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Samherji

Icelandic fishing company involved in catching, processing, and selling seafood.

Last updated November 1, 2026

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Overview

Samherji is an Icelandic fishing company engaged in catching, processing, and selling seafood. The company owns fishing vessels and processing facilities, exporting products to many countries.

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Controversies

  • 2021

    Samherji apologizes for business practices in Namibia

    In June 2021, the fishing company Samherji published an apology concerning its business practices in Namibia. In its statement, the company acknowledged responsibility for allowing these practices to occur. At the same time, Samherji maintained that no criminal offences had been committed, apart from conduct that a former managing director had confessed to. The apology addressed the company's own conduct and did not, according to the statement, extend to any further criminal allegations beyond that confessed conduct.

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