Harvesting, packing and processing (VAP)

Great benefits from local processing

SalMar’s VAP operations are very closely linked with the farming operations and have been an important part of the company’s development. Bringing large harvesting volumes to a plant affords economies of scale, as well as providing flexibility and a better utilisation of the entire salmon.

In 2008 SalMar harvested a total of 53,000 tonnes gutted weight at its facility in Frøya, while the output of processed products totalled 11,500 tonnes. New products are constantly being developed, with various seasonings and packing methods to make them easier for the consumer to prepare.

InnovaMar is the name of SalMar’s new processing facility in Frøya in the Central part of Norway. The facility will be fully operational during the second half of 2010 and is planned to be the world’s most innovative and cost-effective facility for the landing, harvesting and processing of farmed salmon.