About Brim

Responsible fishing on solid foundations

Brim takes an active part in shaping the future of a sustainable fisheries sector, based on innovation, technological development and sustainability, where understanding and respect for society, our colleagues and the environment go hand in hand with healthy and profitable operations.

Responsible fishing on solid foundationsResponsible fishing on solid foundations

Policy and Vision

Brims’ policy is to be a leading fisheries company that takes an active part in the development of Icelandic society.

Brim’s role is to increase value creation in the fisheries sector in harmony with society and the environment. Thus, Brim creates value for employees, customers, shareholders and society as a whole. With responsible fishing and processing with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation, we will ensure that the fisheries sector continues to be a mainstay of Icelandic society.

With a stable supply of seafood of the highest quality and systematic sales and marketing, Brims’ seafood products will be sought-after and deliver benefits to all stakeholders. ​

Brim plays a leading role when it comes to social responsibility and places great emphasis on environmental issues and innovation. The company has established a clear human resources policy with an emphasis on equality, safety and facilities for staff. Efforts are made to recruit capable, reliable and achievement-orientated individuals.

Brim takes an active part in shaping the future of the Icelandic fisheries sector, a future based on innovation, technological development and sustainability.

Brim has integrated operations in fishing, processing and marketing in order to promote more efficient production and ensure an unrestricted pathway of the catch to the buyer. It is easy to trace the route of the product from delivery all the way back to the sea. The key to the company’s success lies in its excellent staff, both at sea and on land, who are committed to delivering quality products to buyers and consumers.

Brim has taken an active part in the development of a sustainable fisheries sector and will continue to do so with full commitment. The company’s vision is that Brim will take an active part in shaping the future of a sustainable fisheries sector, based on innovation, technological development and sustainability. We want to actively show how understanding and respect for the community, our colleagues and the environment can go hand in hand with a healthy, profitable business.

Sustainable Food Production for Decades

Brim is engaged in the fishing and processing of groundfish and pelagic fish and has operating units in four locations in Iceland. The company employs approximately 800 full-time employees at sea and ashore. We produce high-value products from fresh fish harvested in Icelandic waters.

The products are sold all over the world, with the largest markets being Europe, Asia, North America and Africa. Respect for the environment and the marine ecosystem is the basis for our operations, and every effort is made to respect the resource and operate responsible fisheries, for the benefit of future generations.

Brim has a long history and extensive experience and expertise in the utilisation of natural resources and seafood production, which is reflected in all its activities. Sustainable utilisation of fish stocks has been an important part of the company’s operations since its establishment in 1985 and is a guiding light in our value creation, which utilises development, innovation, quality and a good reputation to increase the value of a limited resource.

Brim has integrated operations in fishing, processing and marketing in order to promote more efficient production and ensure an unrestricted pathway of the catch to the buyer. It is easy to trace the route of the product from delivery all the way back to the sea. The key to the company’s success lies in its excellent staff, both at sea and on land, who are committed to delivering quality products to buyers and consumers.

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