Land-based salmon farmer sees mortalities spike; may rush harvest of some batches

The company said its planning to begin harvesting its second batch of salmon and expects the harvest to be completed in the second quarter.

Trond Hakon Schaug-Pettersen, CEO of Salmon Evolution, is dealing with a disease outbreak at the company's farms. — Trond Hakon Schaug-Pettersen, CEO of Salmon Evolution, is dealing with a disease outbreak at the company's farms.Photo: Anders Furuset

John Fiorillo

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Published 1 May 2023, 14:12Updated 1 May 2023, 14:25