Tromso, Norway
Nofima
Norwegian national research institute across Tromsø, Stavanger and Ås with aquaculture and food research.
Nofima is a publicly owned food research institute based in Tromsø, Norway, with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries as its principal shareholder. The institute employs 374 staff members from 36 countries, of whom 173 hold doctorates. In 2025, Nofima managed 500 different research projects with a turnover of 711 million Norwegian kroner and served customers in 34 countries.
The institute conducts applied research and development for the aquaculture industry, fishing sector, and food manufacturing. It operates laboratories and experimental facilities supporting research across multiple areas. Nofima also offers courses, webinars, and training programs for food producers and industry professionals, covering topics such as smoking methods for meat and fish, juice pasteurization, and wine production from raw materials.
Nofima publishes research findings, scientific publications, and maintains networks and programs supporting the food industry. The institute participates in EU research projects and industry clusters, functioning as both a research provider and knowledge dissemination center for sustainable food production across Europe and beyond.
Capabilities
- Meat & seafood
- Fish processing
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