Norway's first land-based salmon farmer wants to switch to yellowtail, citing 'greater earnings potential'

With yellowtail prices double that of salmon, the company says it sees a brighter future with the species.

Fredrikstad Seafoods CEO Bernt Olav Rottingsnes. The company developed the first land-based salmon farming facility raising salmon to full grow-out size in Norway. But now it's considering yellowtail kingfish as an alternative.
Fredrikstad Seafoods CEO Bernt Olav Rottingsnes. The company developed the first land-based salmon farming facility raising salmon to full grow-out size in Norway. But now it's considering yellowtail kingfish as an alternative.FOTO: HAAKON NORDVIK
Published 1 February 2022, 00:26Updated 1 February 2022, 14:36
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