Thorsteinn Viglundsson's Contact Details

Thorsteinn Viglundsson's Company Details

Thor Ice Chilling Solutions

Reykjavík, , Iceland • 6 Employees
Machinery

Thor Ice is transforming cooling methods with its unique patented ice slurry technology for controlling temperature of fresh foods during processing. Due to a shift in demand from frozen to fresh products, the technology was developed to offer rapid and effective cooling for ensuring food safety. It significantly reduces growth of harmful bacteria, extends shelf life and reduces the environmental impact of food production. The technology can be used for various fresh foods such as poultry, fish and meat products, as well as fruits and vegetables. In 2019, Thor Ice was chosen by EIT Food to join their RisingFoodStars organisation, an elite group of highly innovative scaleups whose innovations have a high potential of transforming the food system. In 2020, Thor Ice received a Fast Track to Innovation (FTI) grant as part of the EU's largest research and innovation program, Horizon 2020. The company received financing from Nopef (The Nordic Project Fund) and Nefco (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation), acknowledging its efforts in reducing the carbon footprint of food production. Thor Ice was nominated for the 2021 Nordic Council Environment Prize.