Supporting the communities where we live and work

For many rural, coastal and island communities, having access to local work means more than earning a living. It can give people the chance to build a career without leaving home, while helping keep local businesses and services going.

Mowi operates in many of these communities worldwide, and our work is an important part of local economies.

In Norway, Mowi operates across 70 municipalities, from Flekkefjord in the south to Kvænangen in the north. A new analysis by Menon Economics found that Mowi’s activities support more than 16,000 direct and indirect jobs across the country.

The value of these jobs can be especially clear in smaller coastal communities. For example, in Herøy in Nordland, Mowi accounts for almost 60% of private-sector employment. In communities like this, local workers can make a real difference. It gives people the chance to stay close to home while helping to sustain businesses and services.

Mowi’s investment in skills and training can also help create opportunities for the next generation. The opening of a new post-smolt facility at Haukå in 2025, for example, created new local jobs and apprenticeship opportunities, helping to build skills that can stay within the region.

The same is true in Scotland, where many of our farms are located in remote and rural communities across the Highlands. In some areas, Mowi is one of the main local employers. Our people are also closely involved in their communities, with colleagues volunteering with organisations such as the coastguard, mountain rescue and fire services.

Local employment and training can help younger people see a future in their home communities. Over time, this can help maintain the local population and the businesses and services that depend on it.

But Mowi’s contribution to rural communities goes beyond the jobs created by our own operations. We support local communities through community investment, donations and volunteering, while also working with schools and universities to help people learn more about careers in aquaculture.

In Scotland, for example, our farms have hosted university students studying aquaculture-related subjects, giving them hands-on experience while strengthening links between education and the industry. Mowi has also participated in numerous beach cleans, providing equipment for local groups and supporting activities for children and young people. And we have supported shinty for almost 40 years, reflecting the importance of the sport in many of the communities where we operate.

Being part of a rural community means more than simply providing jobs. It means contributing to the places where our people live and work, supporting opportunities for the next generation and playing a role in the wider community.

By providing local employment, creating opportunities to build skills and supporting community initiatives, Mowi can help people build their careers and lives in the communities they call home, helping those communities thrive for generations to come.