Marel explains how software is transforming smoked salmon production

As the global appetite for smoked salmon grows, so do the opportunities for processors. To stay competitive, companies must meet evolving demands by producing high-quality, innovative products—quickly and consistently. Digital solutions like Marel’s Salmon Smoking Process Solution can help your company meet these demands while improving your operations and ensuring product quality, traceability, and yield.




Market growth and consumer trends drive opportunities
In 2022, the global market for smoked salmon was valued at $5.7 billion and is expected to reach over $8.2 billion by 2029. This growth is driven by several key factors. As consumers increasingly seek healthy, protein-rich foods, smoked salmon—packed with omega-3 fatty acids—fits perfectly into this demand. Its convenience as a ready-to-eat option, long shelf life, and gourmet appeal also align with the modern preference for high-quality, easy-to-prepare meals.

Producers are capitalizing on the demand for variety by introducing innovative products, offering a range of flavors and packaging formats to cater to diverse consumer preferences. And with the added emphasis on sustainability, fish products are a popular choice for environmentally conscious consumers.




Navigating common challenges in smoked salmon processing
Smoked salmon processors face a variety of operational challenges that can impact profitability and product quality. Many still depend on manual data entry and paper-based systems, which are both inefficient and prone to human error. These outdated systems make it harder to manage complex supply chains and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements. Rising raw material costs add further pressure, making it crucial to maximize the use of every gram of salmon without compromising food safety or quality.

The good news is that the Salmon Smoking Process Solution software offers an effective way to address these challenges head-on.




How Salmon Smoking Process Solution software transforms production
Salmon Smoking Process Solution software is designed to transform operations for processors of all sizes. Whether you’re a small startup or a large-scale operation, this software can streamline your entire workflow from curing to cooling, allowing you to maximize yield, enhance profitability, and produce consistently high-quality products that keep your customers coming back.
Full production control and data-driven decisions
The software offers complete production control by tracking salmon fillets through every stage of the smoking process, from curing to cooling. Real-time dashboards and detailed reports provide accurate insights into product weight and processing time, allowing your team to make data-driven decisions to ensure optimal performance and product quality.

By digitalizing and centralizing production data, you have everything at your fingertips and easily searchable, eliminating the need for a paper-based system. This not only saves the hassle of managing and searching through paper records but also prevents manual errors and ensures that information is always up to date.

Full traceability for food safety and brand protection
The Salmon Smoking Process Solution provides comprehensive traceability throughout the entire production chain. Each fillet's journey is tracked from start to finish, and the software integrates with other salmon processing solutions to ensure seamless data flow across all stages.

This level of traceability not only enhances food safety but also simplifies audits and enables swift action in the event of a recall, helping protect your brand's reputation and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.




Yield monitoring for greater profitability
Maximizing yield is essential for increasing your profits, and the Salmon Smoking Process Solution optimizes this process. By monitoring product weight and processing time and providing insights at every stage, it enables your team to minimize yield losses and make better use of raw materials.

The software also monitors inventory status, making it easy to manage a first-in, first-out flow effectively. This helps ensure your products reach the shelves at the ideal time to for a long shelf-life, minimizing loss and ensuring that only the best quality salmon reaches consumers.

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