The Japanese seafood company has already established salmon and trout farming operations in Denmark and is due to begin trials at its aquaculture business in Latvia.
Although it included participation of existing investor Tor Investment Management, the operation was led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group.
Jan Eirik Johnsen, currently Head of Analysis for Pelagic Fish and Key Account Manager for Pelagic Species at headquarters, will take up his new position in July.