Programme: Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Programme for Bulgaria

The object of the project proposal is the expansion of the existing activity of the candidate company with a view to the production of innovative products and the introduction of processes leading to the improvement and optimization of the raw materials used in the processing.
The project proposal covers activities included in stage 2 of the general investment plan with a view to reaching expansion and diversification of production. It is planned to produce innovative fish products with high added value and to increase the processing of Bulgarian raw materials from our own fish farms.
The raw material used in the production process will be a minimum of 35% from own fish farms.
The project proposal directly addresses the following eligible activities under the project selection procedure BG14MFPR001-2.001 "Processing of fishery and aquaculture products":
- Increasing the number and volume of processed products with those with identified market needs;
- Diversification of traditional products by introducing new products with added value;
- Increasing the processing of Bulgarian raw materials, by using products from the national catch and aquaculture production;
- Improving the energy efficiency and decarbonization of the processing processes in order to reduce the harmful impact on the environment and reduce the cost price;
- Innovative activities that lead to new or improved products.
The project proposal includes costs ensuring the activities included in stage 2 of the general investment plan and fully complying with the admissible according to the Conditions for the application procedure.
The implementation of the project proposal will lead to a direct impact on the improvement of energy efficiency and decarbonization of the processing processes in order to reduce the harmful impact on the environment and reduce the cost of the costs considering the investment in the RES system for obtaining electricity for own needs.