The KS slaughterhouse at Sauðárkrókur is one of the largest of its kind in Iceland. This sophisticated meat processing plant is capable of processing all kinds of meat and has an export licenses to the EU.
FISK seafood hf is the fourth largest fishing and fish processing company in Iceland. The company has operations in three towns in Iceland, with the headquarters in Sauðárkrókur. The company has in addition to fishing and fish processing invested in the local aquaculture company Hólalax ehf.
The KS dairy in Sauðárkrókur is a specialized cheese manufacturer. The dairy distributes its products nationally in cooperation with the largest distributional network of dairy products in Iceland.
The shrimp process plant, Dögun ehf in Sauðárkrókur is the largest shrimp producer in Iceland. Although the shrimp industry in Iceland has been declining in the recent years, this company has been able to expand, mainly due to their effective raw material procurement systems and innovative in-house development of technology and processes.
The local Bakery of Sauðárkrókur is a small producer of breads for the local markets. The bakery takes pride in its craftmanship and quality.
Skagfirskur matur ehf, is a catering company in Sauðárkrókur, that is planning to extend their business toward production of pre-cooked food and consumer products.
Production of feed is a growing industry in Skagafjörður. Local barley-farmers association in cooperation with KS coop, are scaling up feed production for cattle by building drying facilities in Varmahlíð. Production plant of feed for fur-bearing animals is located in Sauðárkrókur.