Article Category: Processing Equipment

Fish Processing:  Ancient Practice Meets New Tech

Fish Processing: Ancient Practice Meets New Tech

Turning fish into food has never been more sophisticated. Not too long ago, commercial fish processing on land and sea consisted mostly of workers, aces with knives, and those who used uncomplicated steel machines that could make simple cuts. Today, globe-spanning manufacturers in this specialized food processing space proudly boast of yield increases, complete automation, cloud-based software support and more highly technical goals and capabilities. The macro-level fish processing industry trend seems to be increased emphasis on software support, even remotely and with cloud-based capabilities. The digital world is supposed to help integrate a vessel’s processing line into increasingly automated, streamlined, compact and efficient systems. Ideally, these systems will advance both su...
Catch Processing Equipment: State of the Industry 2023

Catch Processing Equipment: State of the Industry 2023

In recent years, the rise in the consumption of seafood by consumers in North America and around the world has raised the demand for fish-based products and processed fish. Consequently, at least in part, the demand for fish processing equipment has been on the rise, according to recent market studies. The processing equipment market is anticipated to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9% between 2023 and 2033, according to a report released in mid-August by Delaware-based research firm Future Marketing Insights. The market currently holds a valuation of just over $308 million, and is forecast to cross $451.6 million in 10 years, according to the report. Among the reasons cited for the projected rise: Government support to small businesses in some locales via subsidies to h...
Catch Processing Technology

Catch Processing Technology

After weathering manifold stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fish processing industry is rolling out a wide variety of new machines. European manufacturers are de-licing without chemicals and slicing filets with speed, while a private-public research collective is building new ways to turn sidestream into commercially viable products. These latest releases could move more fish out the door – and faster than ever. MAREL Multi-national food processing company Marel has released a trio of new machines: the Retail Pack Slicer I-Slice 3400, Pinbone Remover MS 2610 and Salmon Deheader MIS 2721. The single- and dual-lane versions of the Pinbone Remover MS 2610 can process up to 18 and 36 filets a minute, respectively. Each lane uses five liters of water a minute, a roughly 20% reduction ...