Judge Grants Injunction to Restock Two B.C. Salmon Farms

A Federal Court judge has granted an injunction to allow restocking of two salmon farms on the B.C. coast with young fish, after 19 were ordered closed by federal Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan by June 2022.

Lars Galtung appointed Global Director of Communication and Sustainability at Cermaq

March 12, 2021 Cermaq

Sustainability is more important than ever, and Cermaq is now strengthening its organization to raise the bar and drive this work with even greater impact. Lars Galtung will take on the responsibility when communication and sustainability functions are combined in one department.

Cermaq to Supply Salmon Smolts to Land-based Farm Kuterra

Kuterra, North America’s first land-based fish farm, has formalized an agreement to procure salmon smolts from ocean-based farmers Cermaq Canada for the next four years.

Salmon Farming Giant Cermaq Abandons Controversial Nova Scotia Expansion

April 10, 2020 Paul Withers, CBC News

Norwegian salmon farming giant Cermaq is abandoning its controversial expansion into Nova Scotia.

Cermaq Launches Brand Platform: “True Arctic – Slow Raised Salmon”

March 20, 2019 Cermaq

Cermaq’s farming in Norway takes place north of the Arctic Circle, where the water is cold and the salmon grows slower, resulting in specific product qualities. As consumers increasingly pay more attention to the origin of the food, the Arctic effect represents market value.