In brief

Mowi ASA is one of the largest seafood companies in the world, and the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon.

11,500 Employees
25 Countries
4.9 Billion Eur

Our History

From backyard beginnings to world leadership

Since the Mowi adventure started in 1964 the company has grown and changed in many ways. From its humble beginnings, when a few pioneers started farming fish in their back yards, through to the present day, Mowi has become a global leader in its field. As the company has grown, both organically and as a result of mergers and acquisitions, Mowi has maintained its leading position at the forefront of the aquaculture industry.


1964

The adventure of Mowi begins

1969

First stocking of salmon smolt in seawater. Hydro buys 50 % of Mowi.

1975

Mowi becomes a recognized brand.

1980

Several M&As and Norsk Hydro takes 100 % ownership of Mowi.

2006

The Marine Harvest group is established from three independent companies (Pan Fish, Marine Harvest, Fjord Seafood).

2012

Mowi establishes its own feed division, strengthening a fully integrated value chain.

2013

Morpol becomes part of Marine Harvest Group.

2017

Marine Harvest aquires Gray Aqua Group and Northern Harvest, and establish Mowi Canada East.

2018

Marine Harvest once again becomes Mowi.

2019

MOWI brand launch

Related News

Feb 15, 2023

Strong quarter to end a record year for Mowi

Strong quarter to end a record year for Mowi  (Bergen, 15 February 2023) Mowi recorded record-high revenues of 1,362 million euros in the fourth quarter of 2022. Operational profit was 239 million euros, compared with 146 million euros in the corresponding quarter of 2021. The fourth quarter cemented a record year for Mowi financially. For

May 11, 2022

Earnings almost double to reach record-high levels for Mowi

In a strong market, Mowi made an operational profit of 207 million euros at record-high levels in the first quarter. Mowi’s first quarter was characterised by a surge in salmon prices in all markets due to a continued increase in global demand for salmon combined with low supply. “The increase in salmon prices coming out

Mar 30, 2022

New processing plant in Mowi Norway Region Mid

Work on a new state of the art facility at Hitra in Norway is about to get underway and hopes are high for the benefits it will bring. Work on the new factory will start in April and is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2024. The factory will have a production capacity