- CEO
- Bjorn Hembre
- Full Time Employees
- 150
- Sector
- Process industries
- Industry
- Agricultural commodities/Milling
- Address
- Industriveien 51 Bíldudalur WF Iceland 7266
- IPO Date
- Nov 15, 2019
- Business
- Icelandic Salmon AS is a Norwegian public limited company specializing in the production, processing, and sale of salmon and salmon-based products, with operations spanning Europe, North America, and Asia. The company owns Arnarlax ehf., the largest producer of Atlantic salmon in Iceland, which is fully vertically integrated from hatchery through sea farms, harvesting, and processing to sales. Icelandic Salmon offers a comprehensive range of products including fresh and frozen salmon fillets, salmon portions, and smoked salmon products such as sashimi-style cut smoked salmon. These products emphasize premium quality and sustainability, with many operations ASC-certified.
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kverva, Norway, Icelandic Salmon operates as a subsidiary of SalMar ASA, one of the world’s largest salmon farming groups. The company leverages Iceland’s clean ocean waters and sustainable farming practices to produce salmon recognized for firm texture, vibrant color, and high levels of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. Icelandic Salmon maintains strategic processing partnerships in Ireland and Spain to support product quality and distribution capabilities across multiple markets.
Recent major company developments include the acquisition of additional fish farming operations on Iceland’s east coast by Kaldvik AS, an Icelandic salmon farming affiliate, to enhance control over its supply chain and operational efficiency. Additionally, Icelandic Salmon appointed Robert Róbertsson as CFO effective mid-2026, aiming to drive growth and target production expansion to 21,000 metric tons in 2026. The company continues to focus on sustainable growth and operational integration within SalMar’s broader global aquaculture framework.
Icelandic Salmon commands the largest salmon farming volume in Iceland, controlling its value chain from hatchery to market, delivering differentiated salmon products that emphasize sustainability and high quality to a global customer base. Its commitment to environmental stewardship and market expansion characterizes its operational strategy within the competitive aquaculture industry.