SalMar says Russian-linked feed ingredients to be phased out as Norway tightens trade measures.
SalMar said feed used in its salmon production may contain ingredients sourced from Russia through third-party feed supplier Skretting, but these inputs are expected to be phased out during the second quarter of 2026, according to reporting by E24.
The matter relates to fish feed raw materials such as rapeseed oil and soy protein concentrate, products that remain outside current sanctions regimes and are legal to import.
SalMar strategy director Runar Sivertsen told E24 that once Skretting completes its planned phase-out, SalMar would no longer receive feed that may contain Russian-origin raw materials.
SalMar also said it has no direct trade or commercial activity with Russia and expects all suppliers to comply with applicable sanctions regulations.
The comments came as E24 reported that Norwegian imports of fish feed and fish feed raw materials from Russia rose more than 70 percent last year, citing figures from Statistics Norway, even as wider bilateral trade remained sharply reduced since the invasion of Ukraine.
Skretting has separately said it is phasing out all use of raw materials from Russia and Belarus while alternative suppliers are secured.
Other major feed producers have already exited Russian sourcing, according to E24. BioMar Group said it ended such purchases shortly after the outbreak of war, while Cargill said imports had been fully discontinued by the end of 2023.
Norway is now preparing higher tariffs on selected Russian and Belarusian agricultural-related goods, in line with measures introduced by the European Union. Implementation is targeted for spring 2026, according to E24.