Urgent matters and priorities in seafood processing
Stakeholder view on guidelines for research and
development benefiting seafood processing
Mrs. Anne Mette Bæk Jespersen,
Managing director, Marine Ingredients Denmark
Head of Secretariat, EUfishmeal
The producers of fishmeal and fish oil in Denmark
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Denmark is leading producer in Europe and number 7 globally
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Sustainably sourced raw material – direct landings and by-products
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The sector plays a crucial role in the development of a globally
growing aquaculture sector
Members and associated members:
Triple Nine Fish Protein A/S
FF Skagen A/S
Hanstholm Fiskemelsfabrik A/S
Bioceval Denmark A/S
P/F Havsbrún, Færøerne
EUfishmeal
A European non-governmental organisation representing
fishmeal and fish oil producers
Purpose:
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To represent and promote the European fishmeal and fish oil industry in
the EU
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To provide accurate information to decision makers
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To organize and coordinate activities within the areas of interest of the
European fish meal and fish oil producers
Member countries and associated members
Denmark
Germany
UK
Ireland
Iceland
Faroe Islands
Norway, Sildesalgslaget
Sustainability
All production is based on a sustainable exploitation of the resources (quotas set
according to advice from biologists)
The sector meets the international standards and certifications that apply to raw
materials, production and traceability
Adds value to otherwise unused raw material (up to 60% waste in filleting process)
Get the nutrients from the ocean to the human food chain
Increasing share of fishmeal obtained from fish by-products
The worldwide demand for feed ingredients in fish and animal production rapidly growing
Source: Rabobank
Fishmeal and fish oil for the future
• The global human population is predicted to exceed 9 billion by 2050 (UN)
• Increased pressure on the food sectors to maximize production and reduce waste
• Fish production has been the fastest growing food industry in the world for the last
40 years
• Aquaculture has leapt from a 3.2% share of total fisheries production in 1950 to
47% in 2011
• Marine ingredients are needed to produce healthy fish rich in omega 3
• Access to fishmeal and fish oil is of vital importance for a further development of
the aquaculture production
Fishmeal and fish oil consumption and ‘fed’ aquaculture growth
5% annual growth in
Aquaculture Production
The changes in composition of Norwegian Salmo salar feed over the period 1995–2010
Research and innovation needs
• The impact of reducing the inclusion of fishmeal and fish oil in feed for
salmon and other farmed species. Health of the stock, health for consumers,
taste ecc.
• “The unknown growth factor” provided by fishmeal
• Fishmeal production processes: optimal handling of the proteins, and other
components of the raw material. Securing the digestibility, and ”survival” of
the benefits of the components of fishmeal as ingredient in feed production
• Use of antioxidants
Research and innovation needs
• Present and future limitations and restrictions on the use of fishmeal and
fish-oil products. Making best use of by-products – feed or food?
• Secure raw material: Improve the robustness of the biological assessments
and regulation of fish stocks
Where to go in future collaboration of Industry,
funding agencies and R&I providers
Current and potential project collaboration:
• EU Advisory Councils: Baltic Sea, Pelagic, North Sea, Aquaculture, Market
• Universities – employment of a project business PhD or post doc
• National funds e.g. the ”Innovation Fund Denmark”
• EU-funded regional project (Business innovation fund;
http://markedsmodningsfonden.dk/projekt/0/34/226)
• EU projects as industry partners under e.g. EU ERA-NETs and H2020:
The COFASP ERA-NET, the Marine Biotech ERA-NET and others
Tak for ordet
Thank you