Undercurrent News reported live from the Icefish expo and the Fish Waste for Profit conference, running Sept. 18-20 in Reykjavik, Iceland.

The Icelandic Fisheries, Seafood & Aqua Exhibition (to give it its full title) is the longest-running international fishing exhibition in Iceland. First held in 1984, the expo has developed into a "showcase of every aspect of the commercial fishing industry and seafood sector," said its organizers.

Then the Fish Waste for Profit event, commencing Sept. 19, provided attendees with knowledge on how to maximize their return on investment from potentially discarded parts of the catch that can be turned into high-value products for non-food sectors.

'Pulled salmon' can be processors' most affordable, most profitable product offering

As reported earlier this month, Finnish biotechnology firm Hailia launched its first salmonid product at retail earlier this year; initial sales and feedback have been good, said Michaela Lindstrom, managing director and founding partner at the start-up. Click here for the full story. 

Latest '100% fish' proposals include Pacific Islands tuna, Royal Greenland-linked shrimp effort

Icelandic cod has become the figurehead for the "100% fish" movement — thanks in large part to the work of Thor Sigfusson and the Iceland Ocean Cluster he founded — but various other projects are now in the works worldwide. Click here for the full story. 

Danish seafood cluster to launch this month

The Danish Ocean Cluster is finally due to officially open next week after first being announced in the summer of 2022. Click here for the full story. 

Processing 'wastewater' one of the 'high-hanging fruits' of the 100% fish proposal

One project being worked on by Icelandic research body Matis is a particularly challenging one — utilizing the wastewater from fish processing, said project manager Hildur Inga Sveinsdottir. Click here for the full story. 

With cash for start-ups hard to come by, Iceland seafood cluster plans fund

Seafood sector start-ups often find that cash and investors for businesses that are only on the cusp of realization is hard to come by. Click here for the full story. 

Canadian by-product upcycling business wants to merge with or buy seafood processor to scale up

Newfoundland, Canada-based by-product upcycler 3F Waste Recovery is planning to merge with or purchase a seafood processor in order to scale up its business, said Ben Wiper, founder and CEO. Click here for the full story. 

Delayed but not defeated: Aurora Abalone plans harvests by 2027

Icelandic aquaculture firm Aurora Abalone is still operating in the town of Grindavik, despite the ongoing volcanic eruption that began in November 2023, said CEO Vala Valthorsdottir. Click here for the full story. 

UK's Ace Aquatec wins by-product innovation award for role in harvesting 'too-small' salmon

UK aquaculture technology firm Ace Aquatec has been recognized in the 2024 Icelandic Fisheries Awards — on its first trip to Icefish — for its role in developing harvests of farmed salmon "too small" for conventional markets. Click here for the full story.