CONTACT US ÍSLENSKA THE COMPANY FISHFARMING FLEET LAND BASED SALES AND EXPORT WE PRODUCE HEALTHY QUALITY PRODUCTS IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY Arrow down NEWS 08 NOV Samherji Fish farming awarded ASC certification Samherji Fish farming has been awarded the ASC environmental certification for its land-based farming and production of Arctic Char. The ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification is one of the most stringent environmental certifications in aquaculture and is recognized worldwide. Samherji Fish farming operates two on growing farms for Arctic char in the Southern Peninsula Region, and the production was about 3500 tons last year. The company also has Whole Foods Market and BAP (Best Aquaculture Practice) certifications. see more 07 SEP The new electricity connection is a positive step for the environment Vilhelm Thorsteinsson EA 11, Samherji's new pelagic vessel, arrived in Neskaupstadur last week to offload about 850 tonnes of mackerel at Síldarvinnslan's processing plant. This landing marks a positive milestone; an electric connection was used for the first time to connect ships while they land raw materials in the fish processing plant. Furthermore, it is estimated that the oil consumption of ships will decrease by 300 thousand litres per year due to the use of this new equipment. The cost of the project is over a hundred million ISK. see more 03 SEP Exemplary facilities for workers Representatives of the Federation of General and Special Workers in Iceland (SGS) got acquainted with the operation of Samherji's high-tech processing plant in Dalvík today after the facilities had been more or less closed for months due to the pandemic. Björn Snæbjörnsson, chairman of the Federation of General and Special workers in Iceland, who is also chairman of the trade union Eining-Idja, says that the facilities for workers in the building are exemplary. see more 22 JUN STATEMENT AND APOLOGY FROM SAMHERJI In the following statement, Samherji seeks to explain its views in the so-called Namibia case and, at the same time, present some of the main findings of an investigation by the Norwegian law firm Wikborg Rein. Initially, it was intended to present the results to the Icelandic authorities a while back, but it has been repeatedly postponed for well-known reasons. Therefore, although that presentation has not yet taken place, it is now appropriate to present some comments from Samherji regarding the main findings from the investigation. see more 15 JUN Samherji and HS Orka sign agreement for land-based fish farming in the Resource Park in Reykjanes Samherji fiskeldi ehf. has entered into agreements with HS Orka for the development of land-based salmon farming in the Resource Park by the Reykjanes Power Plant. The goal is to produce a wholesome quality product with a low ecological footprint. The company has secured access to sea and electricity to produce up to 40 thousand tons of salmon on land annually. Warm seawater will be used in the production, a resource stream from the cooling of the Reykjanes Power Plant. Samherji fiskeldi has also reached an agreement with landowners for the development. A general briefing about the proj... see more MORE NEWS Products Samherji produces quality products, active in all stages of the value chain from fishing, farming and processing to export and sales. Documentary on our new plant in Dalvik Icefresh Seafood Ice Fresh Seafood emphasizes on sales and excellent service for suppliers and customers, as well as sales for other producers. More information on icefresh.is Samherji hf. Glerárgötu 30 600 Akureyri, Iceland Phone +354 560 9000 samherji(at)samherji.is Job Application Job applications can be filled out and sent electronically: General job application Apply for seamanship Quick links Ice Fresh Seafood Samherji´s YouTube Mailinglist Please enter a valid email address