Scandinavian Business Awards 2026 Fish & Seafood Trading Company of the Year 2026 – Norway Anchored to the cornerstones of sustainability, quality, and trust, Sealaks (with laks being the Norwegian name for Atlantic salmon) is one of Norway’s leading suppliers and exporters of fresh Atlantic salmon and other seafood items. From its base in Oslo, the company is looking to change the way that premium Atlantic salmon reaches the global market, a mission that sees the team here take the aquaculture heritage of Norway and combine it with an agile model for international trade. This makes Sealaks a bridge between Scandinavian seafood and global markets, a unique position it is more than happy to occupy. Sealaks works with a variety of importers, distributors, and food service operators across Europe, Asia, and North America, and central to the success it enjoys across these customer relationships is the quality of its seafood. For example, the Atlantic salmon it specialises in is available either fresh or frozen, with the former ranging from 2-12kg HOG (head-on gutted) SUP (superior) and the latter seeing sizes of 4-8kg often preferred, as this allows the freezing process to be done singularly and not in bulk. Fresh salmon prices shift weekly based on supply and demand, and the fish is exported by air, chilled on ice to guarantee its freshness. Those looking to purchase fresh Atlantic salmon from Sealaks should keep in mind that it has a minimum order requirement of 27 boxes (which is equivalent to approximately 600kg), as this is the first size at which it is able to ensure that everyone along the supply chain is getting the best value for the work they are putting in to get this tasty fish delivered straight to a customer’s door. As for frozen salmon, Sealaks is able to make sure that freshness is not compromised during the freezing process by carrying out super freezing. This sees the fish frozen to a temperature of -60 degrees Celsius, keeping levels of quality high as the freezing is done very quickly, ensuring that the ice crystals which naturally form during the process (and can affect both flavour and texture when the fish is thawed) are kept to a minimum. Once it has been frozen, the salmon will keep for more than two years. The pristine waters of Norway are home to a variety of fish species that are enjoyed across Europe and much further afield, including Atlantic salmon, cod, haddock, and mackerel. Sealaks AS is a private company specialising in aquaculture and the international trading of fish and seafood from this region, especially Atlantic salmon. Sourcing its fish from the best farms within these waters, the company uses state-of-theart technology and sustainable practices to guarantee quality. Below, we take a closer look at Norway’s leading supplier for fresh and frozen seafood. With this process guaranteeing longevity without sacrificing quality, it is unsurprising that Sealaks has a much bigger minimum order, this being a 20-foot container that holds around 18 tonnes of frozen salmon. Super freezing also incurs an additional cost, and the company’s frozen salmon usually costs around 5 NOK more than the fresh per kg. However, when the standard of the fish is this high even two years or more after it has been delivered, it is certainly worth it for those looking to stagger when the fish is used. Despite salmon being the primary speciality of Sealaks, seen through everything from the company’s name to its mission of redefining how its premium Atlantic salmon reaches global markets, it is really only one half of the story when it comes to its products. The other half centres around cod (torsk in Nordic), which Norway’s coastal waters are rich in. Sealaks sources its cod from the Barents Sea, which is one of the world’s most cod-rich areas during the November through April catching season. Again, fresh and frozen options are available, with the minimum quantity for both aligning with figures discussed above for Atlantic salmon. Fresh cod is delivered without the head and is also exported on ice and by air. Frozen cod is frozen as a singular piece when it is 4kg and above, and the options here involve super freezing as well as regular freezing (-18 degrees Celsius). The same commitment to quality that defines Sealaks’ work with Atlantic salmon continues here, with only the finest cuts delivered to its customers. Finally, rounding out this product line is king crab, mackerel, herring, halibut, and smoked salmon, all of which the company offers to its customers. This side of its operation is slightly more niche, with customers asked to contact Sealaks directly for inquiries into any of these items, which a team member will help with. Shifting gears slightly to talk more about the values underpinning this operation, a common theme across its farming and exporting is sustainability. The team adhere to strict guidelines to minimise the impact they have on the environment, from waste Contact: Kristian Moses Pederson Company: Sealaks AS Web Address: https://www.sealaks.com/
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