Seafood value addition Current trends and future prospects

Abstract

Seafood product diversification by value addition of main and rest raw material can augment marketing of these commodities in food and nutraceutical sector. Simultaneously, it leads to reduced post-harvest losses contributing to global economic growth and nutritional security. Technology up-gradation remains to be the key element in value addition domain, supported by minimal processing options, innovative smart packaging concepts, intelligent quality monitoring systems. Innovative concepts and product development addressing niche markets is an important strategy for improving farm income. Developing such technologies with a feasible business model has immense industrial potential assuring additional income to the entrepreneurs. Inevitably, value addition in seafood sector upgrades seafood chain, as well as development of intelligent and smart transportation techniques for increased product quality and stability.