The fish auction markets have proven important in the development of the Icelandic fish industry from the time of their establishment in Iceland in 1987, evening out short run catch variations, allowing for specialization and contributing to increased value creation in the value chain for fish and fish products. This...
For decades, three producers-organisations, Icelandic Freezing Plants, Iceland Seafood and Union of Fish Producers
(SIF) took care of export and marketing activities of ground fish products from Iceland. These organisations had a
virtual monopoly through export licences in exporting frozen and salted seafood product till late 1980´ and early
1990´....
The Icelandic fisheries management system has always been controversial in Iceland. In the wake of the force of the financial crisis that hit Iceland the political debate has become increasingly emotional and heated. In this debate a rational understanding of the fisheries management system‚ aims and efficiency has lacked. Previous...