Norwegian salmon farmers under pressure as some sales prices dip below production costs

This year’s combination of high average weights and strong biomass has created a “perfect storm", one analyst told IntraFish.

“I think large salmon producers will start launching retail campaigns now. You’re already seeing this in Norwegian stores, and it will likely roll out across Europe soon,” an analyst said.
“I think large salmon producers will start launching retail campaigns now. You’re already seeing this in Norwegian stores, and it will likely roll out across Europe soon,” an analyst said.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 19 June 2025, 07:31Updated 19 June 2025, 07:46
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