Branding the World’s Largest Land-Based Trout Farm
Kind has undertaken the branding for what is set to become the world’s largest land-based trout fish farm. Hima Seafood’s investment of over 250 million Euros in this groundbreaking project in Rjukan, Telemark, signals a new era in aquaculture.
Hima® | Trusted Telemark Trout
Hima® Seafood is pioneering the future of aquaculture in the Rjukan Valley, Telemark. Employing revolutionary land-based fish farming techniques using fresh, recirculated mountain water, this venture aims to set a new standard in environmentally friendly premium trout farming. Nestled in the natural landscape of Rjukan, the swift, cold waters sourced from high-altitude mountain lakes produce the healthiest and best-tasting trout globally.
Hima, Genesis of the Name
In Norwegian, “Hima” describes a thin fog that envelops everything like a cloud touching the ground. In the Rjukan valley, this mist adds an air of mystery, shrouding both river and mountain. It acts as a veil of intrigue, slowly lifting to unveil the inherent natural beauty beneath.
The Birthplace of a Real Seafood Superstar
It takes a certain amount of darkness to see the stars.
In a valley in Telemark, it’s pitch-black five months a year.
Here, tall mountains protect the deep, crystal-clear waters.
This is the birthplace of a real seafood superstar.
The fog symbolises the mysterious, and it hides many treasures. The very origin of Hima’s name comes from the fog that also characterises the dark valley the fish live in. A valley that is covered in complete darkness five months of the year. The sheltered, mysterious surroundings of pure mountain water from surrounding glaciers create a perfect atmosphere for a trout to thrive. When the darkness and fog disappear, you see the culinary treasure crystal clear.
Capturing Culinary Mystique: Unveiling Elegance through Photography
Our image style delves into the enigmatic allure of mist, uncovering our product in a way that resonates with mystery and sophistication. The mist, akin to the ethereal unveilings witnessed in Michelin-starred restaurants, is a transformative element. Employing dry ice as an effective tool, the imagery captures the emergence of the flavorful Silver Trout from Telemark—an enchanting, almost magical moment. Crafted by nature, revealed in a symphony of hi-end mystique. Each photograph tells a story, not just of a fish but of an experience, an essence, and the magic inherent in every unveiling.
CREDIT
- Agency/Creative: KIND (Conceptual Branding AS)
- Article Title: Hima Seafood Photography for Product
- Organisation/Entity: Agency
- Project Type: Photography
- Project Status: Published
- Agency/Creative Country: Norway
- Agency/Creative City: Bergen
- Market Region: Europe, Global
- Project Deliverables: Photography, Product Photography
- Industry: Food/Beverage
- Keywords: WBDS Agency Design Awards 2023/24
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Credits:
Chief Creative Director: Tom Emil Olsen
Design Director: Knut Harald Longva
Senior Designer: Agnieszka Gawlik
Senior Designer: Emil Olsen
Cinematographer: Stian Servoss
Director of Photography: Christoffer Meyer
Key Account Manager: Beate Myren Romslo
Key Account Manager: Marianne Erdal Holm
Strategic Brand Director: Thomas Danielsen