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Laboratories and pilot plants

Nofima has laboratories and research facilities that meet the needs of our research areas. The facilities give the industries the opportunity to both carry out experiments and to run trial productions.

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Nofima’s test panel for sensory analysis

At Nofima in Ås, our professional sensory panel consists of trained sensory assessors. They perform sensory analysis of food and drink, as well as other products where sensory stimuli are important to the experience.

Aquafeed Technology Centre

At our innovation facilities called the Aquafeed Technology Centre, we test new ingredients and develop feeds of the future.

BioLab

Nofima’s accredited contract and research laboratory offers analytical services in chemistry, microbiology and physical measurements.

Biotep

In our flexible mini-factory high technology companies can test and optimize their processes to extract all desired components from marine- and plant-based biomass.

National Centre of Excellence in Capture-Based Aquaculture

Wild fish can be kept alive after being caught to increase both quality and value. Nofima’s research community has played a key role in the development of the method, and works closely with the industry to improve both technology and fish welfare.

Aquaculture facilities

Nofima has several aquaculture facilities where we conduct research.

We have land-based facilities with fresh water, seawater and recycled water, facilities developed for cod farming and several research permits.

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Centre for Marine Aquaculture

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Nofima Centre for Recirculation in Aquaculture

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Research permits in aquaculture

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Research Station for Sustainable Aquaculture

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Tromsø Aquaculture Research Station

Food pilot plant

Together with NBMU, we offer first-class facilities for research, education and product development of food and residual raw materials.

The food pilot consists of a number of process halls where researchers, students and companies can test, among other things, new technology and packaging solutions as well as new combinations of raw materials.

The following halls are located at Nofima in Ås.

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Bakery and processing facilities

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Fish Pilot Plant

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Food Packaging Pilot Plant

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Meat Pilot Plant

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Patogen Pilot Plant

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Vegetable Pilot Plant

Research facilities at Måltidets hus

The research rooms and laboratories at Måltidets Hus in Stavanger make up a total area of about 1,000 m2.

The area is divided up into different zones. The design allows for a great deal of flexibility as well as a high standard of hygiene.

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  • Pilot plant fish processing
  • Trials hall
  • Packaging hall
  • Autoclave room / heat treatment
  • Laboratories