Our history
From our early beginnings in agriculture, we have undergone significant expansion and development, from small-scale trout-rearing in Norway to innovative nutritional solutions for over 60 species around the globe.
Nutreco launches industry first soy sourcing policy to prevent deforestation
Nutreco launch milestone soy sourcing policy, aiming to simplify complex certification schemes for its procurement teams in Skretting and Trouw Nutrition, and facilitate the complete removal of deforestation from its supply chain by 2025. The policy forms part of Nutreco’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025.
AquaVision goes digital
Recognising the incredible opportunity that the aquaculture sector has, AquaVision 2020 convenes leaders, communities and stakeholders from across and beyond the aquaculture space for the first time in a global online conference.
Committed to sustainability
With our sustainability roadmap to 2025, we step up our sustainability efforts and commit to taking the lead on sustainability progress
Pledge long-term financial support to protect the Brazilian Cerrado region against deforestation
Nutreco is the first feed company and one of the first three companies worldwide to lend its support to a new initiative designed to help end soy-associated deforestation in one of Brazil’s most important areas of biodiversity.
Ranked among the top seafood companies in the world
The Seafood Stewardship Index rank 30 of the most influential seafood companies in the world on their commitments, transparency and performance to meet the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Skretting and Nutreco have long been dedicated to working towards stronger targets to meet this demand.
Sign MoU to develop aquaculture in Africa
Solidify partnership with WorldFish to address food and nutrition security in Africa through collaborative aquaculture support and innovation.
Accelerating aquaculture growth in Nigeria
Skretting Nigeria becomes wholly-owned by Nutreco.
New feed plant in Skretting Ecuador to support shrimp farming growth
Skretting Ecuador underlines its long-term commitment to enabling the country to ramp up its sustainable shrimp production with feed plant investment.
Supporting Vietnamese aquaculture growth through local investment
Opening of a new state-of-the-art shrimp feed plant as part of our commitment to Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asia region.
Supporting a new, golden age of aquaculture in Central America
Skretting launches in Honduras and Nicaragua to support the growing need for sustainable shrimp feeds in both these important aquaculture markets and throughout Central America.
Research and innovation in Asia: Expanding east.
Our Research Station in Hezhoubei, China, opens to specialise in shrimp and Asian fish. Globally, we produce 2 million tonnes of feed.
Entering Africa.
Strategic acquisitions made in Egypt and Nigeria.
Long-term environmental commitment.
We launch our SEA (Sustainable Economic Aquaculture) program.
Global leaders in aquafeed: Setting world records.
We produce 1 million tonnes of salmon feed in 11 months. We also launch the ORI-GO live feed product range.
Environmental outlook: Developing standards.
We become an early participant in the WWF-initiated Aquaculture Dialogues.
Quality and food safety: United front.
Skretting becomes the name of all Nutreco fish feed companies. We also launch Nutrace®, our dynamic company-wide system for ensuring quality and food safety.
Asian expansion: Furthering horizons.
Skretting enters the Asian market with a joint-venture in Japan.
Aquafeed technology: Investing in the future.
Our Feed Technology Plant (FTP) opens.
AquaVision industry conference: Sharing best practice.
We launch AquaVision, the biennial global aquaculture conference in Stavanger, Norway. We also introduce AminoBalance, which increases our feeds' protein value.
Nutreco: Proud parent.
Our owner Nutreco is founded.
Focus on research and development: A new era in R&D.
Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre (ARC) is established and we open the Lerang Research Station.
Commercial aquafeed production: Full steam ahead.
We commence the commercial production of extruded feeds.
Aquaculture trials: Early beginnings.
We conduct our very first aquaculture trial – on rainbow trout that are being raised in wooden cages.
Agricultural roots: Where it all began.
The family business Skretting was established in Stavanger, Norway, selling feed and equipment to the agriculture industry.
