Meet us at the 10th Turkish Aquaculture Workshop – and learn how to maximize efficiency and quality in fish processing
Humane slaughtering is no longer a choice—it’s an expectation. With growing demands from consumers, governing authorities, and the market, ensuring the highest fish welfare standards is essential for staying competitive.
At the 10th Su Ürünleri Yetiştiriciliği Çalıştayı (February 12–15, 2025, Antalya), our team at Optimar and Octo Aqua will showcase how electric stunning and stun & bleed solutions can help you modernize your fish processing while meeting new customer requirements.
Why switch to electrical stunning?
- Higher product quality – less stress means better meat texture and longer shelf life.
- Meet industry standards – ice slurry methods are no longer acceptable.
- Ensure fish welfare – stunning renders fish unconscious instantly, preventing suffering.
- Improve processing efficiency – faster and more controlled harvesting.
- Access premium markets – ethical practices open doors to high-value exports.
Electrical stunning over ice stunning – and why it’s time to upgrade
European sea bass, gilthead sea bream, and rainbow trout are in high demand in European markets, where quality and ethical slaughtering matter. Despite this, only 20% of the Turkish industry currently uses electric stunning, while 70% still relies on ice stunning (thermal shock).
- The problem with ice stunning: Fish left in ice slurry can take up to 9 minutes to lose consciousness, leading to significant suffering.
- The solution: Electrical stunning ensures immediate unconsciousness, improved welfare, and better product quality.
Read more here: Optimar Electric Shrimp Stunner - the most effective and humane way to stun fish and crustaceans
Real results: how SÜRSAN A.Ş. transformed their processing with Optimar Electric Stunners
"We are proud to be the first company in Turkey to establish humane slaughtering for seabass and seabream. Electrical stunning has not only improved fish welfare but also enhanced product quality and shelf life. Additionally, it has simplified slaughter operations, especially during rough sea conditions.
- Kerem Göksel, Sales Director SÜRSAN A.Ş.
Meet our experts in Antalya!
Together with our Turkish partner OctoAqua, Team Optimar will be at Su Ürünleri Yetiştiriciliği Çalıştayı (February 12–15, 2025, Antalya) to answer your questions and help you modernize your seafood processing.
Hans Owen Thunem – VP Sales Aquaculture
Håvard Worren – Sales Manager
Book a meeting in advance and take the first step towards a better seafood industry!
