Matorka

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About us

Matorka is a leader in land-based aquaculture. Based in Iceland, we are committed to raising the best tasting fish in the most sustainable manner possible. For centuries, fishing has
been an essential part of Icelandic culture. We’re proud to carry on the tradition by raising our fish in Iceland’s crystal-clear waters without antibiotics or hormones and by feeding them a quality diet.The result?The world’s healthiest and best tasting choice for our consumers. Our land-based aquaculture system makes us a consistent and trusted source of quality fish.You can find Matorka fish, including our Arctic Char and Steelhead, across North America and Europe.

About our location

Set amongst vibrant blue hot springs and dramatic lava fields, our fish is raised in Iceland in the purest environment possible. We’re located in Grindavik, a legendary seafood town with a 1,000 year old seafood tradition. Our fish swim in water that is naturally filtered through local lava fields, yielding a pure environment that is ideal for their health and growth.We use Iceland’s geothermal waters to sustainability regulate temperature. We are carbon neutral, offsetting any carbon footprint we make with tree planting.We’re committed to preserving Iceland’s status as one of the greenest countries in the world.

About our fish

From egg to harvest, we raise the best tasting fish in the salmon family. Our hatchery is locat- ed in the southern part of Iceland, nestled in the foothills of the highlands. Nurtured by our team of aquaculture specialists, our roe are hatched in pristine glacial waters. From the hatchery, our fish make the short trip to Grin- davik where they swim in pure Icelandic water that is naturally free of parasites and patho- gens. Our fish are raised without antibiotics, chemicals, or hormones and are fed a sustain- able and natural diet.We’re proud to maintain a 1:1.2 fish-in fish-out ratio. Once our fish reach optimal size, they’re harvested, quickly chilled and shipped out of the nearby interna- tional airport or port.