Seafood processing: Making the most of marine resources

Like many countries, New Zealand has a quota management system to ensure the continued sustainability of its wild fisheries. Strict control of capture volumes has meant an increasing need to get more value from landed fish. At the same time, finfish and shellfish aquaculture are expected to grow, with additional biomass from farmed species also becoming available for processing.

Cyber Marine at The Food Bowl, Auckland, New Zealand

Like many countries, New Zealand has a quota management system to ensure the continued sustainability of its wild fisheries. Strict control of capture volumes has meant an increasing need to get more value from landed fish. At the same time, finfish and shellfish aquaculture are expected to grow, with additional biomass from farmed species also becoming available for processing.