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Bright future ahead for the byproduct reutilisation industry in Iceland and beyond
Snorri Hreggvidsson, founder and owner of Margildi, spoke about the creation of high grade fish oils but waste is a term he doesn't like. It isn't waste; it is being used for the creation of commercially viable products.David Tomas Davidsson from Codland reminded attendees that the industry is changing ...
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Business soars at Icefish 2017 after matchmaking takes off
Over 90 participants from 24 countries were in attendance yesterday, totalling just over 100 meetings taking place.The Icefish matchmaking meetings provide a platform for attendees to meet with new, innovative companies in a 'Meet- the-buyer" format. Attendees who took part commented on their positive experience, adding that the ...
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A unique tour for the Icelandic Fisheries Minister with Marel at IceFish 2017
The premiere of this virtual reality experience at IceFish provides a unique insight into automatic whitefish processing with Marel's FleXicut line. The FleXicut water-jet cutter is a prime example of the company's focus on cutting-edge innovation and technology.Marel welcomes visitors to IceFish stand B30 to come and explore FleXicut ...
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Hitting the mackerel hotspot
Síldarvinnslan's Beitir is landing 1260 tonnes of mackerel caught in international waters, while the company´s other pelagic vessel Börkur started fishing in the same area yesterday morning, closely followed by Bjarni Ólafsson as soon as it finished landing its last trip. According to Beitir's chief mate Kristinn Snæbjörnsson, there ...
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NewsBluefin tuna tagging helps sustainable fisheries
Bluefin tuna have been tagged in Danish and Swedish waters for the first time to help develop sustainable fisheries.
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Afburðamenn í íslenskum sjávarútvegi heiðraðir
Á meðal þeirra sem heiðraðir voru með verðlaunum í kvöld eru þrír landsþekktir afburðamenn í íslenskum sjávarútvegi, hver á sínu sviði, þeir Bárður Hafsteinsson, stofnandi Skipatækni sem hannað hefur marga farsælustu og endingarbestu fiskiskipa íslenska flotans, Arthúr Bogason, fyrrum formaður Landssambands smábátaeiganda, og Guðmundur Þ. Jónsson, skipstjóri Vilhelms Þorsteinssonar EA, ...
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7th Icelandic Fisheries Awards highlights success within the Commercial Fishing Industry
First introduced in 1999, the evening recognises and awards excellence within the Icelandic and International Fishing Industry, highlighting the most innovative and ground-breaking products and rewarding outstanding service.This year's event was sponsored by Landsbankinn, Vonin, and Bureau Veritas. The winners were selected by a judging panel spearheaded by Gudjon ...
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NewsScotland seeks assurance for future fisheries and aquaculture investment
The UK Government must urgently set out how it will protect funding for fish and seafood sectors post-Brexit or risk undermining Scotland’s food and drink success story, says its Rural Economy Secretary.
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Norðmenn áberandi á IceFish 2017
Þjóðarbásinn, sem Scanexpo AS veitir forstöðu, inniheldur mörg af þekktustu norsku fyrirtækjunum sem veita sjávarútveginum þjónustu.Þar á meðal eru:Addcon Nordic AS – sem kynnir ásamt samstarfsfyrirtækinu GC Rieber Salt AS lausnir til að tryggja ferskleika fisks til bræðslu og aukaafurða.Brödrene Fürst AS – sem sýnir ásamt samstarfsfyrirtækinu Riga Woods ...
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Looking for the technological edge
'So, of course we are taking part in the IceFish exhibition," he said, commenting that the Icelandic market is a highly demanding one, but also a market that appreciates innovation as skippers and companies seek to constantly make their fishing more efficient.The company gets much of the credit for ...
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WSI puts gender on the agenda
According to WSI co-founder Marie Christine Montfort, IceFish is an ideal opportunity for the group's first public appearance and they will be at Stand A70 to answer questions – and ask questions of their own."The choice for launching WSI in Iceland is two-fold: its fishing industry is very dynamic ...
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IceFish opens its doors today
“We are delighted to open the doors today to the 12th Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition,” said Mercator Media’s events director Marianne Rasmussen Coulling. “This year’s show has received tremendous interest and we are set for three very busy days of business ahead.” She ...
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NewsCrewsaver marks 60 years of pioneering lifejacket technology
Marine safety equipment manufacturer Crewsaver is celebrating 60 years of pioneering lifejacket innovation in 2017.
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News$10,000 prize for insect-based animal feed business
A startup which uses black soldier flies to produce fish feed and fertiliser has won a $10,000 prize for development.
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Ný kynslóð línuveiðibáta
„Við höldum áfram afar vel heppnuðu samstarfi okkar við skipasmíðastöðina í Hvide Sande í Danmörku en þar er nú verið að smíða 26 metra snurvoðar- og netabát fyrir íslenska eigendur,“ sagði Björgvin Ólafsson hjá BP Shipping. „Nýja Hafborgin verður afhent um næstu áramót, á undan áætlun. Nýja línubátahönnunin hefur ...
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Bacalao-trollin eru tímamótaskref
„Vónin þróar og framleiðir veiðarfæri og búnað til fiskeldis og hver einasta Icefish-sýning er okkur mikið tilhlökkunarefni. Sýningin sjálf er mjög fagmannlega og vel skipulögð og þangað kemur stór hópur manna sem taka mikilvægar og afdrifaríkar ákvarðanir,“ sagði Bogi Nón hjá Vóninni.Fyrirtækið býr að yfirgripsmikilli reynslu á sviði fiskeldis ...
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Undirkæling (Sub-Chilling) í sýningarbási
Í ár leggur fyrirtækið mesta áherslu á hvítfisk og fulltrúar þess eru þess albúnir að fræða gesti sína um þá fjölbreyttu vörur sem Skaginn 3X hefur upp á að bjóða, allt frá einstökum tækjum upp í fullkomnar uppsettar tækjasamstæður.„Íslenski markaðurinn er eitt mikilvægasta markaðssvæði okkar og það er fyrirtækinu ...
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New Generation Longliners
"This continues the very good co-operation we have had already with the Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark, which is currently building a 26 metre combination netter/flyshooter for owners in Iceland," said BP Shipping's Björgvin Ólafsson. "The new Hafborg will be delivered around New Year and will be ahead of ...
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Bacalao Breakthrough
"As developers and manufacturers of fishing gear and aquaculture equipment, we at Vónin always look forward to the IceFish Exhibition. It's always a very professional and well-organised event with a wide selection of decision makers present," said Vónin's Bogi Nón.The company has extensive experience in the aquaculture business behind ...
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Sub-Chilling on the stand
This year the company emphasis is on whitefish, while being on-hand to inform visitors of the range that Skaginn 3X has to offer from individual pieces of equipment up to complete installations."The Icelandic market is one of the most important for the company and for us it's vital that ...
