Norwegian salmon farmer SalMar doesn't have the global footprint of larger rivals Marine Harvest and Cermaq, but the company's story is all the more remarkable given its humble beginnings.

SalMar was founded in 1991 when the civil engineer and industrial investor Gustav Witzoe acquired a bankrupt estate consisting of one production license, a slaughter plant and a coldstore on the island of Froya in Mid-Norway.

Today, Witzoe is still the principal shareholder in SalMar, and has an operative role as group director for industry and sales.

The company does have some presence abroad -- it owns Scottish Sea Farms with Leroy -- but in general all the growth has been both organic and through small, methodical acquisitions within the country.

SalMar posted NOK 7.2 billion ($847 million/€755 million) in sales in 2014, up from NOK 6.2 billion ($729 million/€650 million) in 2013 -- a 16.2 percent increase.

Total volume, meanwhile, reached 141,000 metric tons last year, up from 115,000 metric tons in 2013.

Read more about SalMar and salmon farming giants from around the world in the new IntraFish Industry Report: The World's Top Salmon Producers.

This report offers detailed insights on the world's top 25 largest salmon companies, including financials, production data, history and outlook.

The World's Top Salmon Producers is a must-have for buyers, suppliers or anyone else following the salmon sector.

Click here to learn more and purchase your report today!

Sample page:

<p> </p>