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GIANT LEAPS project concludes: four-year study on the sustainability of novel proteins
On 25 June, the GIANT LEAPS project held its final conference in Brussels, marking the conclusion of a four-year research project within Horizon Europe...
WEFTA 2026 in Reykjavik
The international WEFTA conference will be held in Reykjavík from 12–16 October 2026. WEFTA is an international collaborative network in the blue bioeconomy, with a focus on fisheries,...
A study of the effectiveness of fish oil with added free fatty acids in the fight against colds and flu
The oil most commonly found on the market today has been refined to remove what are known as free fatty acids. Before this refining process became standard practice...
Matís at the PISCeS Conference in Canada
Davíð Gíslason, Project Manager at Matís, and Marjolijn Rika Nijzigh, PhD student, attended the PISCeS Conference, held at the University of Guelph in...
Genotyping at Matís in full swing
Genotyping analyses assessing the resistance of sheep to scrapie are now carried out at Matís, under an agreement with the Agricultural Advisory Centre (RML). The genetics team at Matís has...
Can spectroscopy predict the quality of fishmeal as an ingredient in salmon feed?
The project “Development of imaging and spectroscopy-based prediction models to assess the quality of fishmeal as an ingredient in salmon feed” was recently completed. The project was...
Environmental monitoring specialist
Matís is seeking an ambitious specialist to work on diverse projects in the field of environmental monitoring. The role involves overseeing and carrying out environmental monitoring projects...
Matís receives new accreditations from SWEDAC for three important analyses
Matís has received confirmation from SWEDAC of new accreditations for three important analyses. These are fluoride measurements in water at...
Course on Monitoring and Prevention of Legionella Bacteria
Recently, Hrólfur Sigurðsson, team leader at the microbiology department of Matís, held a brief and concise course on monitoring and prevention of Legionella bacteria. The course was specifically...
Seminar on Aquaculture Manure and Related Challenges
With a significant increase in land-based aquaculture, salmon manure – i.e. salmon faeces and uneaten feed – will accumulate and a use must be found for it. If the plans of land-based aquaculture companies...
First Annual Meeting of the MeCCAM Project Held in Rhodes
During the first week of May, the first annual meeting of the European project MeCCAM took place in Rhodes, Greece. All project participants came together, comprising 15 partners in total...
The Value of Food Research – Matís Conference 2026
2 June 2026, 09:00 – 12:30 | Norðurljós Hall, Harpa. How do we ensure safe, sustainable and competitive food systems in an era of climate change, artificial intelligence...
Specialist in Maintenance of Air Quality Monitoring Equipment
Matís is looking for an ambitious specialist to manage and operate air quality monitoring equipment. The position is varied, offers flexible working hours and...
Matís participated in Blue Open House at Innovation Week
Matís participated in the Blue Open House event, held on April 30th as part of Innovation Week. The event was...
NGSN Kick-off Meeting: A New Vision for More Sustainable Protein Sources
The kick-off meeting of the NGSN - Nordic Gastronomy and Sensory Network for Protein Transition took place on April 21, 2026 in Helsinki, where...
Utilization of macroalgae in food production
The report "SEAWEEDS FOR FOOD: from production to consumer. A Nordic perspective on quality, processing and market advancement" was recently published...