Royal Greenland

Royal Greenland, a vertically integrated company, stands at the nexus of diverse competencies, cultures, and extensive experience. It supplies wild-caught, high-quality seafood from the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean to global consumers. With a fleet of inshore and seagoing vessels and over 40 processing facilities across Atlantic Canada, Greenland, and Germany, the company ensures local proximity to abundant seafood resources and sustains numerous jobs in coastal communities.

Along the coast of Western Greenland and Atlantic Canada, fishermen land their catches at over 40 landing facilities and factories. This local proximity allows Royal Greenland to access a variety of delicious, fresh seafood and sustains thousands of workplaces in the local communities. This strategic infrastructure supports its mission to deliver fresh seafood while maintaining a prominent global presence rooted in rich fishing grounds and comprehensive market expertise.

“We strive for the strongest market position in all global markets that have long-term potential for our products,” says Susanne Arfelt Rajamand, CEO of Royal Greenland.

The company offers its customers a vast seafood catalogue, including cold water prawns, Atlantic cod, Greenland halibut, and Canadian lobster. Royal Greenland ensures that the highest food safety standards are applied to all aspects of its business, from sourcing and processing to packaging and distribution. All of its leading factories are certified by the British Retail Consortium Standard (BRC) and International Food Standard (IFS) and have implemented strict Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures. Extensive training in hygiene and quality awareness for employees ensures the highest level of safety and control.

Royal Greenland’s business model is centred on value creation through sustainable fishing and the procurement of wild-caught fish and shellfish, which are then processed into high-quality products for local and international markets. The company’s mission is to maximize the value of its raw materials, benefiting its owners and the communities in which it operates. Committed to sustainability, Royal Greenland strives to minimize the environmental and climate impact of its operations at sea and on land. Across its processing plants in Greenland, Canada, and Germany, the company upholds a social and ethical responsibility to provide a healthy and supportive working environment, ensuring high levels of employee well-being.

The firm manages its fisheries in strict accordance with scientific advice, procuring fish and shellfish based on equivalent principles and contributing to advancing knowledge of sustainable fisheries, the marine environment, and new species. In addition, Royal Greenland focuses on energy consumption at processing plants and fisheries, investing heavily in upgrading its seagoing fleet to modern and energy-efficient trawlers. Simultaneously, it aspires to implement recycling practices to reduce waste and has ensured that 88 percent of plastic materials under Royal Greenland’s brand are made from recirculable materials.

Royal Greenland remains committed to delivering quality products to its clients, which has proved instrumental in cementing its position as a leading player in the sector. It is a network of locations, cultures and functions, and together, it maximizes the commercial value of seafood from the North Atlantic. Complemented by its focus on environmental responsibility and sustainability, Royal Greenland is poised for continued growth and innovation.