The Research Institute for Future Food (RiFood) participated in the “2024 Shenzhen Fisheries Expo” held at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center from 17 to 19 May. At the Expo, RiFood showcased a seafood product “Sakura wood smoked Pampano”, which is a pre-made fish product deliverable from a collaborative initiative by RiFood, the Hong Kong Fishermen’s Association, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of the HKSAR, and the Fish Marketing Organisation.
Funded by the Sustainable Fisheries Development Fund, the initiative aims to provide theoretical and practical training courses on mariculture technologies for those who are interested in mariculture in Hong Kong. In the training, students conducted projects on mariculture modernisation and sustainable development at the modern seafood farming demonstration farm in Tung Lung Chau. The Pampano product showcased at the Expo is made from the fish reared by the course participants.
RiFood is now actively preparing for more cross-sectoral projects involving collaborations between local fisheries, agriculture, government, industry, academia and research institutes to develop quality pre-made fish products and snack products, with the aims to expand mid-to-high market sales, encourage the local fisheries to participate in fish culture, and lead the industry to achieve sustainable development.
Online coverage:
Ta Kung Pao - https://polyu.me/3QQIH4V (Chinese only)
Wen Wei Po - https://polyu.me/3K8ltDC (Chinese only)
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