Sustainable food for all
The Norwegian food research institute Nofima provides research based knowledge and innovations for actors in all parts of the food systems.
Nofima as a partner in EU projects
If you are looking for solid professional expertise, vast experience, strong and competent administrative support and good trial facilities for testing and presentation, then Nofima is your natural choice of partner in EU projects.
We also have a large national and international network with partners in trade and industry, research and the public sector.
Horizon Europe projects we lead or participate in
Nofima Summary
Owners
Nofima is run from a business and socially beneficial perspective. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries in Norway is the largest owner.
Our employees
We have 381 employees with 38 different nationalities.
172 of these have a doctorate degree.
Economy
In 2024, we worked on 522 different projects and had a turnover of NOK 736 million. We have customers in 34 countries.
Latest results
Nofima in transition
Nofima is about to enter a necessary phase of transition that entails a reduction in the number of staff. The reason is a demanding financial situation. Rapid cost increases in society as a whole present a challenge for the research sector.
Status per 18 September:
The number of positions subject to redundancy has now been reduced to 17, due to natural attrition. Of these, 11 are R&D positions, and 6 are staff. The restructuring process has entered a phase where the affected areas of expertise have been identified.
Employees who are assessed as being at risk of redundancy will be offered severance packages and career counselling. CEO Bente Torstensen emphasises that the objective is to ensure that all employees are treated with due care and fairness, and that the process is conducted in a clear and orderly manner.
Nofima continues to carry out its activities and deliverables as normal. High quality shall remain the hallmark of all deliverables, and we will maintain an open dialogue with owners, partners, and funding bodies.
The transitional phase will commence in autumn 2025.
Contact: CEO Bente Torstensen