Salten Salmon, part of the Salten Aqua Group, has invested more than NOK 50 million ($4.6 million) in a series of significant upgrades to its fillet factory in Bodø, enhancing its production capabilities.
Since its establishment six years ago, the company has steadily improved its facilities, with the latest investments including a new packaging line, increased freezing capacity, and advanced machinery. According to CEO Aleksander Lyngved Pedersen, these improvements are designed to meet the growing demands of both customers and the market.
“This is an important milestone for us. With the new packaging line and other upgrades, we are better equipped to meet the requirements of our customers and the broader market,” said Pedersen in a statement.
One of the key innovations is a new quality control system that photographs and analyzes each fillet before it leaves the factory, ensuring stringent quality standards.
“We take a picture of every salmon fillet that goes through our system, which strengthens our quality control efforts,” Pedersen explained. The factory now operates with three distinct packaging lines, allowing for greater automation.
“We see that many of today’s operations can increasingly be automated. This allows our employees to focus more on ensuring our products meet both our internal standards and customer specifications,” Pedersen added.
The company, which produced over 8,000 tonnes of salmon products in 2023, employs more than 100 workers at its Bodø facility. Salten Salmon is owned by Polar Quality, Coop Nordland, and several local salmon farmers.
Jarle Solemdal, the company’s chairman, noted that these investments have contributed to the company’s strong growth since its inception. “We believe these choices will provide us with long-term competitive advantages. It’s important for us to stay ahead so we can consistently produce food in a safe and efficient manner,” Solemdal said.
