This technology, known as Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), is the most sustainable, scalable and environmentally conscious form of aquaculture production available today.
Construction of the facility begun in May 2021, and when fully operational, it will produce about 9,000 tonnes of Hima Silver Trout, equivalent to 22,000,000 dinners per year.
From a fish farming perspective, trout is a robust and nutritious fish that grows quickly and thrives well in fresh water. Production time is estimated at 17 months from fry to an ideal average weight of around 4 kg. Hima is collaborating with Osland Havbruk AS for roe deliveries to the new facility.
Furthermore, Hima has entered into a partnership with Villa Seafood, which is responsible for the sale, distribution and processing of the Hima brand. The fish farm manager at Hima has 40 years of experience in farming salmon and trout, and significant RAS experience.
In Norwegian, hima describes a thin fog that shrouds everything – like a cloud touching the ground.
In the Rjukan valley in Telemark, this fine mist casts a veil over river and mountain alike. It is a cloak of intrigue, a protector of mystery; but one that will always slowly lift to reveal the natural beauty the lies beneath.
In the Rjukan valley in Telemark, this fine mist casts a veil over river and mountain alike. It is a cloak of intrigue, a protector of mystery; but one that will always slowly lift to reveal the natural beauty the lies beneath.