IceFish

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Gael Force Group will be exhibiting at this year’s IceFish conference, taking place from 22–24 September 2026 in Kópavogur, Iceland, bringing its latest aquaculture innovations to an international audience.

8th April 2026

Gael Force targets IceFish 2026

8th April 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The new Aquaculture Hub at IceFish is proving a success with high demand for exhibition spaces. 

1st April 2026

IceFish: Cabling for aquaculture

1st April 2026

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

JBT Marel and Bakkafrost have been working together on the development of a next‑generation salmon gutting solution, EVi.

31st March 2026

IceFish: Working together on EVi

31st March 2026

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

The 2026 edition of IceFish, running from 22–24 September in Kópavogur, Iceland, promises another dynamic gathering for the global seafood industry.

27th March 2026

IceFish 2026 welcomes global exhibitors

27th March 2026

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

WORLD FISHING EVENTS

The 2026 IceFish Bursary Awards have been announced in Reykjavik, recognising students supporting the future of commercial fishing and Icelandic fisheries.

17th March 2026

IceFish backs future fishing talent

17th March 2026

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Leading maritime events and media company Mercator has announced that the Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition & Conference(IceFish), will return to Smárinn, Fífan Halls, Kópavogur, Iceland on 22-24 September 2026.

28th October 2025

Icelandic Fisheries & Aquaculture Exhibition & Conference returning in ‘26

28th October 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

He’s only just stepped ashore – temporarily – from freezer trawler Reval Viking, one of the fleet of trawlers operated by Icelandic-owned Estonian company Reyktal. Now he’s facing a new challenge to…

10th October 2024

Shining a new light on shrimp trawling

10th October 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Rounding off events at this year’s Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood & Aqua Exhibition, Mercator Media, the organisers of the exhibition have awarded three students at the Icelandic College of Fisheries in Grindavik with ISK…

20th September 2024

Icelandic Fisheries Bursary Awards announced

20th September 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Skinney-Þinganes fishing company in Hornafjörður, Iceland, has signed a contract with Kælismiðjan Frost for the construction of a new cold storage facility.

20th September 2024

Kælismiðjan Frost to deliver new Hornafjörður facility

20th September 2024

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Slippurinn DNG and the Norwegian company Brunvoll AS have announced a new cooperative agreement between the two companies. Through the deal, confirmed at the Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood & Aqua Exhibition (IceFish), Slippurinn…

20th September 2024

Slippurinn DNG appointed Brunvoll’s agent in Iceland

20th September 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Elite Seafood has selected the Wisefish solution to optimise its trade and commerce operations, with the collaboration expected to improve the seafood distributor’s operational efficiency, financial management and customer relationship capabilities.

20th September 2024

Elite Seafood partners with Wisefish and Telos Team

20th September 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Seafood processors Einhamar, Íslenskt Sjávarfang and Samherji were among the big winners at the 9th Icelandic Fisheries Awards, held on 18 September 2024, scooping the titles of Outstanding Icelandic Achievement, Outstanding Processor and Overall Outstanding…

18th September 2024

Pioneers, excellence recognised at IceFish awards

18th September 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Innovation has been central to the success of Iceland’s fisheries and seafood sectors and is an increasingly important factor behind the value that they are creating. But this progress must be further…

18th September 2024

Iceland must keep innovating, insists fisheries minister

18th September 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Aquaculture equipment, technology and service supply partner Gael Force Group has launched a recruitment drive following the creation of new roles in sales and product development as part of sustained growth and…

18th September 2024

Gael Force launches recruitment drive

18th September 2024

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

Through a new partnership between Borncut and Uni-Food Technic, Icelandic processors are now able to acquire Borncut Portioning Machines directly from their local Uni-Food Technic division, which has been headed by CEO…

18th September 2024

Borncut and Uni-Food Technic team up

18th September 2024

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Dundee, Scotland-based aquaculture technology company Ace Aquatec has expanded the presence of its products into Oceania, with New Zealand-based king salmon producer Mount Cook Alpine Salmon seeing great benefits from the award-winning…

18th September 2024

Ace Aquatec extends biomass technology to New Zealand

18th September 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Another steep drop in the pelagic catch – for the second month in a row – led the total volume of fish and shellfish landed by Iceland’s fishing fleet in August 2024…

18th September 2024

Icelandic capture fisheries landings down 31% in August

18th September 2024

ICELANDIC FISHERIES EXHIBITION

ICELANDIC FISHERIES EXHIBITION

The 14th Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood & Aqua Exhibition, running 18-20 September 2024, marks 40 years of the industry-leading event and the busiest IceFish programme to-date.

16th September 2024

World Fishing & Aquaculture switches focus to IceFish 2024 coverage

16th September 2024

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Investment company Blue Future Holding has acquired the remaining 67.2% of the shares in GreenFox Marine AS, with the goal to expand into new markets and reach further growth. Previously, Blue Future…

16th September 2024

GreenFox Marine acquired by Blue Future Holding

16th September 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

With nearby volcanic activity forcing the people and businesses of fishing town Grindavik to relocate, the organisers of the 14th Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood & Aqua Exhibition (IceFish) are providing a special community…

9th September 2024

IceFish 2024 to bring Grindavik community back together

9th September 2024