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Research News 16 May 2024

New article: Still just a matter of taste? Sensorial appreciation of seafood is associated with more frequent and diverse consumption

New article: Still just a matter of taste? Sensorial appreciation of seafood is associated with more frequent and diverse consumption In a new article, co-authored by Blue Food PhD student Elena Costa, you can read about two studies that examine consumers' motives for consuming fish and their expectations of different fish dishes, related to the factors of naturalness,...
Events Research April 25, 2024

Half-time seminar with Blue Food doctoral student Pontus Gunnarsson

Half-time seminar with Blue Food PhD Pontus Gunnarsson On Monday 29 April, a half-time seminar will be organized for Blue Food PhD Pontus Gunnarsson. His project focuses on how next generation feed sources in aquaculture affect the metabolism and microbiota of rainbow trout, the quality of manure from aquaculture and fillet quality. A mid-term seminar consists of a written mid-term report and an open seminar that is reviewed by...
Events Research 5 April 2024

Half-time seminar with Blue Food doctoral student Marica Andersson

Half-time seminar with Blue Food PhD student Marica Andersson On Thursday, April 11, a half-time seminar will be organized for Blue Food PhD student Marica Andersson. Her project is about developing and evaluating methods to increase circularity in recirculating aquaculture systems with a focus on the health and welfare of the farmed organisms. A mid-term seminar consists of a written mid-term report and an open seminar that is reviewed by the...
News Newsletters 13 March 2024

News from Blue Food #12

News from Blue Food #12 In the twelfth newsletter from Blue Food you can read about: News from Blue Food #12
Research News 13 March 2024

New report: Freshwater fish for Sweden

New report: Freshwater fish for Sweden One way to increase the amount of sustainable seafood from Sweden would be to use more freshwater fish, both more species and more fish. In a satellite project by Rise in collaboration with Guldhaven Pelagiska, researchers have investigated what can be done with roach. In the final report you can read more about...
Research Calls for proposals 2 February 2024

Call for satellite projects 2:2024

Call for proposals for satellite projects 2:2024 The call is closed, two travel grants were awarded. Travel grants Applications for travel grants to attend a conference or spend a short time at another university or company are welcome. The application should describe the purpose of the trip and the skills enhancement it can provide to the traveler and to Blue Food. The application should be in...
Research News 31 January 2024

New report: Sustainability assessments of seafood in Sweden - key issues for more needs-based tools

New report: Sustainability assessments of seafood in Sweden - key questions for more needs-based tools The research institute Rise has evaluated the tools for labeling sustainable seafood in Sweden and Orkla has analyzed the needs of its customers. This has resulted in a report from Rise in which the researchers review the labels and also outline different ways forward....
Research News 31 January 2024

New report: Solid-state fermentation of side streams from Saccharina latissima

New report: Solid-state fermentation of side streams from Saccharina latissima Side streams from the algae sugar kelp fermented with Rhizopous spores can be transformed into a solid product that could potentially be used for human consumption. But first, more knowledge is needed about the taste and possible microbial and toxicological risks. More knowledge is also needed on the nutritional profile and bioavailability of the product. According to a...
Research News Calls for proposals 30 January 2024

A satellite project receives funding in Blue Food's fifth call for proposals

A satellite project is granted funding in Blue Food's fifth call An application was submitted and granted in Blue Food's fifth call for satellite projects (2:2023). Research project "The influence of growth conditions on intestinal flora in rainbow trout" Academic partner: SLU Co-applicant: Matfiskodlarna The project is about evaluating the importance of the environment for how the intestinal flora is established in rainbow trout. One hope is that it will provide ...
Events News 19 January 2024

Register for the National Aquaculture Conference

Register for the National Aquaculture Conference On March 14-15, the National Aquaculture Conference will be held in Umeå. During two days you can take part in Umeå ✔, study visits ✔, mingle ✔, knowledge ✔, business intelligence ✔, authorities ✔, tastings ✔ and much more. You will also be able to meet many people and parties from Blue Food who are organizing and participating. Last day to register...