Smolt shortage threatens to choke Norwegian salmon growth, warns consultant

Norway risks hitting a ceiling in salmon production as smolt capacity — particularly in the north — fails to keep pace with demand, according to a new analysis by aquaculture consultancy Inaq.

Nina Santi is the general manager of Inaq.
Nina Santi is the general manager of Inaq.Photo: Bent-Are Jensen
Published 25 September 2025, 04:29Updated 25 September 2025, 04:29
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