Today, 18 June, an introductory meeting will be held on Matís' operations and the company's new office. The meeting takes place in the community center in Bíldudalur and starts at 17.
Experts from Matís in Reykjavík, Snæfellsnes and the southern Westfjords will be on site to present the activities and the possibilities involved in opening Matís' offices in the southern Westfjords and in Snæfellsnes.
All who are interested are invited to the meeting to get to know Matís 'activities and what possibilities are available for Matís' research and assistance in developing the economy in the area. Matís is a knowledge and research company that works on development and innovation in the food industry, biotechnology and food safety. Matís provides advice and services to companies in the fisheries and agriculture sectors, as well as the Icelandic state. For example, Matís is involved in the development of new products and processes for companies and has an important role to play in terms of food quality and safety.
Matís will work with companies, local authorities and individuals in the area who will be able to use Matís' expertise to build their own operations. Matís' operations in Breiðafjörður are based on a solid and strong collaboration with the locals, as they have taken the initiative in the development that Matís is currently embarking on.
There are great opportunities for increased value creation in the area. The fishing industry is a key industry in constant development, but in addition there are opportunities for the development of aquaculture and the utilization of other raw materials in the area. In the south of the Westfjords, there is a great growth in aquaculture and a strong development in that field. Matís 'operations will support the necessary research and development in connection with aquaculture, but it is expected that services for aquaculture-related activities will be one of the main challenges for Matís' employees in the area. As the largest cost item of aquaculture lies in feed and feeding, the development of feed costs is not least considered.
Strengthening food production will play a key role in increased value creation in the southern Westfjords and by Breiðafjörður. Individuals and companies interested in the production of food from raw materials from the area are especially invited to the meeting to get to know Matís' work and the opportunities it has to offer for further product development and production. Product processing creates valuable products and increased income opportunities, as well as a more diverse economy and a wider range of products. The southern Westfjords have great potential for more processing from the raw materials produced here for sea and land, and without a doubt there are many ideas among the residents of the area that are well worth implementing.
Matís staff encourages all interested parties to come and get to know the operations, meet the staff and discuss issues. We look forward to tackling upcoming projects with the local communities, businesses and all locals and welcome you to the meeting.
Matís, Vínlandsleið 12, Reykjavík, 422-5000, matis@matis.is and Matís staff in the south of the Westfjords.
For further information:
Lilja Magnúsdóttir, 858-5085, liljam@matis.is
Hólmgeir Reynisson, 867-4553, holmgeir@matis.is