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Uncategorized September 1, 2026

Propose satellite projects

Propose satellite projects During Blue Food's second period, 2025-2028, the centre's partners can propose satellite projects that link to Blue Food's vision and goals and are expected to lead to results that sustainably strengthen the Swedish seafood industry. In parallel, Blue Food's young researchers can apply for travel grants to participate in conferences or spend time at...
News September 1, 2026

New webpage: Centres and projects in our vicinity

New webpage: Centres and projects in our vicinity A lot is happening at the intersection of seafood, food, and research. We have compiled links to other centres, projects, and initiatives on a new webpage. Centres and projects in our vicinity
Events News August 31, 2026

Blue Food participated in Frihamnsdagarna

Blue Food participated in Frihamnsdagarna (until the tent blew down) Together with Gothenburg Marine Biological Laboratory, Swedish Mariculture Research Center, SWEMARC, and Centre for Sea and Society at the University of Gothenburg, Blue Food had a tent at Flytevi - blue community garden in Frihamnen in Gothenburg — during Frihamnsdagarna. On Thursday, 27 August, and Friday, 28 August, Blue Food’s researchers met…
Events Research News August 31, 2026

Pontus Gunnarsson will defend his doctoral thesis on 18 September 2026

Pontus Gunnarsson will defend his doctoral thesis on 18 September 2026 Pontus Gunnarsson, a Blue Food doctoral student at SLU, will defend his dissertation, “The Colors of the Rainbow Trout: Effects of Feed and Rearing Conditions on Gut Microbial Composition, Metabolism, and Product Quality,” on 18 September 2026. Pontus Gunnarsson’s project focuses on how alternative, sustainable feeds for farmed fish affect the fish’s…
Events News August 14, 2026

Watch the Almedalsveckan seminars featuring researchers from Blue Food

Watch Almedalsveckan Seminars Featuring Blue Food Researchers This year, Blue Food researchers participated in two seminars organised by Östersjödagarna. The seminars are now available on the Almedalsveckan website with subtitles. "Från kunskap till handling – vad ska till för att minska jordbrukets näringsläckage?" — With Blue Food's centre director Fredrik Gröndahl, KTH. "Svensk sjömat: Finns det en efterfrågan—…
Events News August 13, 2026

Researchers from Blue Food shared their knowledge during Västerhavsveckan

Blue Food researchers shared their knowledge during västerhavsveckan During the recent Västerhavsveckan, Blue Food researchers shared knowledge about seafood, research, and the centre. Kristina Snuttan Sundell, Blue Food’s coordinator for knowledge building and a professor at the University of Gothenburg, gave a lecture titled ”Havets skafferi – den blå maten för en grön framtid” (“The Ocean’s Pantry—Blue Food for a Green Future”) at Oscars in Lysekil...
Research News August 12, 2026

New article: “Juvenile and Adult Three-Spined Sticklebacks Exhibit Different Habitat Use in Shallow Baltic Sea Bays”

New article: “Juvenile and Adult Three-Spined Sticklebacks Exhibit Different Habitat Use in Shallow Baltic Sea Bays” Three-spined sticklebacks prioritise different environmental factors during different stages of their development. While young sticklebacks are more commonly found in various types of vegetation, older sticklebacks appear to prioritise access to invertebrate prey. This is shown in a new article—co-funded by…
News Newsletter June 23, 2026

News from Blue Food #23 (June 2026)

News from Blue Food #23 (June 2026) In Blue Food's latest newsletter, you can read about:
News Education and training June 22, 2026

A comprehensive seafood course for young researchers

Comprehensive seafood course for young researchers The seafood value chain is both long—from production to consumption—and broad. Blue Food's doctoral and postdoctoral researchers delve deeply into their projects, primarily focusing on specific areas, but at the same time, they benefit greatly from understanding the seafood sector as a whole from multiple perspectives. Blue Food’s course “The…
Events News June 18, 2026

Meet Blue Food's researchers during Almedalsveckan

Meet Blue Food's researchers during Almedalsveckan During Almedalsveckan 2026, Blue Food will participate in two seminars organised by Östersjödagarna. Meet our researchers in person or watch the seminars remotely. Wednesday, 24 June, 3:00 p.m. – "Från kunskap till handling – vad ska till för att minska jordbrukets näringsläckage?" – With Blue Food’s centre director Fredrik Gröndahl, KTH. Wednesday…