The project received €13.2 million in funding from the Galician Government.
Xunta de Galicia
Stolt Sea Farm has inaugurated its new sole hatchery in Cervo, Galicia, in the presence of the President of the Xunta de Galicia, Alfonso Rueda, following the groundbreaking ceremony for the RAS 2 building.
The new facility will increase productive capacity by more than 7,000 square metres, reaching over 500 tonnes of annual production and creating 26 direct jobs and a further 50 indirect jobs in the A Mariña region. The project has received €13.2 million in co-financing from European FEMPA funds and the Galician Government.
"The fact that a company of this scale continues to strengthen its ties with Galicia and has its global operations centre in our region is something for which we must be grateful for its confidence," said Rueda.
The aquaculture sector in Galicia comprises more than 2,600 companies, 5,600 jobs and a turnover of €247 million. In addition, exactly one year ago, Galicia assumed exclusive powers over the management of its coastline.
"Galicia is a reliable place to invest, a place that responds to the efforts of those who risk their resources to continue creating growth and strengthening the collaboration between our public and private sectors," the president added.
Stolt Sea Farm, part of the international Stolt-Nielsen Group, reported an increase in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2026. Specifically, the Spanish aquaculture company, which is part of the group's business portfolio, contributed positively to Stolt-Nielsen’s overall results.
In Spain, the company operates seven farms in Galicia dedicated to turbot and sole production, along with other supporting facilities such as its headquarters and warehouses. These facilities make Galicia Stolt Sea Farm's main production hub worldwide.