The origin of the infection has so far not been confirmed. The authorities continue investigations with local authorities in the countries from which fingerlings or fish eggs have been delivered to Fifax facility, no IHN-virus has been identified in the samples analyzed so far from facilities that have delivered fingerlings or eggs. Other possible infection routes are also being investigated.
Before restarting production the facility has to be sanitized. The evaluation and planning of required sanitation measures continues, and the
Due to the situation, Fifax will initiate change negotiations at the Eckerö production facility. These may lead to a temporary lay-off of up to 26 persons.
“We had just before the IHN outbreak a clear outlook to reach our targets related to full production, which is why this setback is particularly disappointing. I am really sorry on behalf of our whole staff who has done an excellent job. We had also recently expanded our distribution directly to the retail channel, and the feedback from our customers regarding the quality of our product has been excellent. This gives a good foundation for the coming re-start of our production, after the required measures have been carried out”, says Fifax’ CEO
Rreaching the fish stock and production level corresponding to full capacity is delayed as a result of the authority decision on the emptying and of the upcoming sanitation of the production facility which is being planned. The Company will inform about the schedule and impacts of the sanitation measures and the restart of production as soon as possible.
For more information:
Samppa Ruohtula
CEO,
+358 40 559 8812
samppa.ruohtula@fifax.ax
Certified Advisor:
+358 50 520 4098
Fifax in brief
Fifax’s vision is to be a forerunner in large-scale sustainable fish farming with a minimal impact on the environment, so that locally and sustainably produced fish can be enjoyed by its customers all year round.
Established in 2012, Fifax utilizes ultra-intensive Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) technology based on the principle of an almost completely closed water circulation within the facility, where the fish live indoors in large onshore pools.
Fish produced by Fifax is delivered around the year to customers in Åland, mainland
Fifax Plc’s shares have been listed in Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland.
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