Continued reliance on wild fish puts salmon production at risk

In spite of projections of rapid growth, the salmon industry's ongoing dependence on wild-caught fish as feed puts investors at risk of losing their money, according to a report by the FAIRR investor network.

According to the report, farmed salmon production is expected to grow 40% by 2033 — making it a potentially attractive option for investors looking to grow their money. But populations and harvest of the wild-caught fish on which the industry depends have stagnated, which leaves the industry vulnerable to price hikes that could erode profits and cost investors money, according to FAIRR.