She has played a key role as Group Chief Accountant at Optimar since 2021. In other words, she brings valuable experience and engagement into her new leadership role. As CFO, she will further develop the company’s financial strategy to strengthen Optimar’s position.

Shrimp farming is facing increasing pressure as consumers and markets demand more ethical and sustainable practices. Meeting these high welfare standards while maintaining product quality is a challenge for shrimp farmers worldwide. At Optimar, we are proud to support initiatives that address these challenges with innovative solutions like the Optimar Electric Stunner, and together with leading partners.

Visit our stand 2MB12 at Conxemar, and see the Optimar Electric Stunner live - the most effective and humane way to stun all aquatic species. We will also be presenting other innovative and sustainable solutions for your factory, both onboard and onshore.

The project is an innovation competition under the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries’ FangstID project. It challenges the industry to develop solutions for automatic catch registration and reporting on board the fishing vessels, as close to the fishing operation as possible. The project was launched in November 2022, and Optimar was announced as one of three companies advancing to the final phase.

The Optimar Electric Stunner ensures the welfare of fish and crustaceans throughout the slaughtering process. Our commitment to humane handling is tied to our dedication to producing a final product of high quality. By prioritizing the welfare of each animal, we embrace our ethical responsibility and support our customers in their daily work of farming and fishing.

The most effective and humane way to sedate shrimps is by using the Optimar Electric Stunner. This method will also improve the product quality as well as human safety, and obtain greater efficiency and reduction in labour in the harvest process. The stunner will be showcased at our stand at the Global Shrimp Forum - will we see you there?

In a significant milestone for the fishing industry, Optimar has successfully delivered and installed a state-of-the-art factory on board the freezing trawler "Berlin" for Deutsche Fischfang-Union (DFFU). The advanced factory is now fully operational, allowing the vessel to fish efficiently while ensuring 100% utilization of their catch.

Are you ready to transform your seafood business? Join us at Nor-Fishing, the industry's premier event, where we will showcase our cutting-edge solutions designed to enhance both the welfare of marine life and the efficiency of your operations.

As the world’s population grows, feeding everyone sustainably is becoming increasingly challenging. A dietary shift is necessary, with a greater emphasis on ocean-derived proteins. Technology plays a key role in this transition, and Optimar is at the forefront, delivering state-of-the-art equipment and solutions for sustainable, efficient and secure seafood production.

The signing of this exclusive agreement with OctoAqua strengthens their commitment to the Turkish aquaculture market.

At Optimar, our commitment extends far beyond providing cutting-edge fish handling solutions and processing equipment. As part of the seafood business, we harvest large resources from the ocean and often see the effects of environmental pollution firsthand. We take our role as environmental stewards seriously.

With tailored systems from Optimar, the slaughter capacity at the facility will increase from 40,000 tons per year to an impressive 120,000 tons per year. This represents a significant boost and reflects the increasing demand for quality products in the seafood market.

Are you in the fishing industry, either with wild catch, farming of fish or crustaceans? Then you know that there are clear expectations from customers, the environment, and the market - to handle and slaughter both fish and crustaceans in the most humane way possible. Team Optimar can support you with our expertise of fish handling with care.

In the industry of fish processing facilities, seamless integration is the key to success. At Optimar, we specialize in bridging the gap between subsystems to create a cohesive and efficient operation. Let’s delve into what Optimar System Integrator is and how it can revolutionize your processing facility.

As of February 26, 2024, the Icelandic investor Kaldbakur has acquired Optimar International AS after negotiations with the company's former shareholders, the German investment firm Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH, as well as Optimar AS management and employees. This acquisition marks a strategic move that will see Optimar continue to serve its global customers as an independent entity under Kaldbakur's portfolio.

In the world of fisheries, where every minute counts and every operation is critical, having a reliable partner by your side can make all the difference. At Optimar, we are always ready to help, 24/7. No matter how big or small your problem or need is, we are here to solve it for you.

In the ever-changing seascape of the fishing industry, Optimar stands at the forefront, steering towards a sustainable future. Recently showcased at Ombordfryst 2024, our Onboard segment takes center stage in addressing the challenges of decreasing fishing quotas and the pressing need for climate action.

In this season for reflection, our belief in the power of collective impact has never been stronger. On March 28th this year, Marks & Spencer and Optimar joined forces and Optimar hosted the very first Animal Welfare Week in our hometown Ålesund. Customers, partners, and research institutions from the global fishing industry came together to share insights and expertise on animal welfare. In Optimar we strive to make a difference through innovative solutions enabling more humane slaughter methods

Optimar announces Lene Christin Bratseth as Vice President for Sustainability and Business Development. She brings extensive experience from the fisheries and seafood industry, as well as economics and finance.

In the middle of the 90s, Optimar delivered the first edition of Olav E. Fiskerstrand’s pelagic factory. The company produces pelagic and whitefish of high quality on the West Coast of Norway and has done so for more than 100 years.