Iceland's organic sector is small enough that knowing the producers by name is actually practical. Tún certifies the full list of Icelandic organic operations, with the current registry maintained in the EU's TRACES NT database. Here's a guide to the most significant ones, what they produce, where to find them, and what makes each notable. ## Dairy Biobú The main organic dairy in Iceland, producing a full range of dairy under Tún certification. Products:

• Whole, semi-skimmed, and skim milk
• Organic skyr
• Yogurt (plain and flavored)
• Butter
• Cream
• Ice cream Availability: Hagkaup, Krónan, Bónus, and most major Icelandic supermarkets. Pricing: roughly 30–60% above conventional Icelandic dairy. What makes it notable: Biobú is the most reliable way to support domestic Icelandic organic dairy in everyday shopping. ## Vegetables, Herbs, and Greenhouse Production Friðheimar (Reykholt, South Iceland) A geothermally heated tomato greenhouse that has become an internationally recognized example of low-input greenhouse farming. Friðheimar uses biological pest control, bumblebees for pollination and beneficial insects in place of synthetic pesticides. Products:
• Tomatoes (multiple varieties, year-round)
• Cucumbers
• On-site farm restaurant (popular with visitors) Notable for: Year-round local production at high latitude using only geothermal heating, no fossil fuels. Móðir Jörð / Vallanes (East Iceland) Founded by Eymundur Magnússon, who began farming at Vallanes in 1979, moved to grain and vegetable production in 1985, and has been certified organic by Tún since 1995. A genuine pioneer of Icelandic organic agriculture. Products:
• Organic barley (notable, barley is hard to grow at this latitude)
• Organic vegetables
• Packaged grain products Availability: Health food shops, Nátturukostir, online direct ordering. What makes it notable: Móðir Jörð / Vallanes is the historical and practical heart of Icelandic organic farming. Their barley and grain products are unique to Iceland. Other certified greenhouse operations Smaller geothermal greenhouse operations exist around Hveragerði, Flúðir, and Reykjanes, the geothermal-active regions. Names and operations shift; farmers markets in summer are the best way to meet current producers directly. ## Sheep and Lamb Various small producers No single brand dominates organic Icelandic lamb. Instead, there are multiple small-scale operations certified under Tún. Most of these are traditional Icelandic sheep farms that have added organic certification to their existing pasture-based production. Products:
• Lamb (fresh and frozen)
• Mutton
• Specialty products: smoked, dried (hangikjöt), various cuts
• Some wool products Availability:
• Direct-to-consumer from farms
• Some supermarkets (Hagkaup, Krónan stock organic lamb at times)
• Specialty butchers and meat shops
• Farmers markets Pricing: 30–50% above conventional Icelandic lamb, one of the smaller organic premiums because conventional Icelandic lamb is already extensive and pasture-based. What makes it notable: Icelandic sheep live on moorland and high pastures for several months of the year. This is inherently low-input, low-chemical agriculture. Organic certification confirms it; the conventional version is also high-quality. ## Eggs Small-scale organic poultry operations A handful of small organic egg producers operate in Iceland, typically with flocks of 500–2,000 laying hens. These are usually mixed farms that also do vegetables, sheep, or other production. Products:
• Eggs (brown and sometimes white) Availability:
• Direct-to-consumer
• Some organic sections in larger supermarkets
• Farmers markets Pricing: 80–150% above conventional Icelandic eggs What makes it notable: Iceland imports relatively few eggs, so most eggs on Icelandic shelves are domestic. The organic premium reflects both organic feed requirements and smaller scale. ## Sheep and Lamb Various small producers No single brand dominates organic Icelandic lamb. Instead, there are multiple small-scale operations certified under Tun. Most of these are traditional Icelandic sheep farms that have added organic certification to their existing pasture-based production. Products:
• Lamb (fresh and frozen)
• Mutton
• Specialty products: smoked, dried (hangikjöt), various cuts
• Some wool products Availability:
• Direct-to-consumer from farms
• Some supermarkets (Hagkaup, Kronan stock organic lamb at times)
• Specialty butchers and meat shops
• Farmers markets Pricing: 30–50% above conventional Icelandic lamb, one of the smaller organic premiums because conventional Icelandic lamb is already extensive and pasture-based. What makes it notable: Icelandic sheep live on moorland and high pastures for 5+ months of the year. This is inherently low-input, low-chemical agriculture. Organic certification confirms it but the conventional version is also high-quality. ## Eggs Small-scale organic poultry operations A handful of small organic egg producers operate in Iceland, typically with flocks of 500–2,000 laying hens. These are usually mixed farms that also do vegetables, sheep, or other production. Products:
• Eggs (brown and sometimes white) Availability:
• Direct-to-consumer
• Some organic sections in larger supermarkets
• Farmers markets Pricing: 80–150% above conventional Icelandic eggs What makes it notable: Iceland imports relatively few eggs, so most eggs on Icelandic shelves are domestic. The organic premium reflects both organic feed requirements and smaller scale. ## Beekeeping and Honey Various small beekeepers (~5 certified operations) Organic beekeeping in Iceland is a small specialty sector. Beekeepers typically produce small batches of honey from specific nectar sources. Products:
• Honey (specific flower sources: lupine, clover, wildflower)
• Bee pollen
• Propolis
• Some produce beeswax products Availability:
• Specialty retailers (Natturukostir, some Hagkaup)
• Direct-to-consumer at farmers markets
• Online from some producers Pricing: €30–€50 per jar (€200–€400/kg), among the most expensive honey in the European market What makes it notable: Icelandic honey is geographically distinctive. Arctic lupine honey, for example, is nearly impossible to find outside of Iceland. The premium is genuine, small production, unique nectar sources, challenging climate for bees. ## Baked Goods and Processed Foods Several certified organic bakeries Iceland has a handful of Tun-certified bakeries, typically small artisan operations rather than industrial producers. Products:
• Sourdough and other breads
• Some pastries and cakes
• Grain products (crispbread, crackers) Availability:
• The bakeries themselves (Reykjavik and some larger towns)
• Natturukostir and other specialty retailers
• Some farmers markets Pricing: 50–100% above conventional bakery bread Processed foods:
• Some organic Icelandic pasta, crackers, and granolas exist
• Smaller operations than in larger European markets
• Often marketed through Natturukostir ## Specialty Products Organic Icelandic lamb wool
• Several farms produce organic wool
• Processed locally or sent to Scandinavian mills
• Available as yarn, blankets, some clothing
• Limited availability, premium pricing Organic herbs and wild-harvested products
• Arctic thyme (blóðberg), juniper, various herbs
• Small-scale harvest under Tun certification
• Specialty retailers Organic fish
• Very limited organic aquaculture in Iceland
• Most Icelandic fish is wild-caught (not eligible for organic certification)
• A small salmon farming operation has explored organic certification ## How to Find These Producers Tun certified operator list:
• Vottunarstofan Tun publishes an updated list of certified operators at vottun.is
• Search by product category or region Farmers markets:
• Skolavorduholt market (Reykjavik), summer
• Various smaller markets in other towns
• Best place to meet producers directly Direct websites:
• Many producers have their own websites and order systems
• Social media (Facebook is still dominant for small Icelandic producers) often has current availability Specialty retailers:
• Natturukostir (Reykjavik), widest range of Icelandic organic products
• Health food co-ops in various towns ## What to Expect Icelandic organic producers are generally:
• Small-scale (family farms, small co-ops)
• Seasonal in availability
• Higher-priced than continental European organic
• Higher quality in many cases, you're buying from known farms, not industrial operations
• Sometimes inconsistent in availability (small batches, weather-dependent) The trade-off of buying Icelandic organic: higher prices, less consistency, shorter seasons, but genuine connection to specific farms and producers. For shoppers who value knowing where their food comes from, this is part of the appeal. ## Supporting the Sector Iceland's organic sector is growing but still fragile. Consumer purchases directly support individual farms' viability. Unlike continental Europe, where "organic" can mean "from an industrial organic operation," in Iceland organic usually means small-scale, known farms. A household that shifts 20–30% of its food budget toward Icelandic organic producers is making a meaningful contribution to maintaining and growing this sector. It's not a trivial commitment, the cost premium is real, but it's more direct than most forms of support for local agriculture.