Campbell River, located at the mid-point of the east coast of Vancouver Island, is home to Mowi Canada West’s main office. Known as "The Salmon Capital of the World", Campbell River is home to many resource industries including tourism, mining and forestry.
Port Hardy and Port McNeill, at the northern tip of Vancouver Island, are home to about 200 Mowi employees.
Klemtu, on the mainland central coast, is home to the Kitasoo/Xai'xais people and Kitasoo Seafoods. This joint venture between the Kitasoo and Mowi has helped make fish farming a part of the community.
Mowi globally produces one-fifth of the world’s farm-raised salmon at facilities in Norway, Scotland, Canada, Chile, Ireland and the Faroe Islands. Globally, we employ over 12 000 people. Mowi is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE) and its shares also trade on the US OTC market. Mowi ASA is one of the largest seafood companies in the world, and the world’s largest producer of Atlantic salmon.
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.
The adventure of Mowi begins
First stocking of salmon smolt in seawater. Hydro buys 50 % of Mowi.
Mowi becomes a recognized brand.
Several M&As and Norsk Hydro takes 100 % ownership of Mowi.
The Marine Harvest group is established from three independent companies (Pan Fish, Marine Harvest, Fjord Seafood).
Mowi establishes its own feed division, strengthening a fully integrated value chain.
Morpol becomes part of Marine Harvest Group.
Marine Harvest aquires Gray Aqua Group and Northern Harvest, and establish Mowi Canada East.
Marine Harvest once again becomes Mowi.
MOWI brand launch
Judy Andrews and John Robichaud have worked at the Port Hardy Processing Plant for Mowi Canada West for over half a century, combined. Yes, 25 years each of service, and that’s a milestone to celebrate, along with their co-workers, both of whom they call “family.” Judy started as a processor before becoming a supervisor. Her
When Casey, Darrell and Jerry Block and Brandon Barton say that employees at Mowi Canada West are like family, they aren’t kidding. Working for the company is a true family affair for the Block brothers and cousin Brandon Barton. Darrell has been with Mowi for five months, Casey for three years, Jerry for seven years
Mowi Canada West has just completed implementing a new Inspection Module for DATS (Digital Access Tracking System), the latest addition to the company’s Health & Safety training system. Health and Safety Advisor Dan Pattison notes the project is part of an initiative to streamline Mowi’s safety reporting process, enhance the ability to track and complete