Aquaculture

Farmed Salmon Welfare 2027 Outlook

Looking ahead to salmon welfare progress in 2027, identifying priority areas and emerging opportunities for welfare improvement.

Key Facts

Mandatory pre-slaughter stunning is expected to become more widely required in regulatory frameworks
Individual fish monitoring technology will become commercially viable at larger scale
Genetic lice resistance will contribute meaningfully to reduced treatment frequency
RAS systems will continue expanding as an alternative to sea cages with welfare benefits
Consumer demand for welfare-certified salmon will continue growing in key markets

Welfare Considerations

The 2027 outlook for salmon welfare is cautiously optimistic. Regulatory trends toward mandatory stunning, technological advances in individual monitoring, and genetic progress in lice resistance all point toward meaningful welfare improvement. Consumer demand is creating market incentives that reinforce regulatory drivers. The gap between best practice and industry average remains a welfare challenge.

What You Can Do

Continue choosing certified salmon from leading welfare producers
Support organisations advocating for regulatory welfare improvements in aquaculture
Stay informed about salmon welfare science progress through reputable organisations