Manager for Gardermoen!
We are excited to announce the appointment of Kristian B. Matthiasson, who will start as the factory manager for Grieg Seafood's upcoming processing plant at Gardermoen.
Jun 12, 2024
Global
Grieg Seafood appoints Elizabeth Barlow as the new Regional Director of its Newfoundland operations
Barlow brings nearly thirty years of operational and management experience from the aquaculture industry and government to Grieg Seafood Newfoundland.
Mar 6, 2024
Global
Global Salmon Initiative and World Wildlife Fund launch ESG risk assessment tool for feed ingredients
London, United Kingdom – March 6, 10am BST: Today, Global Salmon Initiative (GSI) in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launched a first of its kind environmental, social, governance (ESG) risk assessment tool for feed ingredients. The tool will improve visibility into supply chains, allowing stakeholders to better identify and address possible ESG risks. GSI and WWF designed the tool to support the salmon farming sector, but the wider animal protein production sectors, including livestock, may also benefit from its use.
Feb 22, 2024
Global
Grieg Seafood to set up new Value Added Processing Facility at Gardermoen in Norway
The facility will process salmon from Grieg Seafood’s production in both the North and South of Norway. The investment is a part of the company’s strategy to increase value creation and process more of its own fish.
Nov 14, 2023
Global
Grieg Seafood to invest in new post-smolt unit in Finnmark to improve fish health, welfare and sustainability
The new land-based facility, which is estimated to cost 1.1 billion NOK, will produce 300 tonnes of post-smolt starting in 2026. Post-smolt improves survival, fish health and welfare as well as sea lice control, according to Grieg Seafood’s experience from Rogaland.
Oct 30, 2023
Global
Grieg Seafood ASA reaches important milestone: commences harvesting of first generation of salmon in Newfoundland
The first generation of fish in Placentia Bay in Newfoundland has been farmed with good fish health and welfare. Grieg Seafood will continue to develop its farming region in Newfoundland gradually and responsibly.
Sep 19, 2023
Global
The TNFD launches final recommendations on nature related issues
Today, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), which Grieg Seafood is a part of, has published its final Recommendations for nature-related risk management and disclosure.
May 12, 2023
Global
Grieg Seafood ASA appoints Nina Stangeland as Chief Strategy Officer
With nearly two decades years of experience from business development, corporate finance and Mergers & Acquisitions within in the seafood, maritime and finance industries, Stangeland will lead the advancement of Grieg Seafood’s corporate strategy, aimed at growing the company across all regions, countries and segments.
Mar 31, 2023
Global
Grieg Seafood publishes the integrated financial and sustainability report for 2022
Thanks to our dedicated employees, 2022 was a historic year for Grieg Seafood. In our 30 years, we have never achieved a higher Operational EBIT, seen a stronger market or harvested higher volumes in our existing farming regions.
Nov 8, 2023
Global
Grieg Seafood places in the top ranking among 60 global animal protein producers in sustainability index
The company is rated third place by the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index. Seven out of the ten top performers are salmon farming companies.
Nov 11, 2022
Global
Grieg Seafood ASA appoints Grant Cumming as the new Chief Operating Officer for its North American farming operations
Cumming led the turn-around of Grieg Seafood’s Shetland operations before the region was sold in 2021.
Aug 23, 2022
Global
Grieg Seafood excludes Russian feed ingredients due to war in Ukraine
From the third quarter of 2022, Grieg Seafood excludes feed ingredient raw materials originating from Russia in its salmon feed.
Jun 8, 2022
Global
WWF, Storebrand, Norwegian Institute of Nature Research and Grieg Seafood launch case study to tackle nature-related risks in aquaculture
As corporations and financial institutions await the final framework from the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures’, this study demonstrates that it is already possible for aquaculture companies to report on factors that might constitute nature-related risks for companies and financiers.
Mar 31, 2022
Global
Grieg Seafood publishes the integrated financial and sustainability report for 2021
2021 was a year of contrasts. However we have reached several milestones in our 2025 business strategy. We are grateful for the dedication of our employees for their efforts in turning the company around.
Feb 21, 2022
Global
Grieg Seafood appoints Ken Taylor as Managing Director of its North American sales division
With over 35 years of sales and market experience in the seafood industry, Taylor will lead the development and execution of Grieg Seafood’s downstream strategy in the North American market.
Feb 3, 2022
Global
Brazilian soy suppliers deliver on deforestation free soy supply chains
Two Brazilian soy suppliers to European salmon feed, CJ Selecta and Caramuru, have achieved their goal of eliminating deforestation and conversion linked soy from their supply chains, according to a new independent report.
Feb 3, 2022
Global
Brazilian soy suppliers deliver on deforestation free soy supply chains
Two Brazilian soy suppliers to European salmon feed, CJ Selecta and Caramuru, have achieved their goal of eliminating deforestation and conversion linked soy from their supply chains, according to a new independent report.
Dec 15, 2021
Global
Sale of Grieg Seafood’s Shetland operations completed
Grieg Seafood would like to thank all employees for their tremendous efforts in turning around the company, and the local communities in Shetland for their support over many years.
Oct 6, 2021
Global
Grieg Seafood joins TNFD to tackle nature-related risks
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) will develop a risk management and financial disclosure framework on nature-related risks. Alongside global financial institutions and businesses, Grieg Seafood will take part in the initiative as a Taskforce Member.
Sep 2, 2021
Global
Grieg Seafood joins forces with 17 leading industry and research institutions in push to develop low-emission offshore aquaculture
The consortium aims to reduce the environmental impact and improve fish welfare through innovations within offshore and closed technologies, biology, fish feed, electrification, digitalization and logistics. The project is granted 96 million NOK from the Norwegian Research Council.
Aug 26, 2021
Global
Update on spill at harvesting plant in Northern Norway
According to an independent assessment of the environmental consequences, the impact of the spill is temporary and limited to the marine area around the harvesting plant in the Kåfjord. Recovery and recolonization of biodiversity is proceeding rapidly.
Jun 29, 2021
Global
Grieg Seafood ASA sells its Shetland operations for GBP 164 million
Grieg Seafood ASA has entered into an agreement with Scottish Sea Farms Ltd for the disposal of all shares in Grieg Seafood Hjaltland UK Ltd, the parent company of Grieg Seafood ASA’s Shetland business. The enterprise value is set to GBP 164 million, assuming a normalized working capital, and to be adjusted for cash and debt.
Jun 18, 2021
Global
Grieg Seafood publishes Green Bond Report for 2020
In 2020, we successfully completed the placement of a green bond of NOK 1.5 billion. The capital is allocated to projects that contribute to sustainable farming practices and deliver environmental benefits.
Mar 26, 2021
Global
Grieg Seafood publishes annual and sustainability report for 2020
2020 was filled with challenges. Still, due to efforts of our dedicated employees, we made progress on our journey of sustainable growth. Read about our results and the measures we took to reshape our business in our integrated annual report.
Mar 25, 2021
Global
In salmon farming, the devil is in the details. Data-driven knowledge is starting to help farmers understand these details better – and act on them.
Data-driven knowledge has already improved insight into some of the industry’s most pressing fish welfare challenges. Still, we are only at the beginning of the digital transformation in salmon farming.
Mar 25, 2021
Global
Promising outlook for post-smolt as solution
Our experience so far with the transfer of post-smolt salmon to our sea farms indicates they are less vulnerable to disease and need fewer sea lice treatments. Reducing the time farmed salmon spend at sea is poised to strengthen ocean farming.
Mar 25, 2021
Global
Prevention, prevention, prevention. And more prevention.
Prevention is key to all good things in salmon farming. Grieg Seafood's new fish health boss has plans in place to improve fish health and welfare throughout the company.
Jan 20, 2021
Global
Grieg Seafood enters joint venture for post-smolt and land-based salmon farming
The move makes Grieg Seafood the first global salmon producer to invest in land-based salmon farming.
Jan 18, 2021
Global
Grieg Seafood to evaluate received licenses for offshore salmon farming concept
The company has received 3 development licenses for the offshore concept “Blue Farm”. The company will now evaluate the decision and decide next steps.
Jan 14, 2021
Global
Soy vendors to the salmon industry end trade of deforestation linked soy in Brazil
The Brazilian soy suppliers to the salmon industry, CJ Selecta, Caramuru and Imcopa, will implement a 100 percent deforestation and conversion free soybean value chain with 2020 as their cut-off date. No soy grown on land deforested after this deadline will be traded. This bold and historic move sets a new benchmark for global sustainable supply chains.
Jan 4, 2021
Global
Grieg Seafood’s new sales and market organization is operational
Going forward, Grieg Seafood will sell their Canadian and Scottish salmon from their new, fully integrated sales and market organization. The sales joint venture Ocean Quality has been dissolved.
Oct 27, 2020
Global
Grieg Seafood receives five new farming licenses in Newfoundland
Grieg Seafood is granted five new farming licenses in Newfoundland, reaching eight licenses in the region, corresponding to a total production capacity of up to 30 000 tonnes of annual harvest.
Jul 14, 2020
Global
The Global Salmon Initiative re-launches with new climate ambitions
Reaching beyond initial ASC certification ambitions, to establish salmon farming as the leading provider of sustainable, climate-friendly and nutritious food.
Oct 14, 2020
Global
Grieg supports WWF’s work against plastic waste
Grieg Foundation donates NOK 12 million to WFF’s work against plastic waste in Philippine port cities. The donation will contribute to reduce plastic waste in three port cities with 50 % by 2023.
Sep 1, 2020
Global
Grieg Seafood joins coalition pushing for Norwegian human rights law for businesses
Grieg Seafood supports the Coalition for Responsible Business, which advocates for a human rights law for Norwegian businesses.
Aug 25, 2020
Global
Grieg Seafood sets new climate targets
Grieg Seafood aligns targets with the Paris Climate Agreement, aiming to become a net zero emissions company in 2050.