LAXEY
Sustainable aquaculture on land
LAXEY
Our aim is to establish a fish farm on land in the Westman Islands for 32,000 tonnes / year of atlantic salmon. Aquaculture has for a long time been the fastest growing food industry worldwide. Global population growth and improved quality of life have meant that demand for salmon has been growing faster than supply.
Atlantic salmon is an ideal fish to farm. It produces high quality protein and is a popular food in many parts of the world. Our salmon farm on Heimaey will produce salmon of the highest quality with clean, environmentally friendly energy in clean seawater under favorable conditions. The sea temperature in the Westman Islands is the highest in the waters around Iceland. Waste will be removed from the effluent using flow-through system with about 70% water reuse. Juveniles are vaccinated but no drugs will be used in the salmon farming. This will create natural, high-quality food in a sustainable way.
environmental friendly – sustainable – no drugs used
Company news
LAXEY and Baader Sign Agreement for Processing Equipment for a Land-Based Aquaculture Facility in Vestmannaeyjar
LAXEY and Baader in Iceland have signed an agreement for the delivery of processing equipment for LAXEY’s upcoming slaughterhouse for land-farmed salmon. Baader, an international company specializing in the development and manufacturing of salmon processing equipment,...
Arion Bank and Laxey Sign Financing Agreement
Arion Bank and Laxey have signed a financing agreement. The cooperation between the two parties will support Laxey's plans to operate a land-based fish farm in Vestmannaeyjar. The agreement is an important factor in Laxey's long-term operations and supports the...
First Vaccination Successfully Completed
This past week has been incredibly exciting, but also busy, as we successfully completed our first vaccination on our first batch. A big thank you to Norvacc for performing this crucial task and ensuring the health and safety of our stock. Even in the controlled...