About
Premium sustainable salmon
At Mowi, we work with the ocean to produce nutritious, delicious and supreme-quality seafood. We fulfill one fifth of global demand for farm-raised Atlantic salmon and are constantly driven by innovation and the desire to achieve the highest standards of sustainability.
At Mowi, we care for every aspect of our salmon. We are the only salmon producer with full internal control of our own genetics, feed, farming operations, harvesting, processing, logistics, sales and marketing.
Read more about our value chain here.
In brief
Mowi ASA is one of the largest seafood companies in the world, and the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon.
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