matvælaiðnaðurinn
Matvælaiðnaðurinn is the Icelandic term for the food industry. It encompasses a broad range of activities involved in the production, processing, packaging, and distribution of food and beverages within Iceland. This sector plays a significant role in the Icelandic economy, contributing to employment and export revenues. Key segments of the food industry in Iceland include agriculture, fishing and aquaculture, and food processing.
Icelandic agriculture, though challenged by its climate, focuses on livestock farming, particularly sheep and dairy cows,
The industry is subject to strict regulations concerning food safety, quality, and environmental standards. Innovation and