FOODIMAR revolves around three pilots, located in three different sea basins: North, Baltic, and Mediterranean. These pilots will be the source of marine side-streams from fisheries, aquaculture and jellyfish by-catch.
EXPLORE PILOTSFOODIMAR project partners are committed to developing innovative, cost-effective, and climate-friendly methods to produce high-quality marine collagen, gelatin, and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) from fisheries and aquaculture side-streams to meet the industry and consumers’ needs.
DISCOVER PARTNERSToday’s food systems face numerous threats, including environmental, economic, social, and health-related challenges, with climate change being a significant concern. FOODIMAR addresses the significant issue of waste and inefficiency in the fisheries and aquaculture industries.
LEARN MOREsustainable climate-Friendly quality fOOD Ingredients from MArine side-stReams
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?
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Food systems, including aquaculture, are being challenged by changes resulting from global warming. These affect all forms of aquaculture, in inland and coastal marine regions, and especially small and medium […]
