Reykholar, Iceland

Thorverk hf

Iceland's only seaweed-processing factory since 1976. Harvests Ascophyllum nodosum and Laminaria digitata from Breidafjordur. Geothermally heated band-drying and milling to seaweed meal and powder. Organic certified.

Thorverk hf operates from Reykhólar in western Iceland, specialising in the production of dried and milled seaweed from two kelp species: Ascophyllum and Laminaria sourced from the Breiðafjörður fjord. The company was founded in 1975 and re-established in 1986. Production uses geothermal water as the heat source for the drying process, combined with access to abundant seaweed grounds in the fjord. Both Ascophyllum and Laminaria product ranges are certified organic. The company holds USDA organic certification and TUN (Icelandic certification body) certification. QAI and OTCO certifications are also listed on the website, confirming the organic and sustainable status of the operation. The company emphasises quality based on safety and environmental caution in its processing methods.

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