As part of its ongoing industry engagement and applied research initiatives, a technical team from the Central Fisheries Research Institute (SUMAE) visited Polifish, one of Türkiye’s leading processors of Turkish salmon, located in the Arsin district of Trabzon.
🐟 From Farm to Processing: Observing the Full Cycle
During the visit, General Manager Tayfun Denizer provided detailed information about the company’s operations, including:
Turkish salmon production capacity
Processing line technologies
Hygiene and quality assurance protocols
Export market strategies
The SUMAE team also conducted an on-site inspection of the facility’s production, filleting, packaging, and cold chain logistics units.
🤝 Strengthening Research–Industry Cooperation
This field visit aimed to enhance cooperation between public research institutions and the private aquaculture sector by:
Identifying joint R&D priorities
Encouraging knowledge and technology exchange
Supporting innovation in sustainable production models
Aligning efforts with national Blue Economy goals
SUMAE remains committed to contributing scientifically to the development of Turkish salmon aquaculture and expanding research-driven collaboration with industry stakeholders.