SEAFOOD UTILIZATION, PROCESSING AND MARKETS

RESPONSIBLE UTILIZATION

Conservation of marine resources together with their economic and efficient utilization are the cornerstones of effective fisheries management.

Responsible disposition of the catch is closely linked to these principles. This involves direct use and processing for human food but also processing for industrial purposes without undue waste or discards. Utilization of some stocks for human food is sometimes limited by economic considerations, such as the cost of processing against product value on the market.

Icelandic fisheries management does not include any rules on catch disposition but discards are punishable by law. In general, the disposition of the catch is subject to market forces and shows a marked difference from one fish species to another.

Choose the following section for further information on the disposition of the catch from all the major fisheries in Iceland.

Disposition of Icelandic Resources

PROCESSING AND MARKETS

Products of the Icelandic seafood industry are an interesting mixture of the traditional and the modern seafood menu worldwide. Traditional seafood includes salted and cured products for markets that value them highly for everyday life and celebrations alike while quick frozen and fresh seafood provide the freshness that consumers desire as a part of a healthy and tasty diet.

Whether traditional or modern, the Icelandic seafood products are always made by application of the latest processing technology and proper attention to quality. Modern markets for seafood demand nothing less.

Choose from the following sections to find out more about the Icelandic seafood processing industry and markets.

Seafood for the world
Believing as we do, that Icelandic seafood is the best in the world, we are happy to sell almost all of it on the international markets. This is not due to a noble sacrifice or abstinence on behalf of the Icelandic people. On the contrary, Icelanders are among the most avid seafood eaters in the world - per capita that is, but with a nation of only 300,000 people we are privileged to have a large surplus for the rest of the world to enjoy.

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The Icelandic Ministry of Fisheries