The production of seafood worldwide is expected to, according to
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) increase by 50% through aquaculture by 2030. How are we going to succeed with these ambitions when there is a shortage of the most important input factor; feed?
What role does aquaculture play as an actor in the renewal of food systems and a contributor to the "green shift" on a global level?
Elise Sæle Dahle is an experienced designer holding a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design from Falmouth University and an Executive MBA in Strategy and Management from the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). With 19 years of experience at Haltenbanken in Bergen, she has spearheaded strategic projects for international corporations, public institutions, and SMBs. Currently, Dahle serves as a project developer in several organizations, including Land Meets Ocean, NCE Seafood Innovation, and NCE Blue Legasea.
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Sagebakken has been the State Secretary for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries since November. He has previously worked in Lindesnes and Mandal municipalities, including roles as principal, deputy mayor, and mayor. He holds a master's degree in school management from BI Norwegian Business School.
With 37 years of experience in the aquaculture and feed industries, Einar Wathne utilizes his expertise to contribute to business development, strategy, innovation, and sustainable practices within the sector. He holds an MBA from BI, earned in 2001. Subsequently, he pursued a doctorate in aquaculture and a master's degree in animal nutrition from NMBU. Einar's extensive career includes leadership positions in companies such as Cargill and EWOS, where he served as CEO and COO.
Currently, Einar holds multiple roles, including Industry Expert at Kverva AS, Associate Professor at NMBU, and investor/advisor at Norsk Bioakva/Bioakva Consult. He also serves as Chairman of Nutrimar Holding AS and the NCE Seafood Innovation Cluster, among others.
Christina Abildgaard is the Acting Area Director for Sustainable Community Development at the Research Council of Norway. She brings experience from work in government departments, research, and industry, and has participated in several national and international committees and boards on marine research and research policy, such as the JPI Oceans Management Board and the steering committee for "The Ocean Economy in 2030".
Abildgaard holds a Ph.D. in biotechnology from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU).
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In this section, we will delve deeper into the world of feed technology with a focus on necessary time, risk assessments, and the balance between costs and benefits. We will also take a closer look at dimensioning, as well as explore the role of available energy sources and infrastructure in supporting such a scale. Additionally, we will examine potential incentives and business models that can contribute to sustainable growth in the industry.
Over the past 37 years, Viggo Halseth has worked as the CEO and Global R&D Director for Skretting Norway. He has also served as the CIO for Nutreco. Currently, Viggo holds several board positions in aquaculture-related companies.
Halseth studied animal husbandry at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
Louise has been working in the aquaculture industry for over two decades, for much of this time with EWOS and Cargill in the salmon feed industry globally. Louise’s experience includes positions in Research & Development, Product Innovation and Corporate Sustainability Reporting in Scotland, Chile and Norway. Louise joined dsm-firmenich in 2019, and is part of the dsm-firmenich Aqua team today; delivering science-based solutions that support nutrition and health and further drive sustainable aquaculture.
Today, Louise has a focus on Global Key Account Management, Smart Protein (a single cell protein) and a sustainability service called SustellTM which measures the full LCA of animal production.
Louise has a PhD from the University of Hull, UK on the nitrogen metabolism of the African catfish.
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Ingeborg Kahlbom Wathne serves as VP of Industry Development at Statkraft, leading the department that develops green industrial areas with renewable energy. With previous experience as a management consultant, she has worked on complex improvement projects in various industries.
Ingeborg holds a master's degree in economics and administration from Copenhagen Business School, as well as a bachelor's degree from BI Norwegian Business School.
Arild Johannessen is the Chief Technology Officer at Gas2Feed AS.
He brings solid experience in technology and industrial development, having previously worked as Managing Director at Biosentrum AS and VP Fermentation at Calysta UK Ltd. He has also served as Managing Director at BioProtein Technologies SA, leading the development of a production process for commercial production of high-quality single-cell protein based on natural gas.
Johannessen holds a Ph.D. in biotechnology from the University of Bergen (UiB).
Bård Misund is a professor at the University of Stavanger and has a 20% position at the Norwegian Veterinary Institute. He is both an aquaculture biologist and an economist, and holds a M.Sc. in aquaculture, a MSc. in finance and a PhD in industrial economics. He has worked in both seafood and petroleum industries.
He teaches courses in sustainable finance and sustainability reporting, and currently works on research projects on sustainable aquaculture, alternative production technology and fish welfare economics.
Sigbjørn Landazuri Tveteraas is a professor of industrial economics at the University of Stavanger. He has worked at various universities since 2005. Tveteraas holds a PhD in economics from the Norwegian School of Economics.
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- Can Norway assume leadership in establishing a new sustainable protein value chain? - How can we achieve this? - What are the critical challenges?
Joakim Hauge leads the Bio Program at the Bellona Foundation, with extensive experience in sustainability and green value creation. He also heads the collaborative platform "Råvareløftet," where numerous feed producers have joined forces to accelerate the development of new and more sustainable feed ingredients for the Norwegian salmon industry.
He has been awarded the Global Green Future Leadership Award and holds a degree in biology from the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at the University of Oslo. For nine years, he served as the CEO of The Sahara Forest Project, realizing innovative environmental technology facilities in Qatar and Jordan.
Hauge has a master degree in biology from the University of Oslo.
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In the quest for sustainable solutions in the future of the food industry, we need to think outside the box. Have we missed valuable potential in raw materials that are currently underutilized for various reasons? Can we change attitudes and regulations to embrace the use of these raw materials, fostering a more circular and sustainable food production?
Ola Hedstein brings over 35 years of experience in the Norwegian food industry, rooted in a farm in Skatval, outside Trondheim. He holds a master's degree in animal science from NMBU and spent 17 years at Gilde focusing on food safety, quality assurance, and as director of food policy. He also served as special advisor for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and led the Norwegian Agricultural Cooperatives.
Following his role as CEO of the Norwegian Agricultural Cooperatives, Hedstein co-founded Rethink Food with Siv Heimdal.
Edgar Skjervold has led Nutrimar as CEO since January 2022 and has previously held leadership roles at Autronica Fire and Security AS for a period of 9 years, including CEO and CFO positions.
He holds a degree in business economics from BI Norwegian Business School. In addition to his current role, Skjervold also serves as a board member of the Trondheim Region Business Association (NiT).
Ingrid Dynna is the founder and CEO of Norwegian Mycelium (NoMy). After 15 years at Google and YouTube in marketing, sales, and strategy roles, she ventured into entrepreneurship.
With a master's degree in European Business from EDHEC Business School, Ingrid is passionate about technology that addresses societal challenges.
An exciting example of innovative raw material usage can be found at Nomy, a Norwegian company that employs mushroom-based fermentation to transform surplus materials from the food industry into valuable ingredients. By leveraging the unique properties of mushrooms, they can turn by-products into nutritious and flavorful products.
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A brief recap: What insights have we gained today? Considerations: Who has a job to do moving forward?
Joakim Hauge leads the Bio Program at the Bellona Foundation, with extensive experience in sustainability and green value creation. He also heads the collaborative platform "Råvareløftet," where numerous feed producers have joined forces to accelerate the development of new and more sustainable feed ingredients for the Norwegian salmon industry.
He has been awarded the Global Green Future Leadership Award and holds a degree in biology from the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at the University of Oslo. For nine years, he served as the CEO of The Sahara Forest Project, realizing innovative environmental technology facilities in Qatar and Jordan.
Hauge has a master degree in biology from the University of Oslo.
Erlend Sødal brings over 30 years of experience in the seafood and aquaculture sectors. He currently serves as chairman of the board for several leading companies, including Hardanger Seafood, Aquanext and Planktonic. His previous roles include COO Sea Based and COO Nordic at AKVA group ASA, as well as Managing Director for Skretting in Norway, the UK, and Australia.
He has a robust academic background, holding a Master's degree in Technology Management from NTNU and a Master's degree in Industrial Economics.
With 37 years of experience in the aquaculture and feed industries, Einar Wathne utilizes his expertise to contribute to business development, strategy, innovation, and sustainable practices within the sector. He holds an MBA from BI, earned in 2001. Subsequently, he pursued a doctorate in aquaculture and a master's degree in animal nutrition from NMBU. Einar's extensive career includes leadership positions in companies such as Cargill and EWOS, where he served as CEO and COO.
Currently, Einar holds multiple roles, including Industry Expert at Kverva AS, Associate Professor at NMBU, and investor/advisor at Norsk Bioakva/Bioakva Consult. He also serves as Chairman of Nutrimar Holding AS and the NCE Seafood Innovation Cluster, among others.
Kari Holmefjord Vervik is the Regional Director of Innovation Norway Rogaland. She has worked with business research at NHH, in Hordaland County Council, and as the leader of one of the first cluster programs in the marine sector, Marine VEST.
Værholm holds a Cand. polit degree in Geography from the University of Bergen (UiB) and a degree in Economics from the University of Stavanger (UiS).
The program is developed by a conference committee consisting of:
Leif Kjetil Skjæveland, Sustainability Manager, Skretting
May-Helen Holme, Director of Innovation for Salmon, Skretting
Kjartan Mæstad, Communications Manager, Cargill
Joakim Hauge, Team Leader Bioeconomy, Bellona
Christine Lyngsgård Larsen, Head of Procurement and Sustainability, Salmon Group
Erlend Sødal, Chairman of the Board, AquaNext
