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Top Salmon Farming Companies | Largest Salmon Producers in the World

The global salmon market exhibited moderate growth during 2015-2020. Salmon, or Salmoniformes, is an anadromous, saltwater fish native to the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans. There are different species of salmon, including Atlantic salmon, coho, sockeye, chinook, silverbite, red and pink salmon. Amongst these, Atlantic salmon, also known as ‘King of Fish’, has black spots on their sides and are directly affected by the health of their ecosystem. Salmon offers various nutrients, such as calcium, iodine, vitamin D, vitamin B3, zinc, protein and omega-3s. The consumption of salmon is associated with several health benefits such as weight management, relieving eye fatigue, reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, lowered blood pressure, and improved bone and brain health.