Atlantic Salmon farmed with precision, purity, and pride
Bakkafrost salmon are raised in the rugged, icy waters of the Faroe Islands—a place where steep cliffs meet the roaring North Atlantic and cold, clean currents provide the perfect conditions for strong, healthy fish. Here, salmon grow slowly, naturally, and sustainably. With complete vertical integration, Bakkafrost controls every step of the process, from feed to harvest, ensuring exceptional quality and environmental care. The result is Atlantic salmon with rich marbling, pure flavor, and a nutritional profile that rivals wild fish. Celebrated for its impeccable fat content and clean taste, Bakkafrost salmon reflects the precision, purity, and pride of its origin.
Deep fjords, volcanic rock, rich currents
Bakkafrost operates across the remote archipelago of the Faroe Islands, halfway between Iceland and Norway, where deep fjords carve into volcanic rock and the ocean surges with oxygen-rich current. These waters are cold year-round, naturally reducing the need for antibiotics and supporting slower, healthier growth rates in the salmon. The geographic isolation of the Faroe Islands—free from many of the pathogens found elsewhere—creates an ideal biosecure farming environment. Farming sites like Funningsfjørður are among the cleanest and most carefully managed aquaculture systems in the world, drawing on centuries of local maritime knowledge.
Founded by visionaries
Bakkafrost was founded by Faroese visionaries who saw an opportunity to honor their islands’ fishing heritage through responsible, modern aquaculture. Today, the company is still rooted in the local community, employing generations of Faroese families who have lived by and with the sea. Every fish raised here reflects the discipline and care of these farmers—people who know their fjords intimately and bring a deep respect for the ocean into their work. From hatchery to harvest, their hands shape a salmon that reflects their values: transparency, traceability, and trust in nature.
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Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Bakkafrost raises Salmo salar, the Atlantic salmon—renowned for its firm texture, mild flavor, and rich content of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA). This species is exceptionally well suited to the cold, fast-moving waters of the North Atlantic, where it builds muscle slowly and naturally, producing excellent marbling and fat distribution. Bakkafrost’s salmon is consistently praised by chefs for its versatility—grilled, raw, smoked, or roasted—and its elevated nutritional profile. With a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio of 1.4:1 and no detectable contaminants, it's one of the healthiest farmed salmon available today.
Lab tested to ensure it meet's the Seatopia Standard
What sets Bakkafrost apart is its full control over the feed supply chain. The company produces its own fishmeal and fish oil from certified sustainable fisheries—using off-cuts and low-value species not destined for human consumption. These are then processed at Bakkafrost’s own facility, where the fish oil undergoes purification to remove environmental pollutants like dioxins and PCBs, resulting in a feed that is exceptionally clean and nutrient-dense. This in-house production ensures a consistent, natural marine-based diet that mirrors the salmon’s wild nutritional profile. The result is a high Feed Conversion Ratio, enhanced sustainability, and salmon that are as close to wild as possible in both health and flavor.
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