ClubFeedmix Kapihan held in Candaba, Pampanga
Kapihan looks at exciting trends in value-added
tilapia products
The demand for frozen products is now on the rise based on the
number of households who opt to buy frozen foods in supermarkets. What makes
the latest trend in food preservation more interesting is that even fresh
aquaculture produce can now stay fresh longer than their actual shelf life if
they are frozen, and more consumers are now taking notice. Local tilapia
growers should take advantage of this trend as it could mean bigger income for
them.
 A
gathering of fish growers and fishpond operators, ClubFeedmix Kapihan updated
tilapia growers on new revenue-raising opportunities when it discussed advanced
technology and expanding markets for value-added fish products. Held on July
30, 2004 at the Clat's Party House in Candaba, Pampanga, the gathering had
representatives from the local government of Candaba, Bureau of Fisheries and
Aquatic Resources (BFAR) officials and experts on tilapia-growing and fishpond
management.
Mr. Alvin Gimelo, general manager of
Fisher Farms, Inc presented the "Industry
Trends and Market Opportunities" for tilapia growers. In particular, he
discussed the prospects of tilapia value-added frozen products in the local and
international markets and the technology used to come up with these products.
Fisher Farms, Inc. is known for its appetizing selection of value-added frozen
tilapia products such as spring rolls, dumplings, and breaded fillets in
various flavors and frozen cuts. These are now becoming popular here and
abroad, especially among health-conscious buyers.
Also providing valuable information during the open forum were:
Dr. Remedios Ongtangco, Director for Region III of BFAR; Dr. Melchor Tayamen,
Center Chief IV of the National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center of BFAR
in Munoz, Nueva Ecija; and Dr. Tereso Abella, Director of the Freshwater
Aquaculture Center of the Central Luzon State University in Munoz, Nueva Ecija.
Organized by Feedmix Specialist, Inc. in cooperation with BFAR,
ClubFeedmix Kapihan aims to assist the local fish growing industry improve its
productivity and raise its revenues by applying new production techniques and
marketing strategies to meet the demand of local and international markets. It
also covers related issues on better and more efficient use of fish growing
techniques and effective use of feeds, and tackles the problems encountered by
fish growers. The next ClubFeedmix Kapihan is scheduled on August 24, 2004 in
Dagupan City, Pangasinan.
For more information on Clubfeedmix Kapihan,
contact:
Tel: (044) 676-0000
Fax: (044) 676-2359
Email: sales@feedmix.com
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