These facts must be considered in determining the price of the final product. Many of the jobs that prepare fish for sale are relatively simple and do not require skilled labor. Proper employee training and monitoring are absolutely necessary. Packaging Processed Fish Packaging involves more than simply combining ice and fish together in a wet-lock box or a cooler. Filled containers can be surrounded by ice or reusable gel ice packs.
Ice packs are generally less messy than ice and less expensive if recycling is possible.
The blue colored ice gel is attractive and facilitates detection of leaks. These aesthetically pleasing, simple to employ, and relatively inexpensive processing steps can add significant value to the product before retail sale. Additional Processing All food plants are subject to regulatory oversight with respect to packaging, labeling, and good manufacturing practices. Small-scale aquaculture operations should be cautious about proceeding into areas of further processing, such as stuffed and precooked products. Fish by-products can be used in many ways.