Iceland salmon farmer wins ASC certificates for two more sites

The ASC certification for Kaldvik’s Hovdehusabotn and Fagerøya farm sites means that all of the company’s facilities are now certified, marking an important milestone for both the company and the region.

 

With ASC certification in place for the facilities, Kaldvik – formerly known as Ice Fish Farm – says  it is now fully certified to the world’s strictest requirements for sustainable farming.

 

Sandra Eidsdatter, Quality Manager at Kaldvik, said ASC certification is an important step for responsible aquaculture: “Achieving ASC certification at these facilities shows that we take sustainability seriously – not just in words, but in practice. Sustainability is about action, not just words.”

 

The ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) covers everything from environmental concerns and fish health to working conditions and traceability. Among other things, it requires that the sites have minimal impact on surrounding nature and wildlife, and that operations are conducted in close dialogue with local communities and employees.

 

“This is not just about the environment – it is also about operating fairly, responsibly and openly. The certification is proof that we have good systems and solid implementation capabilities at all levels,” said Eidsdatter.

 

The certification also has a direct impact on the market. Kaldvik currently exports to Europe, Asia and North America, where more and more customers are demanding products with documented sustainability. For the company, this means both a strengthened reputation and increased competitiveness.

 

But Kaldvik says it does not see this as an end point – rather a starting point for the next phase.

 

“We will continue to invest in technology, environmental monitoring and collaboration with local communities. It is not enough to be good once – we have to prove it every day,” Eidsdatter said.