Eurofish is an international organization with 13 member countries, including Denmark, dedicated to supporting the development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors across Europe. Its work covers the entire value chain, from fishers and aquaculture producers to consumers.
Eurofish publishes Eurofish Magazine and is involved in a wide range of development activities, including EU- and GUDP-funded projects that promote innovation and growth across the sector in areas such as technology, quality, economics, markets, education, and knowledge dissemination.
Eurofish has a team of 10 employees representing several European countries.
At Skagen Uddannelsescenter, we work to promote the development and growth opportunities of businesses and organizations.
We have more than 25 years of experience in planning and implementing development projects within education and skills development, building networks, and establishing collaborations between public authorities, private companies, and knowledge institutions.
JIMCO A/S delivers documented and sustainable solutions for the fish processing industry and aquaculture, with a focus on hygiene, air quality, and the reduction of odors and microorganisms – without the use of chemicals.
With more than 30 years of experience, JIMCO develops and manufactures advanced UV-C and ozone-based solutions for both air purification and surface disinfection in demanding production environments.
Our technology is used for, among other things:
Reduction of odors and VOCs in process and exhaust air
Improvement of air quality in production areas
Automated surface disinfection
Reduction of microorganisms in food production
Documented hygiene control with data logging and cloud monitoring
JIMCO’s systems are designed for continuous operation in industrial environments and help companies reduce the use of chemicals, water, and manual cleaning – while maintaining a high standard of food safety and workplace hygiene.
As a trusted partner, we work closely with our customers to develop solutions tailored to the specific challenges of their production processes. Our team is ready to provide technical advice, documentation, and support throughout the entire process.
Thyborøn Trawldoor A/S was founded in 1967 by master smith Børge Stausholm Andreasen. Since its establishment, the company has specialized in the production of trawl doors for the global fishing industry.
Today, Thyborøn Trawldoors are used by fishermen on every continent and are designed for all types of pelagic, semi-pelagic, and bottom fishing operations.
In close cooperation with fishermen and technical experts from some of the world’s leading flume tanks, Thyborøn Trawldoor continuously works to improve and develop innovative trawl door solutions.
Stability. Efficiency. Spread. Every day, all year round.
All Thyborøn Trawldoors are manufactured by a highly qualified and experienced workforce using only first-class certified materials. Combined with advanced technical equipment and refined production processes, this ensures consistent production quality and reliable high-performance products with a minimal margin for error.
The company’s flexible production setup and skilled employees also make it possible to deliver tailor-made trawl doors designed to meet each customer’s specific needs, requirements, and wishes.
“For us at Thyboron Trawldoor, Danish Ocean Cluster equals innovation and that is exactly why we are part of the network. Innovation has brought us to where we are today, and will take us to where we will be in 10 years. We must never stop developing.”
Dansk Akvakultur Producentorganisation represents the Danish aquaculture industry within fish, shellfish, and seaweed farming.
The purpose of the organisation is to promote the development of Danish aquaculture with a focus on responsible production, efficient use of resources, high food safety, and favorable framework conditions for the industry.
Represents stakeholders across the aquaculture sector
Works for responsible and resource-efficient food production
Contributes to the development of professional and regulatory frameworks for the industry
Safeguards the sector’s interests through dialogue with authorities, policymakers, and partners
“Aquaculture contributes to Danish food production, and we work towards the responsible development of the industry with a focus on efficient resource use and evidence-based solutions”
At the Danish Aquaculture Producer Organisation, the development of responsible, well-documented, and competitive aquaculture is at the core.
In the changing landscape of aquaculture, the demand for sustainable and scientifically grounded practices has never been more pressing. Fishlab, a Danish company established in 2004, is facilitating this evolution by merging state-of-the-art research with practical solutions in fish fry cultivation and live feed production. With over two decades of experience, Fishlab has become a vital link between academic research and industry application, creating collaborations that drive innovation in aquaculture.
Fishlab specializes in semi-extensive and intensive fish larvae production, offering comprehensive guidance on production planning, live feed cultivation, health monitoring, and disease prevention. Their expertise ensures high survival rates and robust growth in commercially cultured fish species. By integrating knowledge of water quality management, hatching strategies, and feed composition, Fishlab delivers tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of aquaculture operations.
Recognizing the challenges associated with traditional live feeds like Artemia, Fishlab, in collaboration with partners, is pioneering the use of Enchytraeus albidus (white worms) as a sustainable alternative. These terrestrial worms can be mass-produced using organic by-products from industries such as brewing and coffee production, aligning with circular bioeconomy principles. Notably, feeding juvenile fish with white worms has demonstrated up to a 200% increase in growth rates, improved fish welfare and reduced mortality, marking a significant advancement in aquaculture nutrition.
Fishlab’s extensive network includes collaborations with universities, consulting firms, and aquaculture companies. Their role as a facilitator between research and industry ensures the practical application of scientific findings, creating advancements in live feed production and aquaculture practices. Accredited by DANAK in ISO 17025:2017, Fishlab upholds the highest standards in its services, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the aquaculture sector.
Hemi Material Biosciences is an early-stage biomaterials company working to create value from by-products from both land and sea. With a focus on sustainability, Hemi MBS develops innovative methods to extract and refine biological raw materials—particularly DNA—from waste streams in the food industry.
The company has a special focus on fish milt (sperm sacs) as well as other organic side streams from fisheries and aquaculture. Using a patentable, non-toxic, and scalable extraction technology, Hemi MBS can transform these by-products into high-value ingredients for medicine, cosmetics, and future bio-based materials.
Hemi MBS aims to establish a Scandinavian operation and collaborate closely with the fish processing industry to reduce waste and create new circular value chains. At the same time, the company is working toward a broader vision of supporting the transition from oil-based materials to bio-based alternatives derived from agricultural and food waste.
Hemi MBS’ contribution to a more circular bioeconomy:
Utilizes valuable substances from fish and plant by-products
Enables local, scalable processing of waste streams
Creates new ingredients for medicine, cosmetics, and biomaterials
Hailia Nordic is a Finnish seafood-tech company working to rethink the utilization of raw materials from fish processing. The company has developed innovative solutions that make it possible to transform sidestreams from fish filleting into new, sustainable, ready-to-eat food products of high quality.
Using advanced technology and specially developed processes, Hailia helps the seafood industry get more value from every fish. Parts that have traditionally been underutilized or considered waste can instead be turned into valuable, texturized food products with commercial potential.
In collaboration with partners, Hailia has already developed and launched eight commercial products based entirely on sidestreams from fish. These products are now available in retail, wholesale, and as ingredients in ready meals.
A key partnership with the Danish company Dana Technology enables the combination of specialized machinery, processing methods, recipes, and licensing models. This allows seafood processors to implement Hailia’s solutions directly in their own production facilities and create new product lines locally.
Hailia’s contribution to a more sustainable food system:
Increases food yield from typically around 70% to up to 90%
Significantly reduces food waste
Creates opportunities for new, innovative food products
Jensen & Nowak is a small Danish company that specializes in the sale of used process equipment, focusing on machinery and equipment for centrifugal separation, filtration, heat exchange, vacuum evaporation, and drying of, among other things, proteins and valuable by-products from, for example, the fish industry. We have a large stock of used process equipment in Hirtshals and sell to customers all over the world. We also offer repair and service of used process equipment and have more than 30 years of experience in servicing and repairing mainly centrifuges with workshop guarantees. Currently, we have more than 100 used centrifuges in stock – Alfa Laval, Westfalia, Pieralisi, etc., several vacuum evaporation plants, spray drying plants and equipment, as well as flash dryers. In addition, we are currently very successful in supplying refurbished and new Contherm (Alfa Laval) scraped heat exchanger units to customers worldwide. Our latest focus area is machinery and equipment for drying by-products with the aim of making much better use of marine resources.
