Journal of Food Processing & Technology

Multiple benefits of food technology collaboration in fish processing

4^th International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology

August 10-12, 2015 London, UK

Arnljotur Bjarki Bergsson

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Food Process Technol

Abstract:

The seafood industry is the most important industry in Iceland. Sustainable utilization of marine resources is important. Focus
on systemic value creation and development in Icelandic sea food industry is high. Managing catch sustainably, eliminating
discards and improving utilization of the catch leads to better use of our limited resources. Implementing scientifically founded
management systems for fisheries and by further developing production processes with food technology has opened new export
channels. Improved production processes include a holistic value chain approach, where the raw material is handled properly from
catch to consumer, and by applying biotechnology to extract the different compounds of seafood. Such compounds can be used for
various applications, such as ingredients for food supplements, medical products and cosmetics. While tackling the challenges of the
bioeconomy and food security, great opportunities are to be found in the marine environment in both vast amount of biomass to be
found in the ocean, and the positive health impact of seafood shown in numerous studies that may counteract increasing pressure on
already struggling health care systems.

Biography :

Arnljotur Bjarki Bergsson completed his Master of Science in Food Science and Technology from Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology. He is currently the
Director of Resources and Products division in Matis since 2010, responsible for the company’s close collaboration with the Icelandic fish and seafood processing industry.
His division is currently involved in half of the projects in the Nordic Marine Innovation 2.0 Program funded by the Nordic Innovation. He has been COB of The Icelandic
Fisheries Science Society since 2002. He was COB of the biotechnology company IceProtein Inc. in 2009-2013.