What to check
- Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
- A maker, not a middlemanHas the right to manufacture, ships the same goods year after year, sits in an industrial zone or shows a real plant on the map, owns its own trademark. Against: sells everything, reused catalog photos, a home address. · Registered as a manufacturerproof
- Independently confirmedCertificates found in official registries, an active legal entity ID (LEI), fulfilled public contracts, real filed financials. · Certifications verifiableproof
- 4 more checks are not yet possible from open public sources for suppliers in Norway.
Independent signals from open data. Open items are not confirmed, ask on contact.
Protect Your Money Before You Pay+
Safe Bets (You can get a refund)
- Credit cards
- PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
- Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
- Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)
Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)
- Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
- Crypto
- Western Union or MoneyGram
- Gift cards
The ultimate warning sign: If a supplier refuses cards or escrow and only pushes for non-reversible payment methods, walk away immediately. This is the number one sign of a scam. Either insist on escrow or drop the deal.
Double-check the names: The name on the bank account must perfectly match the officially registered company name. If it doesn't, stop right there.
First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.
About
SalMar is a major Norwegian salmon farmer operating the world's first offshore fish farming facility, Ocean Farm 1. The company harvests approximately 200,000 tonnes of salmon annually and sells to European and Asian retail and foodservice clients.
- Primary markets
- 🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Certifications (declared)
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Company facts
Where is SalMar based?
SalMar is based in Kverva, Norway.
Is SalMar a manufacturer or a distributor?
SalMar is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does SalMar supply?
SalMar works across Frozen & Chilled Food, Specialty & Gourmet Food.
Which markets does SalMar serve?
SalMar serves Norway, Germany, France, United Kingdom.
When was SalMar founded?
SalMar was founded in 1991.
Is SalMar verified on Hell of a Partner?
Not yet. SalMar is listed from public sources and has not completed verification. Review the trust signals on this page before you make contact.