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Biologinkuja 1, Espoo 02150 |
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(358)-94561 |
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(358)-9-4552103 |
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Mail to: |
PO Box 1500, 02044 VTT, Finland |
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Head of Organization: |
Director, Dr Juha Ahvenainen |
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Type of Organization: |
Research Institute |
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Number of Staff: |
Scientists: 200 |
Others: 100 |
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Working Languages: |
Finnish |
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Major Fields of Interest: |
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Handling: |
Onboard; Onshore; Depuration. |
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Processing: |
Salting/Drying; Fermentation; Minced Products; Filleting. |
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Development: |
Traditional and New Fish Products; Traditional Processes; Traditional and New Packaging; Traditional Equipment. |
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Quality: |
Fish Inspection; Quality Control; Fish Quality Control/Assurance. |
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Others: |
Biochemistry; Training; Fishing Technology; Marine Pollution. |
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Present Programmes: |
Hygiene in Fish Plants. Retail Packaging of Fresh Fish. |
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Working Facilities: |
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Laboratories: |
Chemistry; Processing; Biochemistry; Microbiology; Quality Control. |
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Others: |
Ice Making Plant; Cold Storage; Test Kitchen; Taste Panel Room; Library. |
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Serial Publications: |
VTT Publications (Occasionally on Fish Research). |