Matís participated in organizing and holding courses on quality, handling and sensory assessment of fish in Kigoma, Tanzania.
The purpose of the course was, among other things, to increase understanding of the importance of good fish handling, but studies have shown that up to 60% catches of small fish (Dagaa) from Lake Tankanyika are lost due to poor handling and processing, which corresponds to up to 35 million US dollars annually.
The course which was held 18-22. November 2019, a total of 18 people were inspected by fisheries inspectors, researchers and a representative of the Tanzanian Ministry of Fisheries. Participants were instructed in handling and value of quality, as well as freshness assessment of fish.
The course was held by the United Nations University (UNU-FTP in Iceland), in collaboration with Matís and locals.
