Traditional and international: Cured Norwegian fish across the globe
From the south of Europe, all the way to the Caribbean and to the African continent – Norwegian cured fish, known as clipfish, saltfish and stockfish, are well-loved products.
From the south of Europe, all the way to the Caribbean and to the African continent – Norwegian cured fish, known as clipfish, saltfish and stockfish, are well-loved products.
Skrei swims from the Barents Sea to the coast of Norway in January to April, but continues its journey after the catch, being served by chefs all across Europe.
What happens when you eat seafood for every meal for an entire month? Norwegian fisherman and former participant in the TV program “Kompani Lauritzen”, Julian Rassat (27), took on the challenge. The result can now be seen in an entertaining series about taste, health, and the joy of food.
With his warm humor and quick-witted personality, Julian Rassat from the Norwegian city Fredrikstad became
Norway exported a total of 2.8 million tonnes of seafood worth NOK 181.5 billion last year. This is a record in value and corresponds to 38 million meals every single day - all year round.
This is an increase of NOK 6.4 billion, or 4 per cent, compared with 2024.
“2025 was a demanding year for seafood, with lower quotas and catches at record prices for all our most important wild-caught spec
In November, the NSC and the Norwegian Embassy in France hosted a reception at the Ambassador’s residence in Paris to mark 40 years of salmon sushi.
This October, the kitchens of Le Cordon Bleu Paris were buzzing with creativity as recently graduated chefs transformed Norwegian saithe into tasty dishes.
A balanced diet is important when it comes to physical performance, and according to Erling Haaland, Norwegian seafood is a great choice for a nutritious football diet. This year, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is ramping up the Haaland partnership, showcasing his commitment to a healthy seafood diet.
Once again, the fresh annual monitoring report from the IMR for farmed fish shows no exceedance of the EU's limit values for illegal and undesirable substances. Tests from 2024 were done on samples from 888 farmed fish, with a collection of more than 30,000 test results confirming the seafood’s safety.
With 47% of consumers citing cost as a barrier to eating seafood, new research from the Norwegian Seafood Council shows growing interest in alternative whitefish species, showcasing opportunities for species such as saithe.
As International Sushi Day approaches, the Norwegian Seafood Council looks back on Project Japan – the initiative that introduced raw salmon from Norway to the global sushi menu.
Norwegian Seafood Council research has revealed that as many as 89% of consumers want more information about how their seafood is produced. This demand for transparency is paving the way for producers to harness innovative blockchain technology to build consumer trust and offer a clearer picture of the seafood supply chain.
The Norway – UK Seafood Summit 2025 showcased opportunities and future challenges. Overarching themes were global megatrends shaping seafood consumption.