The Norwegian Feed Mission

The Sustainable Feed Mission is a Norwegian national initiative set to transform their food system though feeds. Bringing together industry, research, and policymakers, the mission aims to cut emissions, enhance food security, and strengthen Norwegian feed ingredient production.

Norway seeks to make its food system more self-sufficient through the Sustainable Feed Mission.

This initiative is part of a broader programme reducing reliance on imported feed ingredients. By integrating innovation, science-based assessment and cross-sector collaboration, they aim to set new global standards for sustainable aquafeed.

Norway’s aquaculture sector produces over 1.65 million tonnes of salmon annually, surpassing the entire EU’s aquaculture output. Decisions made in Norway regarding feed responsibility could have far-reaching implications for global carbon emissions, marine resource management and responsible supply chains.

One of the main challenges in sustainable feed production is defining clear and actionable criteria for what qualifies as a responsible feed ingredient.

BioMar has actively participated in shaping a structured framework for sustainability qualification, contributingto Appendix 2, “Operationalizing Sustainability within a Qualification Framework”.

This framework integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to quantify the impact of different feed ingredients. Alignment with European and global sustainability benchmarks to ensure Norwegian standards are internationally recognised A framework that enables Norwegian-produced feed ingredients to scale responsibly, reducing dependence on high-impact imports.

To replace 500,000-800,000 metric tonnes of imported feed ingredients, Norway must develop new supply chains, expand the use of novel bioresources and build industrial processing and transport infrastructure.

These challenges underscore the need for cross-sector collaboration between industry, government and research institutions to ensure that feed sustainability does not compromise energy security, biodiversity, or economic viability

BioMar’s Role

BioMar is fully committed to making this vision a reality. Our engagement in the Sustainable Feed Mission allows us to advocate for high-impact, science-based solutions and ensure that industry perspectives are well represented.

While the mission is still in its early stages, its potential is enormous by aligning policy, industry innovation, and scientific rigour. ­

This initiative will influence national sustainability efforts and likely contribute to shaping the broader European and international agenda.

The Sustainable Feed Mission is more than a national effort; it is a blueprint to redefine responsible feed for the future of food production.