Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Objectives in the Norwegian Seafood industryNorwegian Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affaires
Mr Svein Ludvigsen
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future
Great potential
• Norwegian waters – one of the most productive sea areas in the world
• Wide range of excellent seafood
• Large and wild fish stocks
• Excellent opportunities for aquaculture
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future
SALMA – fresh cured salmon A new and innovative way of eating healthy fish
” SALMA gave meinspiration to create
new dishes”
Charles TjessemBocuse d’Or 2003
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future
Sustainable management
• Essential to safeguard future in the fishing industry
• Promote key principles of resource management
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future
Norway as a seafood nation
• Abundant fish resources– 3,3 millions tonnes a
year
• 90 % export– to more than 150
markets
• More one third from aquaculture industry
• Norway is a major supplier of high quality seafood
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future
Norway - Singapore
• Free trade agreement between EFTA and Singapore entered into force January 2003
• Singapore is an important marked for Norwegian seafood, especially salmon
• Seafood export from Norway to Singapore in 2003 – more than 14 million US dollars
• Potential for increased trade between Norway and Singapore
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future
New market demands and Food safety
• Reliable exporter of high quality and safe seafood\
• The power of the consumer is growing
• Seafood from Norway ensures food safety and sustainable management
• Washington 2006 – Conference to further
advance public knowledge and understanding of the role seafood plays in human health.
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future
Norwegian seafood
• Is an excellent source for healthy nutrients
• Gives a more balanced diet
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Riches of the Sea – Norway`s Future
High quality seafood products made to comply
with the consumers taste and needs