Land-based turbot and sole producer Stolt Sea Farm is on a growth trajectory, so turning to an initial public offering (IPO) was the best way to carry out its ambitious plans, President Jordi Trias told IntraFish.

"We believe it's the right time to unleash the underlying value of Stolt Sea Farm," Trias said. "The idea of an IPO comes from all these years of work in building a sound and sustainable business."