Matís' three employees were on a trip to the Faroe Islands recently. There they learned about food production and research in the islands and also introduced Matís' activities to the locals.
A meeting was held with stakeholders in pelagic fishing and processing, where, among other things, Matís' research in those areas was discussed. There was a lot of interest before the meeting, where our "cousins" learned about the development of fishing and processing mackerel in this country and Matís' projects related to pelagic species. The participants in the meeting were particularly interested in the work that has been done regarding the mapping of stock units of different fish species using genetic methods, in particular herring and mackerel. There was an interest among the participants to take a greater part in this work in the future, as there are great interests at stake where it is possible to use genetic research for the analysis and monitoring of stock units and as a basis for the division of fishing rights between countries. At the same time to prevent deception in the marketing of seafood.
Matís employees also held a meeting with representatives of ministries, institutions, town representatives and research funds, where Matís' food factories were introduced. The Faroese are considering the establishment of innovation centers in the islands and were interested in learning about Matís' experience of operating the food factories, which operate in Reykjavík, Hornafjörður and Flúðir.
Matís' employees benefited greatly from this visit to the Faroe Islands and expect that it can further enhance the good co - operation that the company has with local parties.
For further information Jónas R. Viðarsson at Matís.