Fjöregg MNÍ 2013 was presented for the 21st time at the conference of the Food Day of the Icelandic Food and Nutrition Association (MNÍ) which was held on 16 October.
Fjöregg MNÍ is awarded for a praiseworthy initiative in the food and / or nutrition field. Fjöreggið, an Icelandic glass artwork, designed and produced by Gleri in Bergvík, has from the beginning been provided with support from the Confederation of Icelandic Industries. This year, more than two dozen nominations were received for Fjöregg and it was the conclusion of the jury that the following five parties were well deserving of receiving Fjöregg 2013.
- Friðheimar in Bláskógabyggð
- Laufey Steingrímsdóttir, nutritionist
- Matís food factories
- Saltworks in Reykjanes by Ísfjarðardjúp
- The store Mrs. Lauga
Laufey Steingrímsdóttir received Fjöregg MNÍ this time.
Opinion of the jury on Matís Matarsmiðjur
Matís food factories are nominated to assist new small-scale food production. Matarsmiðjar Matís offers individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses the opportunity to engage in product development and start small-scale food production for a small rent. In this way, they save on investments in expensive equipment right from the start of operations. This provides a unique opportunity to continue testing oneself both in production and in the market. Special emphasis is placed on development in connection with local food and food tourism services.
More about Matís Food Workshops.