"Our board has been forced to consider extremely difficult scenarios in order to futureproof the business and secure our remaining staff across Scotland," a Bakkafrost spokesperson said.
Although positive overall thanks to good results in the Faroe Islands, jellyfish and startup issues in a smolt facility in Scotland have weighed down Bakkafrost's results.
"We are not satisfied with the financial results in this quarter," said CEO Regin Jacobsen, although the company claims record biological performance in the Faroe Islands will support future growth.