The utilization of extra white fish products, especially cod, in Iceland has attracted deserved attention in Norway.
It is estimated that about a third of the Norwegian catch is discarded at the same time as catch quotas are generally declining and it is therefore urgent for the Norwegian fishing industry to look for ways to fully utilize the catch.
In the latest issue of Norwegian fish processing plants, Norwegian Seafood, An article by Sigurjón Arason, chief engineer at Matís and professor at the University of Iceland, can be found on the success that Icelanders have achieved in value creation and improved utilization of fish. But Matís has played a major role in product development for "extra products" in addition to which the company has contributed to better utilization through education for fish processing companies and small boat owners. Matís has also collaborated well with companies in the field of technical solutions for fish processing with the aim of maximizing utilization.
The article states that Icelandic products such as fish oil, dried cod tongues and various products made from cod liver have attracted attention. After all, products made from canned cod and roe were exported for over 72 million euros or a total of 18,000 tonnes in 2011 and products made from cod heads were exported for 50 million euros in the same year. Matís, in collaboration with companies in Iceland and abroad, has played a major role in the development of many new products that now create export value for Icelanders and are considered by representatives Norwegian Seafood that Norwegians can assimilate much of what Icelanders are doing in this field.
Here you can read the whole article, in Norwegian.
For further information Sigurjón Arason, chief engineer at Matís.