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From Icelandic seafood trade magazin Ægir from 1972
This article from Icelandic seafood trade magazin Ægir from 1972 tells the story of the foundation of Sölustofnun Lagmetis (The government sales office for canned
Mackerel season off to a good start
The first Icelandic boats have reported good catches of mackerel. The boats are currently catching in the „Smuthullet“ area south of Swalbard. The total quota
Seafood Expo Global 2022 in Barcelona
Seafood Expo Global is set to take place on 26 to 28 April, 2022, in Barcelona, and the first time the event will be held
Icelandic capelin quota increased
The Icelandic capelin quota of 2022 has been increased as the Norwegian vessels catchin off Iceland‘s coast were unable to finish their allocated quota. The
Bad weather hampering capelin fishing.
As of today, about 55% of the total capelin quota have been caught so far. Thereof about 10% of the landings have been frozen whole
Capelin Season of to good start
The Icelandic processing plants have begun to freeze the first capelin of the 2022 season. The catches are going well and the Icelandic plants are
“Mega“ capelin season off to a slow start
The entire Icelandic pelagic fleet is off the east coast catching the capelin. The fish has been evasive and tricky to catch with daily catches
Huge capelin quota suggested for 2022 season.
The Icelandic Marine Research Institute (Hafro) has suggested a massive capelin quota for the coming 2022 season. The total recommended catch will be 904.200 MT