Marine Harvest

Marine Harvest is a global seafood company specializing in farmed salmon and seafood processing. The company, headquartered in Bergen, Norway, is one of the largest seafood companies in the world and the largest producer of farmed salmon.

History

Marine Harvest was established in 1965 as a subsidiary of Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company. The company initially focused on the farming of salmon and trout in Scotland. In 2006, Marine Harvest became an independent company after being sold by Unilever.

Operations

Marine Harvest operates in over 25 countries worldwide. The company's operations include fish farming, processing, packaging, and distribution. Marine Harvest's main product is farmed salmon, but the company also processes a variety of other seafood products.

Sustainability

Marine Harvest is committed to sustainable farming practices. The company has implemented a number of measures to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of recyclable packaging and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Criticism

Despite its commitment to sustainability, Marine Harvest has faced criticism for its farming practices. Critics argue that the company's use of antibiotics in fish farming contributes to the problem of antibiotic resistance.

See also

• Aquaculture
• Sustainable seafood