The food tech company is taking advantage of the exciting corporate awareness opportunities at this leading conference which runs alongside The Icelandic Fisheries Seafood & Aqua Exhibition, from 19-20 September and takes place at the Hilton Nordica Hotel Reykjavík.
Hailia was founded in 2021 and aims to revolutionise resource efficiency in the seafood industry by maximising the use of underutilised fish raw materials.
Hailia was recently recognized as among the top 30 European Circular Solutions for Nature at the World Circular Economy Forum in Brussels. The list, published by the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra, showcases the most potential and impactful solutions for addressing biodiversity loss and transforming them into successful business ventures.
The novel food production technology developed by Hailia turns underutilized fish industry byproducts into mainstream food products. This now-recognized technology addresses a significant challenge in the fish industry: up to 50-70 % of farmed and caught fish are used for low-value products such as fish meal or fish oil production, rather than for direct human consumption.
An example of Hailia’s operations is the effective harnessing of the sidestreams left over during salmonoid filleting, comprising over half of the fish’s weight. These often-overlooked sidestreams are transformed into a range of seafood products, including chunks, bites, strips, and patties, enabling versatile and convenient cooking in both professional and home kitchens.
“The core of our innovation lies in transforming overlooked raw materials into tasty products with a desirable mouthfeel, using just a simple recipe with a few ingredients. The texture, resembling that of a cooked fillet, enabled by the technology, makes the products exceptional,” explains Otto Kaukonen, CTO of Hailia.
More information on sponsorships at Fish Waste for Profit 2024 opportunities HERE
