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FOODIMAR innovative solutions focus on utilizing side-streams from aquaculture, fisheries and by-catch to create valuable bioactive compounds for nutraceuticals and functional food.
Seafood is more than a fillet!
The parts that are not directly used or consumed represent a valuable source of resources with high market value.
Gilthead sea bream is a key species in European aquaculture, playing a vital role in both Mediterranean cuisine and the broader seafood industry. While seabream is a culinary favorite, its impact extends far beyond the plate, contributing significantly to the entire aquaculture sector.
Have you noticed more jellyfish sightings at the beach in recent years? This is not just a coincidence – it’s part of a growing phenomenon known as jellyfish blooms.
Learn more about jellyfish blooms, why they are happening, and their impact.
But it is not all negative! Jellyfish have potential use as food and contain valuable compounds such as collagen, that can be used in functional foods, cosmetics, and biomedical applications.
Jellyfish are often caught as by-catch during fishing activities, but did you know they’re also intentionally harvested for a wide range of purposes? In fact, over 19 nations operate fisheries targeting various jellyfish species. But why? What makes jellyfish so valuable?
Organised collaboratively by CIRCALGAE/IMPRESS and FOODIMAR, this hybrid event is dedicated to innovation in blue biorefineries! This unique gathering will bring together researchers and industry leaders to explore sustainable ways […]
