Unique way of
SOURCINGUnique way of Sourcing – Utilizing the raw material
Today one of every four fish cought on earth is “reduced” into oil, meal and used for agriculture, animal husbandry, and, most recently, fish farming. Vesteraalens strategy is to utilize the entire fish. With a growing world population we strongly believe that what can be utilized for food purposes should go directly into food applications. The other ingredients from the skin to the liver will serve other markets. This is, in our opinion, the most ethical and environmentally direction forward.
The potential for producing valuable products from a cod is huge. The fish filet and the loin will serve as premium food served at the top restaurants in the world. The roe is rich in proteins and is used in caviar or served in tins in many markets in the world. The liver is known to be a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids. The skin of a cod is one of the best sources for marine collagen. The bones serve as a good source of minerals. The rest of the cod is a source for proteins and enzymes that have many different usage areas. It is our ultimate goal to utilize all ingredients in our own production facilities or in close cooperation with our partners, and offer high quality products to our customers.
Unique way of Sourcing – Localized in a unique Ecosystem
Every year in winter, between January and April, the coastal waters of Northern Norway are treated to a fascinating migration, when the Skrei (Gadus morhua), sets out from the Barents Sea to retrieve its spawning grounds along the close coast of Vesterålen and Lofoten. 60% of the Norwegian cod is harvested in the waters surrounding Vesteraalens production facilities
Unique way of Sourcing – Freshness is key
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