COLDWATER SALMON LIMITED

Coldwater Salmon Limited is a pioneering Irish aquaculture company that specialises in land‑based salmon farming using a Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS). Based in Galway, the firm produces fully grown, antibiotic‑free salmon in a controlled environment, eliminating the risk of escapes, reducing pollution and preserving natural habitats. The company’s CEO, Julian Connor, brings unrivalled expertise from establishing Switzerland’s first land‑based salmon operation, Swiss Lachs, where salmon eggs are turned into smoked salmon.

Coldwater’s portfolio includes fresh, smoked, grazed and mousse salmon, as well as caviar, gift sets and accessories, all marketed directly to consumers to maximise value. By combining premium, locally produced fish with a sustainable, zero‑chemical approach, the business commands prices up to 50 % above imported alternatives. The Galway facility is the first in Ireland to grow salmon to a commercial size of 4‑5 kg on land, and the company is actively seeking public and private investment to expand its network of RAS farms across Europe and the United States.