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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
1969
1975-1976
1980-2005
2006-2007
2012
2013
2018
2019-2023
2022
1964

The adventure of Mowi begins. Salmon came from the rivers Vosso and Årøy.

1969

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

1975-1976

Mowi become a recognised local brand. The Mowi breeding adventure starts.

1980-2005

Several M&As and Norsk Hydro takes 100% ownership of Mowi and changes name to Marine Harvest.

2006-2007

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

2012

The Group establishes its own feed division with factory, strengthening a fully integrated value chain.

2013

Morpol becomes a part of the Group.

2018

Marine Harvest once again becomes Mowi. MOWI brand successfully launched.

2019-2023

Recognised as the world’s most sustainable animal protein producer by Coller FAIRR four years running.

2022

Mowi enters Iceland with the acquisition of 51% of Arctic Fish.

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