The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) organisation is making a repeat appearance at the IceFish 2026 Conferences as it continues its mission to emulate Iceland\u2019s success in aquaculture.<\/p>\n
GSGP unites the chief executives from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Qu\u00e9bec, and Wisconsin as equal partners in the region\u2019s nearly $9.3 (US) trillion economy, and all dedicated to the protection of the world\u2019s largest system of surface fresh water, some 20% of the global total.<\/p>\n
Inspired by Iceland\u2019s pioneering initiative in developing high value uses for all of a fish, notably cod, GSGP has launched its own 100% Great Lakes Fish project to maximise market opportunities for Great Lakes fish byproducts.<\/p>\n
Announcing its presence at IceFish 2026, GSGP said: \u201cIceland is a global leader in full fish utilization. The country pioneered the 100% fish concept with Icelandic cod, increasing utilization from a time when roughly 60% of the fish was discarded to a point where more than 90% of the cod is now used.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe value of products made from each fish has risen from about $12 (US) to more than $5,000 (US). Iceland is now home to a strong network of entrepreneurs, equipment manufacturers, and NGOs leading the development and implementation of 100% fish strategies.\u201d<\/p>\n
And it added: \u201cThe IceFish 100% Fish for Profit Conference offers attendees practical knowledge on how to maximize returns from underutilized parts of fish by turning them into high-value products. The conference typically attracts delegates from more than a dozen countries and provides an excellent opportunity to build relationships with companies interested in sharing expertise and exploring partnerships related to 100% fish strategies.\u201d<\/p>\n