In the heart of the North-East Atlantic Ocean - where the warm Gulf Stream and the cold Arctic currents meet - lie the Faroe Islands. 18 islands rising from the heaving and roaring Atlantic Ocean. Sculpted by the forces of nature.
The marine ecosystems around the Faroe Islands are highly productive with a vast array of marine species. And the continuously flowing ocean currents create one of the cleanest marine environments on the planet.
The people of the Faroe Islands have always lived off what nature provides. Throughout the ages the Faroese people have learnt to adapt to their rough natural environment and have developed the expertise to harvest the ocean’s precious resources – skills passed on from generation to generation.
The Faroe Islands are at the forefront among fishing nations and the Faroese export seafood to buyers on all six continents – premium and sustainable seafood. The pure taste of the Faroe Islands.
The clean, temperate oceanic waters and strong currents in the fjords around the Faroe Islands are ideal for fish farming. Faroese Salmon is farmed without the use of antibiotics and is renowned for exceedingly high quality and a pure taste full of flavour.
Nature has blessed the Faroe Islands with excellent raw materials for food. Throughout history, the Faroese have developed a cuisine with deep roots in the necessity to fully utilize everything nature had to offer. A heritage that contemporary chefs are building upon.