This has been done in collaboration with Lakseelvene på Sunnmøre and the research institute NORCE. In this video, NORCE’s Head of Research, Marius Kambestad, explains the goals of this research and why it is important both for the ecosystems and for the future management of wild salmon.
Support for Local Communities
Hofseth is an active community contributor and distributes funds twice a year to both small and large projects that benefit the local communities where the company operates. On the company’s website, Hofseth.no, interested parties can find the application portal under the heading “Community”.
Our Responsibility: Food for the World, Jobs, and Community Values
Hofseth is committed to its responsibility as a business actor and views contributing to sustainable food production, creating jobs, and giving back to local communities as part of its societal obligations. Among the projects supported by Hofseth in the fall of 2024 are:
Myklebust School PTA and Nature Studies at Ålesund Upper Secondary School – Floating dock at Ålesund Secondary School
Norddal Sports Club and Ræin Adventures – Sauna in Tafjord
Sula Rotary – Annual plastic cleanup
Skjong Kindergarten – Shelter
Start Ålesund – Startup Lounge and Start Future
Stokke and Vik School – FIRST Lego League
Stranda Industrial History and Brisk – Fabulous Friday
Ellingsøy Primary and Secondary School – FIRST Lego League
Ellingsøy Kindergarten – Reflective vests
Ellingsøy Sports Club – Norway Cup
Lions Club – Christmas street lighting in Ålesund 2024
The Association for Maritime Heritage
Stranda Basketball, Stranda Football, and Stranda Handball Clubs
Tafjord Youth Club, Tindrande Eidsdal, and Valldal Spelemannslag – Concert
Volsdalen School – FIRST Lego League
Ålesund Downtown Association – Providing a boat and captain for City Cod Fishing
UKA in Ålesund – Providing a boat and captain for fishing trips
Hofseth is also the main sponsor of the Norwegian Rowing Federation.
In addition, Hofseth has contributed food packages to Fjord Municipality and ensured that more people received fish for various raffles. With these contributions, Hofseth continues to play an important role in strengthening local communities and promoting sustainable development