Kategori By-catch
Too good to be animal feed
«Historically speaking, certain fish species have had very little demand and often end up as animal feed. One of these is the Roughead grenadier, which is a very good food fish, but requires filleting by hand. This fish has been very well received and we are working to find solutions for other types of fish that can also gain access to more markets.»
Fish that are of a different type than the one a boat is fishing for is called bycatch.
types of fish that are not so well known to most people, but which can be tempting for the chef to experiment with. Access to bycatch varies, but if you register your interest with your local Unil+ representative, you will be contacted with current offers when in season.
Ordinary fishing often leads to by-catch and it must be brought ashore. Bycatch can be traded, but is often used in animal feed, rather than served to humans. In 2021, Unil+ started a project that facilitates more by-catch being used in the kitchen. There are many exciting and tasty
– Stian Byvold Torsdal, Category and purchasing manager Unil
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