Eurofish was officially approved as a new member of WEFTA (Western European Fish Technologists Association) yesterday, 14th October 2024. We are excited about the upcoming collaboration and the opportunity to exchange cutting-edge research, particularly from young scientists, within this vital European research network.
This week Eurofish is participating in the 52nd WEFTA’s Conference, “Adding value to fish is an investment in the future”, which takes place 14-18 October 2024 in Çeşme-İzmir, Türkiye.
The conference is divided into six sessions:
• Advances in Seafood by Products
• Innovative Uses of Micro and Macro Algae
• Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Technologies
• Technological Innovations and Uses
• Seafood safety and authenticity
• Seafood Consumption and Consumers
The annual WEFTA conferences are a valuable occasion for scientists, students, and the seafood industry to meet and present recent research achievements and to share experience. Besides, the conference constitutes an outstanding forum for discussions and networking. The conference will last for five days.
Founded in 1970, WEFTA serves as a key platform in Europe for institutions involved in fish processing, applied food science, aquaculture, seafood technology, health benefits of seafood, and consumer studies. Its mission is to enhance the safety and quality of seafood in European and global markets through coordinated research efforts. WEFTA’s research activities benefit not only research institutes but also the fishery industry, consumers, stakeholders, and governments. A core focus of WEFTA is fostering collaboration, particularly by bringing together scientists—especially young researchers—to present and share their findings.
WEFTA comprises over 20 European universities and organizations focused on fisheries and aquaculture research across Europe, representing Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Türkiye – and now acquired a new member: Eurofish International Organisation.