What does AVS mean in FOOD & NUTRITION

Added Value in Seafood (AVS) is the process of adding value to seafood products with additional features and services which provides extra benefit. This includes enhancing the appearance of seafood, extending shelf-life, adding convenience or providing a customer experience.

Examples of AVS include pre-packaged frozen seafood, marinated fillets, smoked salmon or mackerel, fish fingers/patties as well as ready meals like fish curry or fish stew.

AVS offers consumers a wider range of convenient products that require minimal preparation time and provide tasty meals made with high quality seafood ingredients. Additionally, AVS reduces food waste caused by seafood spoilage and makes it easier to access fresh and healthy seafood at home.

Businesses such as retailers, restaurants, foodservice companies and online stores have recognized the potential in offering an added value to their customers through AVS. These companies can provide an array of services ranging from processing and packaging to customizing services according to consumer preferences.

Through AVS businessess can add more value to their product offerings thus increasing their profits margins while providing costumers with a higher quality product that meets their needs. Additionally, providing an extended shelf life on these items helps reduce food waste and increase overall sustainability within the industry.

Yes,fresh seafood tends to have higher nutritional values due to lower oxidation rate but it comes with a shorter shelf life than frozen which is usually processed faster ensuring higher levels of hygiene standards. Meanwhile frozen supplies come with an extended shelf life allowing more stock control for retailers and keeps prices competitive for customers..

Yes! One great benefit is that it cuts down on food waste since most added value products are portion controlled which helps minimize spoilage from bulk buying or getting too much product. Also many added value products are pre cooked allowing for minimal effort when preparing meals giving us a healthier alternative without all the hassle.

Yes! Wild caught fish often tend to be smaller but generally they are considered more flavorful due to them having unrestricted amounts of natural nutrients in their diets compared to farmed raised where they are typically fed formulated diets which results in different flavor profiles. However farmed raised varieties tend to be larger,more abundant,cheaper & consistent in size making them good candidates for added value services.