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Ode Opens New Cod Farming Site

In December, Ode established a new cod farming site in Sande Municipality, in the western part of Norway. Strategically located in Ode's core region, this becomes the company's sixth active sea site facility.

Work on the site began in October, and Dysjaneset, located just off Kvamsøya in Sande Municipality, has now received fish and started producing healthy, sustainable cod. The facility consists of 12 pens and a feed barge. With this addition, Ode increases production in the area, further strengthening its regional presence.

“Our employees have shown an extraordinary commitment to getting this site ready. There’s been a lot of activity in recent weeks, and and we have now received the first fish,” says Vidar Vartdal, Head of Farming at Ode.

Dysjaneset already has a solid team in place: six employees and one apprentice, three of whom come from the small island community of Kvamsøya —perched at the ocean’s outer edge, a living barrier between the tranquil fjords and the boundless Atlantic.

“It means a lot to me personally to contribute to local value creation here on Kvamsøya, where I was born and raised. The Dysjaneset facility provides jobs for people in the immediate area and has positive effects for the local community,” says Assistant Site Manager, Aleksander Ristesund.

At Ode, we are committed to fostering local value creation and activity in rural areas, and this is a prime example of that commitment. A gradual increase in staffing is planned as operations ramp up in the new year. This development creates positive ripple effects in the local community, both by securing stable jobs and fostering collaboration with local suppliers.

"Ode oversees the entire production chain—from roe to store-ready products. Together with the other sites, Dysjaneset will play a central role in ensuring a stable, predictable, year-round supply of high-quality fresh cod for our local Norwegian harvesting and processing activities. When the first production cycle is completed, the facility and its team at Dysjaneset will have produced more than 20 million cod meals for dinner tables worldwide." says Head of Public Affairs, Falk Øveraas.

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