Freshness is an essential part of preparing the worlds’ finest Bacalao – made possible by a number of factors, unique to Icelandic fisheries. Firstly, Icelandic fisheries place high emphasis on sustainable sourcing and ensuring the prosperity of the cod population.
Across Iceland, children receive a warm meal for lunch. This starts in daycare and continues throughout primary and secondary school. Naturally, the main component of that meal is often wild and healthy seafood, responsibly sourced in the rich fishing grounds that surround the island.
The North Atlantic Sea surrounds the coast of Iceland and is a harsh and unforgiving place – but also home to some of the richest fishing grounds in the world. This proximity to nature ensures that only hours pass from when the cod is caught at sea until it is being cut and salted at the processing facilities.
The Portraits of the Village is a concept aimed at sharing stories of the people who make up the Icelandic fishing village. It is an ongoing project – piece by piece, we plan to bring you the story of all the different people and characters you will encounter in a traditional fishing village in Iceland. It’s about the people who make up the different parts of the community, creating a place where seafood remains an important part of everyday life.
On the first Sunday of June, each year, Iceland celebrates the fishermen’s day. First started in Reykjavik and Isafjörður (Westfjords )in 1938, the fishermen’s day is a very special day, dedicated to sharing the history and culture of the Icelandic Fishermen.