Capelin
Mallotus villosus
CAPELIN
The capelin is an Arctic fish species that spends most of the year swimming around in the Arctic Ocean, where it feeds on small crustaceans. Capelin is an important part of the food chain. Capelin roe is produced at our processing plant in Senjahopen.
Product categories: Whole-round, male, female and mix
Season: February – March
Truls Fredriksen
Senior Sales Manager
trf@globalfish.no
+47 90 09 85 54
CAPELIN ROE
Many consider capelin roe to be a delicacy. Capelin roe of good quality is especially in demand in the Japanese market and in Russia and Ukraine. In years with abundant catches, most of the capelin is used as industrial fish, i.e. in the production of fish oil and fishmeal.
Product categories: Frozen capelin roe
Season: February – March
Truls Fredriksen
Senior Sales Manager
trf@globalfish.no
+47 90 09 85 54
Contact details
Visiting address:
Strandtorget 3, 9008 Tromsø
Postal address:
PO Box 613, 9256 Tromsø, Norway