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title: About AquaCloud
description: AquaCloud is a leading player in data sharing and analysis within the Norwegian aquaculture industry. We facilitate collaboration between fish farmers to promote knowledge and insights based on shared and standardised data.
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# This Is AquaCloud
AquaCloud is a big data project anchored in the aquaculture industry's need to solve common challenges.
AquaClouds vision is to make fish farmers better, together, driving sustainable growth through data sharing and value derived from data.
[Learn More About AquaCloud](https://aquacloud.ai/about#history)
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## About AquaCloud
AquaCloud is the leading platform for data sharing in the Norwegian aquaculture industry.
[Read More](https://aquacloud.ai/about#history)
## Data Partners
32 data-sharing partners, salmon and trout farmers, across Norway's coastline.
[Read More](https://aquacloud.ai/about#data-sharing-partners)
## Organisation
We have a small team supported by a great board, steering commitee and different focus groups.
[Read More](https://aquacloud.ai/about#team)
## Our History
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Data Sharing.
Established in 2017, AquaCloud began as a big data project rooted in the aquaculture industry’s need to address shared challenges and promote sustainable growth.
Initially, AquaCloud operated as a project under The Seafood Innovation Cluster, bringing together several member companies within the cluster. In 2021, it transitioned into a standalone company with its own strategy and direction, while remaining fully owned by Seafood Innovation. This move provided greater independence from the cluster, allowing for more focused development.
In the following years, AquaCloud prioritized expanding its network and increasing participation. As traction grew, the value of data sharing became increasingly clear to stakeholders across the industry.
## AquaCloud Today
By January 2025, AquaCloud has grown to include more than 30 data-sharing partners (fish farmers).The customer base is spanning research institutions, suppliers, and fish farmers. Our growth continues, with new companies joining us regularly.
Key players in the aquaculture industry support AquaCloud financially, enabling us to pursue our mission of building a dedicated data-sharing platform for the sector. Today, our team has grown significantly and is fully committed to sharing data and enhancing data quality to benefit the entire industry.
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## Why AquaCloud?
Digitalization and insights from data will be a critical component for further growth of the Norwegian salmon industry.
AquaCloud has a role as a neutral part enabling access to data across industry players supporting the industry, suppliers and researchers with data!
## Data Sharing Partners
AquaCloud has 32 data-sharing partners, salmon and trout farmers, across Norway's coastline. These partners make up about 55% of the biomass of farmed Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout present in Norwegian waters at any given time, making AquaCloud the leading data platform for data sharing in the Norwegian aquaculture industry.
We urge all fish farmers to join AquaCloud to work for sustainable growth through insights coming from shared data.
Gratanglaks is a family-owned company that was established in 1984 in Gratangen municipality.
[Explore more](https://www.gratanglaks.no/en)
Flakstadvåg Laks AS, established in 1990, specializes in the production and sale of farmed fish, including Atlantic salmon and trout.
[Explore more](https://brkarlsen.com/)
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Ballangen Sjøfarm is a fish farming company that annually produces 10,000 tons of salmon in Ofotfjorden, in Evenes and Narvik municipalities.
[Explore more](https://ballangensjofarm.no/)
Øyfisk AS is an aquaculture company that was established in 1986. Øyfisk AS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Gunnar Klo Holding AS.
[Explore more](https://www.gunnar-klo.no/oppdrett)
SalMar is the second largest salmon farmer in the world, and has production in Norway, Offshore, Iceland and Scotland.
[Explore more](https://www.salmar.no/en/front-page/)
Northern Lights Salmon AS, established in 1973 by Sigmund Balteskard, is a family-owned Norwegian aquaculture company based in Balteskard, Grovfjord, Tjeldsund municipality.
[Explore more](https://www.northernlightssalmon.no/)
Kleiva Fiskefarm AS is a family business run by the Arvesen family from Engenes. Since 1986 we have specialized in farming salmon as food fish, and our head office is located in Engenes in Ibestad municipality.
[Explore more](https://www.kleiva-fiskefarm.com/)
Kvarøy fish farm is a family business and has been for three generations. Our grandfather, Alf Olsen, a fish farming pioneer in northern Norway, founded the company in 1976 together with our father Geir.
[Explore more](https://kvaroyfiskeoppdrett.no/?lang=en)
Bolaks was founded in 1975 by brothers Reidar and Trygve Holmefjord together with Magne Bolstad.
[Explore more](https://en.bolaks.no/)
Sørrollnesfisk is a locally owned salmon farmer. We have been producing salmon since 1986. Our main base is located at Sørrollnes, in Ibestad municipality. We have been GLOBAL GAP certified since 2019
[Explore more](https://www.northernlightssalmon.no/selskap/sorrollnesfisk/)
Marø Havbruk is a family-run company, with six employees. We have daily contact with fish and production, and we are sure that this has a lot to say about the final product on your plate.
[Explore more](https://marohavbruk.no/)
Knutshaugfisk is a family-owned aquaculture company based in Dolmøy, Trøndelag, Norway. Established in 1985, the company specializes in the farming of various fish species, including shellfish.
[Explore more](https://knutshaugfisk.no/)
Trollvika Drift AS, established in 2013, serves as the joint operating company for Northern Lights Salmon AS and Sørrollnesfisk AS, focusing on sea-based salmon production.
[Explore more](https://www.northernlightssalmon.no/selskap/trollvika-drift/)
Blom Fiskeoppdrett AS is a family business that is now run by the second and third generation. Blom Fiskeoppdrett AS was founded in 1971 by the farming veteran Andreas Blom; who was one of the pioneers in salmon and trout farming in Norway.
[Explore more](https://www.blomsea.no/)
Bremnes Seashore AS is one of Norway’s leading suppliers of farmed salmon. With extensive experience, high levels of fish farming knowledge and innovation at every stage of the process.
[Explore more](https://seashore.no/en/)
Måsøval is a leader in sustainable salmon farming, with roots in Norwegian coastal culture and a focus on quality, environment and fish welfare.
[Explore more](https://www.masoval.no/)
Nova Sea AS is one of the largest producers of farmed salmon in Northern Norway, with 33.33 licenses for production of salmon. In addition the company is part owner of 4 licenses.
[Explore more](https://novasea.no/en/)
Bjørøya is a family-owned company based in Flatanger. We are part of a forward-looking industry that is creating jobs and contributing to a vibrant coastal community.
[Explore more](https://www.bjoroya.no/en)
Edelfarm AS is a salmon farming company headquartered at Øksengård near Rognan in Saltdal Municipality, Norway. The company operates aquaculture sites in Skjerstadfjorden, spanning the municipalities of Bodø, Fauske, and Saltdal.
[Explore more](https://www.saltenaqua.no/edelfarm)
Selsøyvik Havbruk is a small locally owned farming business that has produced salmon since 1979. The company has 2.3 licenses for the production of salmon in the sea, and the production takes place at locations near Selsøyvik.
[Explore more](https://selsoyvikhavbruk.no/)
Arnøy Laks AS is a fully integrated salmon farming company located on Arnøy in Skjervøy Municipality, Troms og Finnmark county, Norway. Established in 1984 by local entrepreneurs Tor Nygaard, Geir Nygaard, and Reidar Berg.
[Explore more](https://www.arnoylaks.no/)
Cermaq is a leading global salmon and trout farming company with operations in Norway, Canada, and Chile. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Cermaq is a fully owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation.
[Explore more](https://www.cermaq.com/)
Salmon Evolution ASA is a Norwegian land-based salmon farming company aiming to become a global leader in sustainable aquaculture.
[Explore more](https://salmonevolution.no/)
AquaGen is a leading scientific breeding company that develops, produces, and delivers genetic starter material—specifically fertilized eggs—for the global aquaculture industry.
[Explore more](https://aquagen.no/en/)
Hofseth is a vertically integrated seafood company from Norway, offering high-quality products sourced from the Norwegian fjords and coastline.
[Explore more](https://www.hofseth.no/)
Lingalaks AS, established in 1978, is a family-owned Norwegian aquaculture company specializing in rearing Atlantic salmon under natural conditions in the Hardanger Fjord and northern Hordaland.
[Explore more](https://lingalaks.no/en/)
Grieg Seafood ASA is a leading Norwegian salmon farming company specializing in fresh Atlantic salmon. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Bergen
[Explore more](https://griegseafood.com/)
Emilsen Fisk AS is a family-owned Norwegian aquaculture company founded in 1975, specializing in salmon, trout, and rainbow trout farming. Located on Lauvøya near Rørvik in Nærøysund
[Explore more](https://emilsenfisk.com/)
Akvafuture AS is a Norwegian aquaculture company based in Brønnøysund, specializing in sustainable salmon farming using patented closed-containment systems.
[Explore more](https://www.akvafuture.com/)
Salaks AS is a locally owned Norwegian aquaculture company established in 1979, specializing in high-quality salmon production. Based in Sjøvegan, Troms, the company oversees the entire production process.
[Explore more](https://www.salaks.no/en)
## The AquaCloud Team
The AquaCloud team is a small group consisting of full time employees and consultants.
Combining industry expertise with deep knowledge in data and technology, the team is leading the way for data sharing in aquaculture.
### Trude Jansen Hagland
General Manager
- [mailto:kristian@aquacloud.ai](mailto:kristian@aquacloud.ai)
- [tel:+4791642072](tel:+4791642072)
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### Björgolfur Hávardsson
Business Developer
- [mailto:bjorgolfur@aquacloud.ai](mailto:bjorgolfur@aquacloud.ai)
- [tel:+4792212727](tel:+4792212727)
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### Rune Smistad
Technology Manager
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### Olav Jamtøy
Project Manager Fish Health
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### Inge Bø
Finance Manager
- [mailto:inge@aquacloud.ai](mailto:inge@aquacloud.ai)
- [tel:+4741161661](tel:+4741161661)
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### Emil Lindfors
Senior Developer
- [mailto:emil@aquacloud.ai](mailto:emil@aquacloud.ai)
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### Jonas Hammerseth
Developer
- [mailto:jonas@aquacloud.ai](mailto:jonas@aquacloud.ai)
## The AquaCloud Board
### Trude Jansen Hagland
**Chairman of the board**
### Arne Guttvik
Fôr og analyssjef, Salmar
### Trond Kathenes
CDO, Grieg Seafood
### Henning Beltestad
CEO, Lerøy Seafood Group
## The AquaCloud Steering Commitee
### Silje Sveen
Fish welfare and sustainability manager, Marø Havbruk
### Stian Staven
Growth and Feed Manager, Bjørøya
### Laila Knarvik
Chief Strategy Officer, Bremnes Seashore
### Knut Drange
Leder IT og Digitalisering, Måsøval
### Christian Birkeland
Digital Officer, Grieg Seafood
### Gunnar Gudmundsson
Region Director Finnmark, Cermaq
### Henning Moe
Global Digitalization Manager, Cermaq
### Anders Storebø
Lead Digital Transformation Farming, Lerøy Seafood Group
### Steffen Vevle Lone
Lead Group Planner Farming, Lerøy Seafood Group
###### **Our OFFICE**
[Thormøhlensgate 51](https://maps.app.goo.gl/p8eVdSn3jbEo8igC9)
[5006 Bergen](https://maps.app.goo.gl/p8eVdSn3jbEo8igC9)
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###### Contact Us
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