The Seafood Industry Research Fund is proud to announce the winner of the Aquatic Foods Conference SIRF student competition. This year’s winner was Rose Omidvar, a Ph.D. food science candidate at the University of Florida. Both of Omidvar’s research studies, titled, “Development of Cell-Cultured Fishmeal Using a Fish-Derived Scaffold for Aquaculture Feed,” and “U.S. Aquaculture Producers’ Adoption Intentions Toward Cell-Based Fishmeal: A Segmentation Analysis Using Behavioral Theory,” focused on the possibility of using sustainable aquafeed alternatives to wild-caught fishmeal.
The 2026 AFC was held at the Allegria Hotel in Long Island, New York. The conference united educators, students, researchers, and specialists across the seafood industry to discuss new technology and sustainable practices. SIRF supports competitions to inspire young innovators looking to make advancements in the seafood industry.
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