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SalMar – Strong biological performance and increased volume guidance
Significant improvement in results compared to last year, driven by higher harvest volumes, improved fish quality, and a lower cost level in the value chain. At the same time, the first quarter delivered record-strong biological performance, providing a solid foundation for increased volumes and continued strong performance going forward.Operational EBIT for Norway was NOK 1,536 million in the first quarter of 2026. Harvest volume was 56,300 tonnes, with operational EBIT per kg of NOK 27.3. For
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