Aqua Nor draws strong international representation
The aquaculture sector’s biggest trade show, Aqua Nor, opens tomorrow in Trondheim, Norway and it will feature strong representation from other nations as well as Norwegian businesses.
Aqua Nor 2025 is taking place over 19-21 August at the Trondheim Spektrum.
After a successful show in 2023, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will be once again hosting a Scottish Pavilion, in association with the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC).
The Pavilion will feature nearly 20 Scottish-based companies and organisations, including Fish Farmer. It will also host a programme of events, including company presentations throughout the show, a panel discussion on innovation in aquaculture and an event with the Young Aquaculture Society and their counterparts from Noray and elsewhere.
Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands in the Scottish Government is also expected to make an appearance at the Pavilion.
Several Scottish businesses, or those operating in Scotland, will have their own stands at Aqua Nor, including (to name just a few) Gael Force, Aqua Pharma, Ocean Farm Services, GroAqua and DNV/Ocean Ecology/Tritonia Scientific.
Elaine Jamieson, Head of Life Sciences and the Blue Economy at HIE, said: “We are building on our momentum from 2023, ensuring that Scotland’s ambitious supply chain stands out and that collectively we demonstrate our commitment to engaging globally, making personal connections and building trusted long-term relationships.”
The Scottish Pavilion, including the Fish Farmer stand, can be found at D-337, at Pavilion Hall D2.
New Zealand comes to Trondheim
New Zealand is sending a strong delegation almost 11,000 miles to Aqua Nor. Fish farming in the southern hemisphere country is growing and the new Zealand government this year announced plans to accelerate that expansion, partnering with the industry and Māori councils.
The country’s trade and investment promotion agencies, New Zealand Trade & Enterprise (NZTE) and Invest New Zealand (InvestNZ) will attend Aqua Nor as an exhibitor — boasting 12 companies under their umbrella.
Both Invest NZ and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise said they are looking forward to attending as a major exhibitor with a significant physical presence for the first time.
“Our government’s support for aquaculture has increased, making it an opportune time to showcase New Zealand’s capabilities and opportunities at the industry’s largest meeting place,” said Nicola Hattersley-Marshall, Head of Aquaculture Investment, Invest NZ.
“Several Iwi (Māori social units) said they are aspiring to develop their marine spaces and are looking to farm various species such as salmon, greenshell mussels and kingfish.”
For the last 40 to 50 years, mussels and salmon have been the main farmed species. New Zealand has streamlined aquaculture development by extending marine farm consents up to 20 years and introducing the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024, which enables quicker consenting for nationally significant projects—unlocking investment and accelerating industry growth.
Together with the broad range of companies, the team is excited to showcase how New Zealand offers unique investment opportunities.
Hattersley-Marshall concluded: “The time for doing business in New Zealand has never been better, with low risk, supporting government, no lice issues, and strong biosecurity and food safety requirements. We look forward to meeting potential partners at Aqua Nor and sharing our experiences.”
Denmark fields a strong presence
Jacob Jensen, the Danish Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, will attend Aqua Nor 2025 in Trondheim to open the Pavilion of Denmark.
Representing 45 Danish companies, the Pavilion covers the entire value chain – from turnkey systems, feed, pumps and filtration to advanced processing equipment. The participation underscores Denmark’s strong position in providing sustainable, efficient and high-quality solutions to the global aquaculture industry.
Jensen said: "The Danish aquaculture industry is known for its innovation and its ability to deliver sustainable solutions to a growing global demand for fish. Also in the years ahead, aquaculture will remain essential, as it contributes to not only global food security, but also more resilient food systems. That is why the Danish Government is determined to strengthen the sector. Through the New Danish Fisheries Agreement and our aquaculture strategy, we are improving framework conditions and boosting development and innovation in close dialogue with the industry to make sure Denmark remains a front runner in sustainable aquaculture.”
The Pavilion of Denmark is organized by the Danish Export Association.
Martin Winkel Lilleøre, Head of Fish Tech at the Association, said: "The presence of the Minister at Aqua Nor sends an important signal. When industry and government stand together, we can strengthen Danish exports, open new markets, and ensure that our sustainable technologies gain the visibility they deserve on the world stage.”
The opening of the Pavilion of Denmark at Aqua Nor 2025 will take place 19 August at 10:00 in Hall D, Stand 363 (D-363).
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