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    Viðskipting blómstra á IceFish 2017 eftir vel heppnaðar Tengslastundir

    2017-09-14T19:05:39Z

    Í gær tóku tæplega hundrað manns frá 24 löndum þátt í Tengslastundunum, alls ríflega hundrað fundir.Tengslastundir IceFish skapa aðstæður fyrir þátttakendur til að kynnast öflugum fyrirtækjum á vettvangi sem kallað hefur verið „Meet-the-buyer“ á ensku, eða „Hittu-kaupandann.“ Þátttakendur í gær höfðu sérstaklega á orði að þetta hefði verið mjög ...

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    Einstakt ferðalag í boði Marels á IceFish 2017

    2017-09-14T19:05:26Z

    Þessi nýja sýndarveruleika upplifun virkar þannig að notandinn setur upp sýndarveruleikagleraugu sem sýna 360° upptöku af FleXicut kerfi Marels í notkun í íslenskri fiskvinnslu.FleXicut-kerfið er fyrirtaks dæmi um áherslu fyrirtækisins á tækninýjungar og nýsköpun í fremstu röð. Marel býður gestum að koma á sýningarbás sinn (B30) og kynnast þar ...

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    Makríllinn malar gull

    2017-09-14T19:05:13Z

    Skip Síldarvinnslustöðvarinnar, Beitir NK-123, var að landa tæpum 1300 tonnum af makríl sem veiddist í alþjóðlegri lögsögu, um svipað leyti og annað skip fyrirtækisins, Börkur NK-122, hóf veiðar á sömu slóðum í gærmorgun. Í kjölfarið veiðir Bjarni Ólafsson AK-70 á þessum miðum. Kristinn Snæbjörnsson, fyrsti stýrimaður á Beiti, segir ...

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    Forseti Íslands heiðursgestur á IceFish 2017

    2017-09-14T19:05:04Z

    Guðni fór í skoðunarferð um sýninguna til að kynnast nýsköpun í faginu og heilsa upp á bæði sýnendur og þátttakendur.„Það er mikill heiður að forsetinn hafi heimsótt sýninguna. Hann varði góðum klukkutíma hér og heimsótti sextán sýningarbása og heilsaði bæði upp á íslenska og erlenda sýnendur,“ segir Marianne Rasmussen ...

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    Opnun annarrar ráðstefnu Íslensku sjávarútvegsráðstefnunnar um nýtingu fiskúrgangs

    2017-09-14T19:04:33Z

    Ræða Þórs nefndist „Við getum skapað meiri verðmæti!“ og fjallaði um sjávarútvegsiðnaðinn á Íslandi og þá víðtæku möguleika sem bjóðast þeim sem vilja finna nýjar leiðir til að nýta fiskúrgang. Hann lagði áherslu á mikilvægi viðburða á borð við ráðstefnuna, því að þar hittast lykilmenn í greininni og með ...

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    President of Iceland guest of honour at Icefish 2017

    2017-09-14T17:46:08Z

    Taking a tour of the exhibition to see the latest most innovative products on show the president was able to meet and greet both exhibitors and attendees.Marianne Rasmussen Coulling, Events director, Mercator Media commented "We were honoured to have the president visiting the exhibition this morning. He spent over ...

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    Opening session of 2nd Icelandic Fisheries Conference

    2017-09-14T17:45:29Z

    In his speech, entitled 'We can create more value!', Thor covered the fishing industry in Iceland and the endless possibilities that exist for those looking to find a use for discarded by products. He emphasised the importance of events such as this, for uniting key individuals in this industry ...

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    Opening session of 2nd Icelandic Fisheries Conference

    2017-09-14T17:45:29Z

    In his speech, entitled 'We can create more value!', Thor covered the fishing industry in Iceland and the endless possibilities that exist for those looking to find a use for discarded by products. He emphasised the importance of events such as this, for uniting key individuals in this industry ...

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    Bright future ahead for the byproduct reutilisation industry in Iceland and beyond

    2017-09-14T17:44:58Z

    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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    Bright future ahead for the byproduct reutilisation industry in Iceland and beyond

    2017-09-14T17:44:58Z

    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

    2017-09-14T17:44:29Z

    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

    2017-09-14T17:43:43Z

    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

    2017-09-14T17:43:15Z

    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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    Bluefin tuna tagging helps sustainable fisheries

    2017-09-14T13:01:00Z

    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

    2017-09-14T12:37:07Z

    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

    2017-09-14T12:24:54Z

    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 ...

  • Scotland currently receives 46% of the UK’s share of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
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    Scotland seeks assurance for future fisheries and aquaculture investment

    2017-09-14T10:57:00Z

    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

    2017-09-13T16:07:47Z

    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

    2017-09-13T16:07:18Z

    '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

    2017-09-13T16:06:49Z

    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 ...