Hofseth aims to farm more of the fish the company processes locally, and the investment in Egget, according to Roger Hofseth, marks a significant commitment to a more environmentally friendly business model:
"At Hofseth, we aspire to take a leading role inthe development and commercialization of closed aquaculture technology. We are convinced that closed facilities represent the future, not only because they eliminate issues such as sea lice, escape incidents, and environmental emissions but also because they provide greater flexibility in terms of location and better control over biological processes."
The inaugural group of fish not only provided valuable learning experiences but also showcased encouraging outcomes. The success of this closed farming approach signifies a step forward in mitigating challenges commonly associated with open-sea aquaculture, such as sea lice, escape incidents, and environmental emissions. Egget concept offers a more controlled environment, allowing for better management of biological processes.
We have gained valuable insights from the initial phase of our operations. Our primary focus has been on testing the effectiveness of Egget and exploring its innovative potential. Perhaps the most crucial revelation thus far is that the fish thrive exceptionally well. We also see that much more sludge is being collected than originally thought, and will be reutilized as biogas.
In this link, you can watch a video from when we harvested the first fish from Egget: https://vimeo.com/889407496
