L2M-Cell-fish Meats (cell-based Atlantic salmon, Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolfish, Sablefish, and Halibut burgers)

The Cell-fish Meats (cell-based Atlantic salmon, Atlantic cod, Atlantic wolfish, Sablefish, and Halibut burgers) project is aimed at starting a pilot project of lab-grown meat production from fish cells for human consumption. The targeted fish species are either expensive or difficult to access to the general public although they are some of the most popular fish products in Canada. Aquaculture and capture fisheries are lagging in the supply of these fish products and our project intends to supplement the shortage at an affordable cost. Moreover, the project intends to provide a sustainable food source for astronauts in space shuttle where cells can be cultured and provide fresh ready food. Production of cell-based fish meats is also is eco-friendly, sustainable, and offers food security. This internship will focus on obtaining industrial partnership for the funding of the development of fish cell-based meats prototypes and conducting consumer marketing research on product and pricing expectations, acceptability and suggestions.

Faculty Supervisor:

Javier Santander

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Aquaculture and Fishing; Biomanufacturing; Agriculture and Food

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

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