Skretting recently reported that has been working with Atlantic Sapphire on training AS employees on all aspects of full cycle salmon RAS production, that are critical to stable and consistent outcomes. As one of the world’s largest onshore aquaculture company, Atlantic Sapphire is already leading the way in the Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) space and are currently pursuing a target of reaching an average weight of 4 kilograms by 2025.
Reaching that target requires more than just cutting-edge infrastructure, it takes a highly skilled team. As everybody in the sector knows, RAS present a promising pathway for sustainable seafood production, offering a land-based solution that reduces environmental impact while enhancing operational control.
“We believe strong partnerships drive strong performance. Skretting has been an incredible partner in our journey, offering tailored training and valuable expertise to help us produce high-quality salmon that meet our evolving company goals. We’re grateful for their continued support and commitment to innovation and collaboration across our teams. That shared understanding is a game-changer when it comes to efficiency and consistent results,” said Valerie Leath, Head of HR & HSE at Atlantic Sapphire.
Resilient and Forward-Looking RAS Model
Skretting North America have partnered closely with Atlantic Sapphire to deliver specialized, hands-on training tailored to the unique demands of RAS, ensuring their people are equipped to drive performance and sustainability forward.
Reaching production excellence requires deep knowledge across multiple disciplines including water recirculation technology, fish biology, nutrition and more. Skretting’s ‘4K’ training is designed to address all these critical areas, ensuring that each component of the production cycle is optimized for efficiency and sustainability. “We’re proud to be part of that journey, helping to shape a more resilient and forward-looking RAS model, one that can scale and succeed for years to come,” they say.
Atlantic Sapphire has been operating its innovation center in Denmark since 2011 with a strong focus on R&D and innovation to equip the company with technology and procedures to commercially scale up sustainable production in end markets. At the present, Atlantic Sapphire produces ocean-safe, sustainable seafood at their Bluehouse in Homestead, Florida.
New Position
More recently, Skretting announced the appointment of Jorge Diaz as their Sustainability & Communications Director. Diaz joined Skretting Chile as Communications Manager in 2015, before moving to Norway in 2018. His last-held position was Sustainability Director for Skretting. In his new role, he will be part of the global Skretting Leadership Team.
This reflects a new strategic direction that places emphasis on ensuring that Skretting’s sustainability goals will be fully aligned with customer needs and business priorities, and that they will be achieved through structured and effective communications to all stakeholders. According to them, this new role will allow us to respond to market developments faster, drive key initiatives that are aligned across our business, and communicate on our sustainability progress in one clear, strong voice.
“In today’s fast-changing landscape, increased collaboration and long-term thinking are more important than ever to deliver on our sustainability ambitions. I look forward to uniting the sustainability and communications functions across Skretting, and to strengthening our engagement with customers and other stakeholders to co-create change without compromising on our social and environmental responsibilities,” says Jorge.
News from Norway
On the other hand, Mads Martinsen has been appointed General Manager of Skretting Norway, following Håvard Walde’s move to become Skretting’s new Managing Director for salmon operations in Australia, Chile, North America and Norway. “We’ve gained a capable leader who knows the company well and has a strong commitment to aquaculture,” Walde said.
Martinsen commented: “I’ve practically grown up on the edge of a fish pen, and I’m filled with both joy and a sense of awe at being given the opportunity to help drive the development of the feed side in Norwegian aquaculture. We have some fantastic opportunities to produce even more of the best and most sustainable food the world demands, so this is something I’m truly passionate about.”
For the past seven years, Martinsen has been Director of Product Development and Sustainability at Skretting Norway. He joined Skretting as a newly graduated fisheries candidate from the University of Tromsø in 2011 and quickly became head of the research station at Lerang before taking on responsibility for grower feeds in Norway in 2016.
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