We do not use Russian feed, says Grieg Seafood
Grieg Seafood has come out with a statement saying that it does not use Russian produced feed in its operations.
A number of Norwegian aquaculture related businesses have been accused of using Russian raw materials like soya and rapeseed oil for their feed, following reports from news sites Nettavisen and E24.
This week it was reported that Norwegian grocery chain Rema 1000 had stopped selling salmon feed with Russian-sourced feed.
Norway, like most western countries, has a near total trade ban with Moscow over its invasion of the Ukraine in 2022. In Norway’s case the perceived threat from Putin’s Russia, which has a border with Norway in the Arctic, is seen as more than theoretical.
Grieg said that it took a clear position against the use of Russian feed ingredients following the invasion four years ago.
The statement said categorically that Grieg does not purchase raw materials of Russian origin and continues to uphold this policy, initiated in the third quarter of 2022. The exclusion also applies to feed ingredients from Russia’s ally, Belarus.
Grieg’s CEO, Nina Willumsen Grieg, said: “There is still an ongoing conflict in Europe and we have made a clear and conscious choice. We do not purchase feed ingredients of Russian origin. For us, this is about responsibility, values and trust.”
The statement continued: “Feed is a critical component of responsible aquaculture. Grieg Seafood purchase from our suppliers with strict requirements that the raw materials used in the feed must be sourced outside Russia and Belarus.
“Grieg Seafood emphasises that decisions on sourcing are closely linked to its broader commitment to responsible operations and its role as a long-term contributor to local communities.
“The issue has gained renewed attention after a seafood producer halted the purchase of salmon linked to Russian feed ingredients, underlining both the reputational and ethical dimensions of sourcing choices in the industry.”
Grieg said it would continue to monitor developments and ensure that its sourcing practices reflect both regulatory requirements and the company’s own standards for responsible business conduct.
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