Community

Local Value Creation

Local value creation is at the core of our business, and our employees are our most valuable asset. We generate employment opportunities in both rural and urban areas, and we are committed to enhancing and supporting the communities where we operate.

‍ We applaud and sponsor activities and local initiatives that makes our community even better, and we give priority to supporting activities for children.

Aquaculture Visitor Centre

At Atlanterhavsparken in Ålesund, you will discover our visitor center where you can learn about the production of Norwegian salmon and rainbow trout. Through a variety of activities and tasks, you will delve into local history, the biology of salmon an rainbow trout, environmental considerations, sustainability, and technology, among other topics.

Norwegian Rowing Federation

Hofseth is the General Sponsor of the Norwegian Rowing Federation, along with Hofseth Biocare. With this, we will contribute to a fantastic sport that we proudly identify with. In the past, rowing was the only way people could travel between the steep mountains of Storfjorden, and today, Norway has amazing athletes who compete with the very best across the world.

Sponsorship

Who

Individuals and small organizations, with priority to the youth

What

Community, sports and educational activities and initiatives

When

Our application deadlines are April 30th and October 30th

How

Please fill in the application form on the link below

Apply here

Explore Our Sponsorship

We contribute to our community, supporting initiatives both large and small. Take a look at our past sponsorships.

Ålesund Street Festival

The Ålesund Street Festival is a three-day celebration of the city, honoring art, culture, urban life, and the blend of improvisation and planning, held in Ålesund, Norway.

Ellingsøy Kindergarten

We have sponsored Ellingsøya Kindergarten, located in Ålesund, with reflective vests to ensure that the children are safely visible when they are out walking or near traffic. The reflective vests contribute to increased safety and ensure that the little ones are more visible to drivers, especially during the darker months.

Lakseelvene på Sunnmøre

Lakseelvene på Sunnmøre is an association that works to improve conditions for wild salmon. Hofseth has since 2020 collaborated with NORCE Norwegian Research Centre and Lakseelvene på Sunnmøre on the research project 'More Salmon and Sea Trout in Sunnmøre'.

Borgundfiske

In Sunnmøre, Borgundfiske is an annual event. When the cod spawn outside Ålesund, it’s highly popular to go fishing. We aim to contribute to the community and Hofseth sponsors students and locals for fishing trips on the boats Havørna and Havstar.

IL Valder

Valder Sports Club is a sports club located on Valderøy in Giske municipality in Norway. Valder offers activities in football, handball, and athletics, as well as multi-sports for the youngest members.

Brosundet brenner

Every January in Ålesund, Brosundet is filled with sound, light, film, and stories from the dramatic night of 1904. The city serves as a canvas to bring families together and pass down the city's history to the next generation.

Nasjonalt villakssenter

The Nasjonalt villkassenter works to spread knowledge and create engagement for salmon.

Valldal IL Disksport

Disc golf in Valldal. Valldal IL aims to provide an accessible opportunity for everyone regardless of age, physical ability, or financial status. The sport is rapidly growing and highly enjoyable and social.

Eidalsrøre

Culture and family festival in Eidsdal, Sunnmøre in Norway.

Slinning bonfire

Every year when it's midsummer in Norway, we celebrate with a grand bonfire in Ålesund that is wonderful to gather around. It's a tradition where local youth have been building impressive bonfires for many decades. Hofseth provide the youth with pallets and transportation.

1851 OppNed

1851 OppNed is Norway's highest uphill race, a mountain race held in the village of Norddal, Sunnmøre in Norway.

Lovise Skarbøvik Andresen

Track and field athlete aiming to become one of the foremost in Norway in short hurdles and sprinting.