Matís - Patreksfjörður in the South of the Icelandic Westfjords
Matis ltd. -- a dynamic Icelandic Food and Biotech R D Company Matís is an independent research institute which strives toward innovation in the food industry, biotechnology and food security. Matís provides consultancy and services to companies in fisheries and agriculture as well as governmental agencies. As an example, Matís develops new products and processes for businesses and plays an important role regarding the quality and safety of the Icelandic food supply. In the summer of 2012 Matís opened a branch in Patreksfjörður to serve the southern Westfjords (Icelandic: sunnaverðir Vestfirðir) and the area of Breidafjordur, in collaboration with Matís #39;operations in Snaefellsnes. The southern Westfjords has been known throughout generations as a major fishery and fish processing area as well as for great development in fish farming, especially in recent years. The structure is primarily in the farming of salmon, char and rainbow trout, but also mussel farming. Among other products are calcareous algae processing, shrimp fishing in Arnarfjörður as well as traditional agriculture business. In recent years, efforts have been made to obtain certifications of sustainable production from the area, for fish processing, fishing and fish farming. Additionally, organic certification has been sought in regards to harvesting and utilization of plants from the area. Such certification increases the possibility of marketing the product and promotes environmental awareness of its ...From:Matís ohf.Views:2 0ratingsTime:04:13More inScience Technology
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