New trends in shellfish production, harvesting and processing technology Oban 23 October 2008
Actual situation Mussel-growing (Mytilus Edulis) Catching spoots (Ensis Ensis) Manila clams (Tapes Phillipinarum)
History mussels in Holland Winter 1963 Mussel dredger 1920 Mussel transport 1950
Processing machines Grader declumper De-bysser
Fresh mussels Purification PackingInspection & cooling GradingDebyssing Enjoy your meal!
Cooked mussels Pressure cookingDeshellingWashing GradingCooked meat
Dredging for mussels Mussel washing system
Spat on longlineLongline spat harvesting Spat from hatcherySpat on netCollecting spat on ropes
Mussel growing China Spain New Zealand Ireland Norway France Chile
Mussel growing Spat-collection Venturi - Harvesting Re-socking
Harvesting mussels with venturi-system
Mussel growing Future developments Bottom culture Further development of technology for spat collection and - harvesting Suspended culture Increasing mechanisation and automation of farming- and harvesting systems
Spoots Upcoming product for the fresh market
Catching areas
New catching and processing method for Spoots Suction dredgeVenturi suction pump WashingRemoval of empty shell Inspection Ensis dredger
Spoot fishing
Future developments spoots Development of new markets for prime quality product.
Manilla clams Harvesting methods and areas Developments in harvesting
Harvesting methods and areas Korea (baby clam) Spain (almejas) China (baby clam) Italy (vongole) Holland (spisula)
Fishing in China
Developments in harvesting
Processing clams
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