Today, mussel farming does not exist on a commercial basis in East coast Sweden. The main obstacle is not biological, but the lack of a profitable market for mussels sized 1-3 cm. Mussel size determines the possible use of mussels – small size...
The paper covers research findings on mussel farming and the analysis of current situation in mussel farming in the Baltic Sea. The mussel farming has a development potential in the Baltic Sea region. Some developers have chosen progressive...
Climate-driven changes in aquatic environments have already started to affect the European aquaculture sector’s most commercially important finfish and shellfish species. In addition to changes in water quality and temperature that can directly...
Future climate projections are usually only available at global or coarse scale and the focus is often on long-term global or regional averages. Though useful to analyse general trends and identify potential risks and opportunities internationally...
Under the new Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/848 which will enter into law in January 2022, aquaponic produce cannot be certified as organic in the European Union. Given the multiple components of an aquaponic system, which involve growing plants in...
There are numerous papers explaining the impact of regional development, while the impact of mussel farming in coastal areas is described in the present paper. Mussel farming could potentially develop in coastal areas, thereby creating new jobs and...
Respecting ethical beliefs of consumers is an important precondition for food manufacturers in their attempt to improve their positioning in the European food market. Based on a cross-cultural survey of 2511 European participants, this research...
Veterinary Medicinal Products (VMPs) are used in intensive aquaculture production to treat a wide range of bacterial and parasitic infestations. Their release into the environment poses concerns regarding their potential ecotoxicological risks to...
Over the last decade, an increasing number of new value-added aquaculture products made their way onto the European market, as a response to growing demand for healthier diet, and more sustainable and locally produced protein sources. The importance...
Sustainability of increasing relevance also for seafood markets. The aim of this contribution is to analyze consumer preferences and their willingness to pay (WTP) for different sustainability claims, and to identify consumer segments according to...
