Services

• We have insights into industrial procurement behaviour and consumer behaviour.
• We have developed methods for generating consumer insights and combining them with sensory knowledge.
• We offer statistical software for analysing consumer data.
• We can facilitate innovation processes (through “Design Thinking”, open innovation and future scenarios).

• Analyses of protein and nitrogen compounds.
• Analyses of fats and oils.
• Pigment analyses.
• Microbiological analyses of feed and foodstuffs.
• Physical measurements.
• Mineral analyses.

• We offer courses in relevant areas that we research, including within the The ecology program and Local food program.
• We offer a service where one or more researchers/advisers can visit the company to get advice on production methods, quality, shelf life, etc.

• We conduct business economic analyses of the seafood industry, including profitability factors and ripple effect analyses. 
• We offer these types of analyses to customers who need more specific and detailed analyses. These could be analyses of a specific region, parts of a value chain and/or a specific period of time.

• We can test equipment for food producers.
• We can test aquaculture equipment to investigate its biological effects on fish.

We have facilities for conducting trials with fish ranging from eggs to broodstock size in various environments: freshwater, seawater, and recirculating systems with different salinity levels.

Examples of trials include testing feed, environmental conditions, behaviour, and water treatment on salmonids and marine species, as well as CRISPR experiments.

Research Station for Aquaculture – Sunndalsøra

Tromsø Aquaculture Research Station

We implement in-vivo and in-vitro infection models in fish with bacteria, viruses and parasites.

• We understand the important markets for Norwegian seafood.
• We offer advice on sustainability and eco-labelling.

• We have broad knowledge of food packaging, and can undertake specific projects to test packaging, etc.
• We can assist in connection with documentation and compliance with regulations for food-grade packaging.

• We offer prototype and/or concept development services.
• We have experts in baked goods, meat products and food preparation and can offer services to industry.

• We carry out analysis assignments using Nofima’s trained assessors in the sensory laboratory.
• We offer advice and training for sensory panels, panel management and the use of relevant software.

Read more about Nofima’s test panel for sensory analysis

• We have pilot factories for the production of commercial products for food (Biotep, Food Pilot) and feed (ATC).
• We have processing equipment that companies can use to test new production methods or improve existing processes.
• We can test new equipment and technology for the food industry.

• We have broad knowledge of raw material and product quality, and we can offer specific services to industry by agreement.
• We have broad knowledge of risk assessments and food safety/durability, and offer related services.
• We offer services related to measuring the quality and durability of food products, as well as describing processes and products.