Saving sidestreams
In 2023, the EU’s fish processing industry generated almost US$ 32.7 billion in annual revenue, and yet typically, over half of the weight of a fish ends up as sidestreams that never reach consumers, as they are discarded or used for purposes such as feed or fish oil. Meanwhile, the volume of processed fish in the EU is high. In Finland, for example, 56 million kilos of fish was processed in 2023, while the country faces an array of challenges when it comes to processing, such as high costs and pressure from stricter environmental regulations.
In 2023, the EU’s fish processing industry generated almost US$ 32.7 billion in annual revenue, and yet typically, over half of the weight of a fish ends up as sidestreams that never reach consumers, as they are discarded or used for purposes such as feed or fish oil. Meanwhile, the volume of processed fish in the EU is high. In Finland, for example, 56 million kilos of fish was processed in 2023, while the country faces an array of challenges when it comes to processing, such as high costs and pressure from stricter environmental regulations.
