Seafood processing

A process with a long tail

Fish can take up to three years to reach maturity and so each one already has a high value before it reaches the processing facility in the amount of time and money expended on ensuring that it grows in favourable conditions. Wastage will therefore have a significant impact on profitability. It is vital to maintain the sustainability of the industry, and therefore zero waste must be disposed offshore due to the potential harm it can cause to oceanic ecosystems.

The need for speed

Seafood can be ruined in a matter of hours if not kept at the right temperature, processed quickly, and stored properly. Processing facilities must therefore work quickly to ensure that fish reaches the shelf in optimal condition for consumption.

Downtime is not an option

At every stage, cooling is vital to ensure that the end product is safe to consume. The reliability of chillers and compressors is therefore highly important to ensuring quality, while speed is of the essence when it comes to processing fish quickly. As with any production process involving heavy machinery such as cutters, safety is also paramount within the processing facility.

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