CIIMAR Showcases Sustainable Valorization of African Catfish By-products at ISEKI-Food Conference 2026

The INNOECOFOOD Project was represented at the 8th International ISEKI-Food Conference, held in Faro, Portugal, from 1–3 June 2026, where Ricardo Pereira from CIIMAR (Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research) delivered an oral presentation titled “Valorization of African Catfish By-products for Sustainable Food and Feed Applications.”

The research, conducted under Work Packages 6 and 7 of the INNOECOFOOD project, highlights innovative approaches to transforming African catfish processing by-products into valuable ingredients for sustainable food and feed production. Rather than treating these by-products as waste, the study explores how they can be recovered and utilized to create high-value products, supporting a more resource-efficient and circular bioeconomy.

The presentation emphasized the importance of maximizing the value of aquatic resources through sustainable processing technologies that reduce waste while contributing to food security, environmental sustainability, and economic opportunities within aquaculture value chains.

By showcasing these findings at an international scientific forum, INNOECOFOOD continues to promote knowledge exchange and strengthen collaboration among researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers working towards resilient and climate-smart food systems.

The participation of CIIMAR at the ISEKI-Food Conference reflects the project’s commitment to advancing research that delivers practical, sustainable solutions for the future of aquaculture and food innovation across Africa and Europe.