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Fish-Bean-Vegetable Soup, Recipe From Zambia
The soup uses assorted powders, including one from small fish, and only requires a brief cooking period. Small fish are highly concentrated in several critical nutrients, and they can be environmentally sustainable and affordable as an animal-protein food.
Quick Start Results, Lessons Learned, and Next Steps
In its first and second year, the Fish Innovation Lab funded five “Quick Start” activities. These were short (12-15 month) activities designed to kick-start the Fish Innovation Lab’s research-for-development activities on the ground.This document provides a summary of the accomplishments, lessons learned, and next steps of the five Quick Start activities.
Addressing Food Safety in Aquaculture Systems in Developing Countries
Globally over 600 million people, 1 in 10, suffers from foodborne diseases each year, and 420,000 people died in 2010. Practicing safe food preparation and storage strategies can help prevent this.
A Partnership to Build Capacity, a Project to Build Sustainable Aquaculture in Cambodia
Three institutions - SEARCA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, and CE SAIN - have partnered together, so that a Cambodian student will join the Royal University of Agriculture to conduct research. Additionally, the agreement will support the Bighead Catfish Culture project in Cambodia.
Fisheries Need Stronger Role in Food Policy and Food Security Planning
Fish Innovation Lab Deputy Director Elin Torell joins "The Leading Voices in Food" podcast at Duke University's World Food Policy Center to discuss the importance of recognizing fish in international food policy and development funding.
2021 World Food Prize Awarded to Fish Innovation Lab Contributing Researcher Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted
On May 11, Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted was named the 2021 World Food Prize Laureate for her groundbreaking work on nutrition, fish, and aquatic food systems. Thilsted is the global lead for nutrition and public health at WorldFish and a contributing researcher to the Fish Innovation Lab’s FishFirst! Zambia project.
MSU-based Fish Innovation Lab awards $1.15 million in new grants, addresses global food security through improved aquaculture and fisheries
Building on the Fish Innovation Lab’s existing portfolio of 13 research-for-development projects worldwide, the newly awarded $1.15 million supports six projects spanning aquaculture and fisheries activities along the fish value chain in Bangladesh, Ghana, Malawi and Zambia.
Results and Findings from Genome Sequencing Team
The Genome Sequencing team has released an executive summary of findings and results. The study sequenced the rohu genome and identified DNA variations that can be correlated with measured physical traits (such as growth rate) to accelerate and improve the effectiveness of breeding programs.
Kechhki Fish Curry, Recipe from Bangladesh
In addition to being relatively simple to prepare, this dish packs a nutritious punch by utilizing the small fish Kechhki (Corica soborna) as the star ingredient. Small, dried fish are not only a sustainable and affordable option for many areas around the world but also a rich source of animal protein, essential fatty acids, and multiple micronutrients.
Results and Findings from Fish4Zambia Team
The Fish4Zambia team has released an executive summary of findings and results from a study of men and women fishers, processors, and sellers at Zambia’s Lake Bangweulu. Results indicate significant differences in reported household-level hunger among women as compared to men and significant gender differences across a range of income-generating activities, asset ownership, and decision-making power.