🤩 BIG news just in 🤩 Something exciting has been going on behind the scenes😃 We want to show you what ‘sustainability’ really means to us. A term that gets diluted in the industry by overuse, but we look at the facts. We are proud to launch our very first Impact Report, which encapsulates the past decade of responsible operations. In the ever-evolving landscape of aquaculture, sustainability stands as the compass guiding our journey towards responsible practices and environmental stewardship. We are passionate about our commitment to transparency, best practices, performance, respect, and the pursuit of a harmonious balance between ecological vitality and aquaculture excellence. 🐟 We recognize the impact our industry can have on the delicate balance of marine life. In this report, we share our sustainability initiatives and the measures taken to ensure the health and well-being of the environments we operate within. 🌍 Ready to dive into what the year 2023 was for Matorka? We invite you to explore our 2023 Impact Report and let us know your thoughts, read it here: https://lnkd.in/enPj84Rk “This report is issued to show the impact of our operations and that we are, based on facts, a sustainable business.” - CEO, Christo du Plessis. Cees-Jan Bastiaansen, CSO Maryke Musson, COO Arni Pall Einarsson, CCO Alexander K. Gudmundsson, CFO #sustainaiblity #sustainable #sustainableseafood #bluefoods #aquaculture #impactreport
Matorka
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Grindavík, Reykjanes 2,721 followers
the world's finest Arctic char
About us
Matorka produces the world's finest Arctic char in the world's most magical place - Iceland. Our mission is to responsibly raise the world’s finest Arctic char in harmony with Iceland's natural ecosystem. We responsibly raise the finest Arctic char, from the world’s most magical place - Iceland. Our farm is powered by 100% green geothermal electricity and uses pristine lava-filtered waters. Matorka’s founders had the vision to work within Iceland’s natural ecosystem to establish the most sustainable aquaculture in the world. Here, in our unique Grindavik location, they found the ideal setting to engineer a groundbreaking land-based aquaculture facility, creating what is truly the lowest impact, most responsible way to raise strong, thriving fish, with stewardship of the fish foremost. We are proud to be compliant with multiple leading global certifications spanning environmental sustainability, best labour practices, aquaculture and animal welfare. We are a dedicated and hands-on team who act with integrity, practicality and a genuine passion for raising this exceptional fish in Iceland’s beautiful and sometimes brutal environment. Iceland is known for producing the best Arctic char. And – by dedicating ourselves solely to raising this single extraordinary fish in this single magical location – we at Matorka are proud to supply the best tasting, healthiest Arctic char in Iceland, and the world. Our prized fish is available 52 weeks per year in the USA, Canada, Northern- and Western Europe.
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http://www.matorka.is
External link for Matorka
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Grindavík, Reykjanes
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- aquaculture, arctic char, fish farming, land-based aquaculture, sustainable aquaculture, sustainable fish farming, and fish processing
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Húsatóftir
Grindavík, Reykjanes 240, IS
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It was an honor to connect with Ambassador Ryotaro Suzuki of Japan in Iceland. Thank you for visiting Matorka!
We should never underestimate the force of nature. The gap I was standing near didn't exist a year ago. Nor should we underestimate the resilience of people. The company, Matorka, in Grindavík, which I visited yesterday, is now back on track, producing finest arctic char, at its land-based fish farming facilities near the town!
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At the OCEANOVATION festival, over 350 attendees including innovators, investors, corporates, and ocean enthusiasts, dived deep into pressing issues and explored nature-based solutions for ocean restoration. We got to share our story of how we produce the world's finest Arctic Char with this well-informed and interested audience, who share our passion for the Blue Economy. "I was again reminded why our Arctic char is so special, due to our unique farming environment and resources." - Christo du Plessis. A big thank you to the team at OCEANOVATION for organising this inspiring festival and to Aqua-Spark for the investor event. #matorka #arcticchar #sustainablefishing #fishfarm #landbasedfishfarm #aquaculture
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Matorka reposted this
Two insightful and inspiring days at the #OCEANOVATION Festival in The Hague this week. More than 300 ocean entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators shared their passion and knowledge including Christo du Plessis, CEO of Matorka. If you haven't followed the sustainability story of Matorka and their Arctic Char, please do! Christo has built a fabulous team in Iceland and the product is fabulous. Special thanks to Angus Begg for snapping this pic....great meeting you!
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We are proud to have been a part of "The Future of the Ocean and Aquaculture in Iceland" conference, hosted by IAOF Iceland Aquaculture and Ocean Forum and Arion banki. The conference brought together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of aquaculture and marine sustainability. Our CEO, Christo du Plessis, had the opportunity to highlight the incredible work our operations team has done under trying conditions. We are excited about the incredible innovation in the industry and look forward to positive growth in Iceland. Together, we are charting a course towards a sustainable and prosperous future for our oceans. 📸 Soffia Sigurgeirsdottir
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We are excited to announce that our CEO, Christo du Plessis will sharing the Matorka journey in sustainable aquaculture at the upcoming OCEANOVATION Festival in The Hague. The Oceanovation Festival is a premier event for those who are passionate about innovation for a more sustainable future. The event will feature keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops from industry leaders. This is a great opportunity to learn about cutting-edge solutions and network with others who share your passion for the ocean. If you’re attending, we look forward to connecting with you there!
🌊 2 Weeks to Go! Are You Joining Us? 🌊 The countdown has started, and this year’s Festival is looking great! What We Have in Store for You: 👥 A Fantastic Line-Up of Over 80 Experts in the Ocean Innovation Space Including investors, accelerators, corporate ventures, industry experts, and more. Check out the list of speakers: https://lnkd.in/dq-hbdMA 📅 30 Sessions Focusing on Innovation and Investment Opportunities in: - 🐟 Aquaculture - 🏗️ Green Ports - 🍽️ Blue Foods - 🚢 Green Shipping -🧪 Blue Biotech - 🌱 Ocean Restoration & Conservation - 📊 Ocean Data & AI - 🌊 Blue Tech - 💨 mCDR (Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal) -🌿 Biodiversity & Regenerative Farming -🥬 Seaweed -🚀 Space and Ocean -💼 Investor Dialogue -⚡ Ocean Energy -🗑️ Marine Pollution Check out the programme: https://lnkd.in/dbhR9xW7 🚀 Special Founders Programme Including Workshops on: -📖 Storytelling for Startups: Master Your Ocean Story & Empower Your Pitch -🎤 The Reverse Pitch by Investors -💰 Securing Funding - Think Like an Investor! -🧠 The New Changemaker Mindset: Stop Hustling, Start Thriving -🚀 Tackling Your StartUp Growth Journey 👉 Check out the programme: https://lnkd.in/dbhR9xW7 🚀 Fantastic Line-Up of Start-Ups Showcasing and Pitching: AETHIC | AquaRech LTD | Arctic Reflections | Brilliant Planet |Envjoy Fisher Piscicultura | FLASC B.V. | GOA Ventures | Inverto Earth. | Ittinsect - Feed for the Ocean | KIDEMIS | Matorka | Monkeys By The Sea | Ocean Ecostructures | Ocean Ledger | REDstack BV | Sea the Change S.r.l. | SeaTheFuture | Seabots | SeaO2 | SeaQurrent® | SensFish | Slow Mill Sustainable Power BV | Sundew | Vlinder | Water2Energy | Zeal Industries | ZULU Associates Find out ore about the start-ups: https://lnkd.in/emk72fWd 🏆 OceanLove Innovation Awards Ceremony More on the awards: https://lnkd.in/eg-VMCzs 🤝 Extensive Networking and Matchmaking Opportunities With 400 participants from our OCEANOVATION Community joining, this is a great chance to connect with ocean innovation/ industry experts, investors and innovators! ⚡ Get ready for 2 days packed with valuable insights, networking, business opportunities, and fun (of course 😉 )! 📣 Tickets are selling fast! What are you waiting for? Book your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/dJkg-TmV We hope to see you in The Hague!! The OCEANOVATION Team
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Matorka reposted this
It's #WorldEnvironmentDay. What day could be better to introduce #IMPAAKT's "Top 5 Sustainable Companies to Watch in 2024"! Here's the list: https://shorturl.at/ST1kb Seedtrace SSS Strawberries Matorka And IMPAAKT Specials- #PukkaHerbs #Rootless These #innovators are changing the world with their groundbreaking #sustainable solutions. We need more such #companies to make this #world a better place for all! Check out the link above to learn more about them! Gina Dang Ana Selina Haberbosch Katharina Elisa Davids Christo du Plessis Devon Blaine #Sustainability #Top5SustainableCompaniesToWatchin2024 #EnvironmentalImpact #Ranking2024 #SustainableFoodProduction #ZeroWaste #SustainableFarming
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"They are an innovative, highly quality-focused company producing premium products, sustainably farmed. We are looking forward to supporting their future growth!” - Konrad Hatlemark Olavsson, Maritech 👏🏽 We look forward to the efficiencies that Maritech Cloud system will bring us. We started using the system recently, it is a promising system with really great benefits in terms of efficiencies in production, deliveries and the overall processing and sales management. https://lnkd.in/exPQzhBU
Land-based farmer Matorka is one of the customers that is going live on Maritech Cloud in the coming weeks. We think that’s a perfect occasion for the world premiere of our new customer case film featuring their people, products, and company 🎥✨ Matorka produces the world's finest Arctic char, nestled in what they describe as the world's most magical place (we can agree) - Iceland 🐟✨ Their fish tastes amazing and looks amazing, and is sustainably produced by an excellent team! Matorka will start using Maritech Purchase & Sales and Maritech Packing. If you're attending Boston Seafood Show, be sure to pay them a visit. You find Matorka at booth 1057, Maritech at 2066, and our new colleagues in CAI Software, LLC at 967! We really love how this film turned out, be sure to have a look! Christo du Plessis Candyce Bouffé Cees-Jan Bastiaansen Konrad Hatlemark Olavsson Marie Gjære Gundersen Pernille Gardien 🎥 Oclin Martin Giskegjerde Torstein Lund Sperstad Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America #Matorka #SeafoodInnovation #aquculture #ArcticChar #Sustainability
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Iceland is known for its incredible, pristine and clean waters. Join Arni Pall Einarsson, our calming CCO, on a brief tour of our farm to see the magic behind our pristine water source in Iceland 👌💦 Get in touch with our team to try the world's finest Arctic char.
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Are you our next hire? We have some vacancies on our farm on the Reykjanes peninsula of Iceland: Aquaculture Production Supervisor Aquaculture Technician Aquaculture Production Technician Aquaculture Harvesting Technician You can find the details by searching the Matorka vacancies on LinkedIn Jobs or https://rb.gy/jg4yai
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