New Zealand King Salmon
New Zealand King Salmon is an aquaculture business located in the Nelson-Tasman region in New Zealand.[1]
The business' operations include hatchery and broodstock facilities in Tākaka, sea farms in the Marlborough Sounds and a processing facility and corporate head office in Nelson.[2] The company produces around 8,000 tonnes of king salmon annually.[3]
In 2018, the company received the Exporter of the Year Award in the $10 Million-and-over category from the United States Chamber of Commerce, New Zealand.[4]
In 2019, New Zealand King Salmon won an International Business Award from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.[5]
In 2020, New Zealand King Salmon received a Seafood Stars COVID-19 Response Award for their health and safety initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, a project manager at the company received a Seafood Stars Future Development Innovation Award for creating a sustainable solution for feeding multiple salmon farms from a single location.[6][7]
The company makes donations to the Fifeshire Foundation, which supports local families in financial need.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Our Company | New Zealand King Salmon". 25 September 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ a b Ministry for Primary Industries. "The Social and Community Effects of Salmon Farming and Rearing". Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Positive response for open ocean farming | New Zealand King Salmon". 9 January 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Winners of AmCham Exporter of the Year – $10mill+ | New Zealand King Salmon". 29 August 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Inspiring Preference for New Zealand | New Zealand King Salmon". 27 June 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Seafood industry honours its people in a challenging year". www.seafood.co.nz. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "NZKS wins two Seafood Stars Awards | New Zealand King Salmon". 9 October 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2024.