Innovation and Cooperation for a Sustainable Future

The seafood industry relies on our oceans and marine ecosystems. The climate crisis has already led to changes that will require collective action to secure the planet for future generations. Transitioning both energy and food systems to more sustainable alternatives is crucial, since both are major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.

The seafood industry can help achieve the targets set by the Paris Agreement and realise other environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Innovating for Sustainable Seafood Production

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. Innovation is central to our business model, and we aim to lead the way with the world’s best processing solutions.

Cooperation to Reach Our Goals

Optimar's mission is to create value for our customers by optimizing animal health and welfare, human working conditions, raw material utilization and energy consumption, and reducing carbon emissions. Consumer awareness of these considerations is changing our industry.

We collaborate closely with customers, public authorities and research institutes to find the best designs and solutions, sharing knowledge and experience for the benefit of the seafood industry.

A few Key Highlights from 2023

• Focus on animal welfare continued, supported by animal welfare organizations. Our electrical stunner was introduced to new customers in emerging markets.

• OptiFlush was released as a product for integration with various delousing technologies.

• We released an automated fillet packing solution for the onboard market, with delivery expected in the second half of 2024.

• In partnership with the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, Optimar is participating in the CatchID project, which is developing a platform for sustainable fishing and reporting.

Sustainability is no longer a project; it is integral to our business. Our goal is to reduce our adverse impact, enhance our positive impact, and explore opportunities to preserve the climate and environment. With new ownership in early 2024 and extensive experience in the seafood industry, we are ready to continue our sustainability journey.

Optimar Sustainability Report for 2023

In our Sustainability Report for 2023 you can read how we are working as an organization to manage all our resources in a way that creates value not only today, but for the generations to come.