In addition to round tables and discussions on the link between the blue bioeconomy and consumers, Blue Wink-E 2024 was marked by a unique gastronomic experience that combines tradition and innovation in the blue bioeconomy: the debut of smoked turbot.

This innovation is the result of a collaboration between the aquaculture company Flatlantic, which specializes in the production of high-quality turbot, and the startup Fumeiro do Mar. Combining tradition and innovation, the two companies have created a product that combines artisanal knowledge with the oak, fig, and orange tree smoking process, giving the fish a distinctive and refined flavor.

To showcase this smoked turbot in a special way, B2E CoLAB provided an exclusive tasting, which was part of the official Blue Wink-E 2024 program. During the Blue Connect networking break, participants were able to try two tapas designed to highlight the unique flavor of this turbot:

• Atlantic Toast: A dish that combined smoked turbot with cucumber and dill sauce, offering a touch of freshness and smoothness that enhances the profile of the smoked fish;
• Sea and Land in Bonbon: A fusion of rice with smoked turbot and nori seaweed, representing the connection between the flavors of the sea and the land, highlighting the creative potential of this innovative product.

This gastronomic moment, part of the event’s theme “Choose Blue, Live Green,” not only demonstrated a commitment to sustainability and the quality of Portuguese aquaculture, but also allowed participants to evaluate smoked turbot, contributing essential feedback to improve the product and its market positioning.

Smoked turbot symbolizes the advancement of the blue bioeconomy in Portugal, transforming marine resources in a sustainable way and presenting itself as a promising investment for national gastronomy. In addition, it highlights the quality and sustainability of Portuguese aquaculture.

About Flatlantic

Flatlantic is one of Europe’s largest flatfish producers and Portugal’s leading aquaculture company. At Flatfish Village in Mira, it produces over 3,000 tons of fish per year using water from the Atlantic Ocean, in accordance with high standards of animal welfare and sustainability.

About Fumeiro do Mar

Located in Figueira da Foz, it is an award-winning company that promotes the sustainable use of marine resources and transforms fish into smoked delicacies without additives or colorants. Each product is naturally smoked with wood smoke, ensuring a unique and nutritious flavor.