On the morning of June 24th, three trucks loaded with prefabricated croaker dishes slowly departed from Shantou Guanhai Aquatic Technology Co., Ltd., heading to Italy. This marks the first time Chaoshan's specialty prefabricated croaker dishes have been exported to the European market. The addition of this new "Shantou delicacy" to the international market signifies another recognition of Shantou cuisine globally.

Chaoshan croaker, known for its delicate meat and outstanding nutritional value, is particularly prized for the fish maw extracted from its belly, comparable to bird’s nest and shark fin. The prefabricated croaker dishes exported to Europe were developed collaboratively by Shantou Guanhai Aquatic Technology and Guangdong Yuedong Technician College, showcasing a successful school-enterprise collaboration.

Shantou Guanhai Aquatic Technology has been deeply involved in aquaculture, processing, and international trade for many years, especially in the areas of golden pomfret and bullfrog products, continuously driving the income growth and development of local farmers.

Currently, the annual output of Chaoshan croaker is approximately 75,000 tons, with an output value of around 3 billion yuan. Mr. Ke Ruicheng, Chairman of Shantou Guanhai Aquatic Technology, stated that successfully entering the European market has greatly boosted farmers' confidence in expanding production. The total industrial chain output value is expected to reach 10 billion yuan within five years. The company plans to use big data and digital technology to enhance production efficiency and management, further expanding domestic and international markets, allowing more consumers to taste the delicious and nutritious Chaoshan croaker.

In recent years, with the rapid development of prefabricated dish industry, Chinese prefabricated dishes have embarked on a new "Age of Discovery". Aquatic prefabricated dishes have become a hot trend for overseas markets. As a high-quality, nutritious, and uniquely flavored food with cultural significance, Chaoshan croaker prefabricated dishes have emerged in this context.

Mr. Chen Shaojun, head of the culinary department at Guangdong Yuedong Technician College and leader of a national-level culinary skills master studio, introduced that the college began collaborating with enterprises in 2022 on the "Cantonese Chef + Prefabricated Dishes" development project. The enterprise provided cooking materials, while the college's teaching team offered technical guidance. They developed 21 varieties of prefabricated dishes based on the characteristics of croaker, making full use of the raw materials and enhancing the added value of croaker. The entry of Chaoshan croaker prefabricated dishes into the European market will further promote the brand, increasing its visibility and allowing European consumers to experience the exquisite, healthy, and delicious Chaoshan cuisine.

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

汕头赤鳘鱼预制菜产品首发欧洲

6月24日上午，三辆满载赤鳘鱼预制菜产品的货车从汕头市冠海水产科技有限公司内缓缓驶出，准备发往意大利。这是潮汕特色美食赤鳘鱼预制菜产品首次出口至欧洲市场，“汕货”出海再添“新秀”也意味着又一汕头美食得到了国际市场的认可。

据悉，潮汕赤鳘鱼生活在深海，肉质鲜美，以卓越的营养价值备受瞩目，尤其是鱼肚提炼出的鱼胶，与燕窝、鱼翅齐名。此次出口至欧洲市场的赤鳘鱼预制菜产品，由汕头市冠海水产科技有限公司和广东省粤东技师学院共同研发，是校企合作的一次尝试。

据介绍，汕头市冠海水产科技有限公司多年来在水产养殖、加工和国际贸易领域深耕不辍，尤其是在金鲳鱼和牛蛙产品方面，不断带动养殖户增收发展。

目前，潮汕赤鳘鱼年产量约7.5万吨，产值约30亿元。汕头市冠海水产科技有限公司董事长柯锐城表示，此次赤鳘鱼成功打进欧洲市场，大大增强了养殖户扩大再生产的信心，预计5年内全产业链产值有望达到100亿元。他们接下来将运用大数据和数字化技术提升生产效率与管理水平，进一步拓展国内外市场，让更多消费者品尝到潮汕赤鳘鱼的美味，并领略其丰富的营养价值。

近年来，随着预制菜行业的迅速发展，中式预制菜开启了“大航海时代”，水产预制菜成“出海”大热门，潮汕赤鳘鱼作为一种高品质、高营养，又具有独特风味和文化内涵的食品，其预制菜产品也应运而生。

据粤东技师学院烹调科负责人、国家级烹饪技能大师工作室领创人陈少俊介绍，该校于2022年与企业开启“粤菜师傅+预制菜”研发工作，由企业提供烹饪原材料，学院教师团队提供技术指导，根据赤鳘鱼的特点进行研发，最终成功开发了21个品种预制菜，既充分利用了原材料，也提升了赤鳘鱼的附加值。此次潮汕赤鳘鱼预制菜产品被“端上”欧洲市场，能够进一步推广潮汕赤鳘鱼预制菜品牌，提升品牌知名度，让欧洲消费者体验精致、健康、美味的潮汕菜。

文、图 | 记者 赵映光 通讯员 林婉霞
翻译 | 郑圣浩