Resko has been producing handpeeled shrimp for the Scandinavian market for more than 15 years now. We supply food service and retail, offering our consumers product and packaging development support.
Our main factory is located in Poland, only 65 km from the ferry to Ystad. This location gives us the unique opportunity to deliver a very fresh product and serve our customers with immediate support when needed
Our R&D department has secured funding from the EU.
Implementation of R&D Works: Development of an Innovative Process for Extracting Astaxanthin from Wild Shrimp Shells Using Supercritical CO₂
This project is co-financed by the European Funds under the program FEPZ.01.01-IZ.00-001/23.
Resko Sp. z o.o. is implementing an innovative research and development project aimed at developing a modern and environmentally friendly method for extracting astaxanthin from shrimp shells using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO₂) technology. The project focuses on achieving high process efficiency, maintaining the high quality of astaxanthin, and minimizing environmental impact by eliminating harmful solvents and reducing energy consumption.
Through the implementation of this project, Resko will become a pioneer in ecological astaxanthin extraction methods, enhancing its market competitiveness while supporting the principles of sustainable development.
Marketing Activities of Resko: Increasing Consumer Awareness Through the Promotion of “Clean Label” Shrimp in International Markets
This operation aims to promote a new line of preservative-free shrimp products without phosphates, antibiotics, or flavor enhancers, meeting the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety. The initiative focuses on educating consumers and raising awareness of the health and environmental benefits of choosing products from sustainable aquaculture and fisheries.
The operation is conducted at an international level, targeting primarily the markets in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, where consumer awareness and demand for clean-label products are particularly high, especially in the meat sector, but not necessarily in seafood. By addressing this gap, the initiative seeks to position clean-label shrimp as a conscious alternative.
The primary goal is to increase the recognition of the new clean-label shrimp product line and promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture as responsible consumer choices. The project also aims to support the industry and develop the seafood market through marketing efforts focused on consumer awareness and education about the benefits of sustainable seafood.
The operation targets a broad audience, including:
Special emphasis is placed on Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with the potential for expansion into other European markets where there is demand for seafood that meets clean-label standards.
As part of the operation, the following activities will be carried out:
Key anticipated results include:
The operation aligns with broader marketing efforts to support the organization and development of the seafood market, emphasizing consumer education while maintaining a strong focus on quality, hygiene, and food safety.
Adaptation of the ISP Method for Protein Recovery from Shrimp Shells as a Sustainable Source of Feed Protein
Call for Proposals: FEPZ.01.02-IZ.00-001/24
Programme: European Funds for West Pomerania 2021–2027
Priority 1: European Funds for an Entrepreneurial West Pomerania
Measure 1.2: Small R&D Projects
Project No.: FEPZ.01.02-IZ.00-0015/24
The aim of the project is to commission a research unit to develop an innovative technology for recovering protein from shrimp shells using the isoelectric solubilization/precipitation (ISP) method. The R&D work involves adapting this method to the specific properties of shrimp shells and optimizing process parameters such as pH, temperature, and time under refrigerated conditions to preserve the functional properties of the protein. The process should reach Technology Readiness Level IX (TRL IX), meaning it is fully ready for industrial implementation.
The key functionalities of the process include:
Microbiological safety – the process will ensure the safe use of protein in the food and feed industries.
Protein purity – achieving high-purity protein, free from chitin residues and other impurities.
Technological stability of the protein – maintaining technological properties that allow further processing, storage, and transportation under frozen conditions.
R&D Work and Methodology
The target group of the project consists of animal feed manufacturers, who are the primary recipients of protein recovered from shrimp shells. These producers mainly operate in the livestock feed sector, including poultry, pigs, and farmed fish. Feed manufacturers, especially in European markets, are increasingly focusing on sustainable and eco-friendly sources of ingredients, which is reflected in the growing demand for natural, high-quality proteins derived from alternative sources.
Project value: PLN 282900,00
EU funding: PLN 195500,00
Development of an Automated Process for Peeling Pandalus borealis Shrimp While Preserving the Natural Qualities of the Meat
Call for Proposals: FEPZ.01.02-IZ.00-001/24
Programme: European Funds for West Pomerania 2021–2027
Priority 1: European Funds for an Entrepreneurial West Pomerania
Measure 1.2: Small R&D Projects
Project No.: FEPZ.01.02-IZ.00-0016/24
The project involves carrying out R&D services aimed at developing an innovative technology for the automated peeling of Pandalus borealis shrimp prepared for manual peeling. The research will focus on designing and testing a prototype device that allows efficient separation of the shell from the meat while preserving the integrity of the collagen layer, which is responsible for the flavor, texture, and color of the meat.
The scope of research includes:
Development of a technology tailored to the specific characteristics of the raw material, such as the natural curvature caused by rigor mortis and the tight adherence of the shell to the meat.
Design of gentle shell-removal mechanisms that minimize damage to the meat and enable quality comparable to manual peeling.
Creation of a prototype device integrating key technological components, including precise shrimp positioning, shell separation mechanisms, and process control systems.
Testing the prototype under real-world conditions, including with end users – plant workers. These tests aim to confirm the solution’s effectiveness, durability, and ergonomics.
The implementation of these activities will lead to the achievement of Technology Readiness Level IX (TRL IX), which indicates full validation of the technology in an operational environment.
The project is primarily aimed at the shrimp processing plant Resko Sp. z o.o., which, as the direct recipient of the technology, will implement an innovative, automated process for peeling Pandalus borealis shrimp. The automation will not alter the quality of the final product, thus ensuring the continuity of the premium offering for wholesale customers in the Benelux countries, Scandinavia, and northern Germany – including partners such as Borio Hoster, Axfood, Lidl, and Netto. Indirect beneficiaries also include the company’s employees, who will benefit from improved working conditions, greater safety, and better ergonomics thanks to the modern solutions. The project addresses the need for efficient, modern, and sustainable production without affecting the end consumer’s experience.
Project value: PLN 270600,00
EU funding: PLN 187000,00
Development of an Eco-Friendly, Recyclable Mono-Material Packaging to Extend the Shelf Life of the Food Product – Pandalus borealis Shrimp
Call for Proposals: FEPZ.01.02-IZ.00-001/24
Programme: European Funds for West Pomerania 2021–2027
Priority 1: European Funds for an Entrepreneurial West Pomerania
Measure 1.2: Small R&D Projects
Project No.: FEPZ.01.02-IZ.00-0017/24
The project involves conducting R&D services aimed at developing a mono-material packaging with high barrier properties, dedicated to the storage of shrimp meat. The research work includes the creation of an innovative packaging material made entirely from polypropylene (PP) or polyethylene (PE), meeting environmental, technological, and microbiological standards, and achieving Technology Readiness Level IX (TRL IX), allowing for full industrial implementation.
The key functionalities of the designed packaging include:
Mono-material structure that enables easy recycling and compliance with the EU PPWR regulations.
High barrier properties, allowing the storage of shrimp meat under refrigerated conditions for at least 50 days without the use of preservatives.
Compatibility with HPP (High Pressure Processing) technology, ensuring the packaging can withstand extreme high-pressure processing conditions while maintaining microbiological safety of the product.
The project is primarily aimed at industrial packaging users, such as film manufacturers and the processing plant Resko Sp. z o.o., who require modern, mono-material solutions compatible with HPP technology and compliant with EU regulations (PPWR). The project also addresses the needs of Scandinavian retail chains, which demand eco-friendly, easily recyclable packaging and products with extended shelf life without added preservatives. End consumers are indirect beneficiaries – they will benefit from safer and more sustainable products, although their feedback is not the focus of this project stage.
Project value: PLN 240648,41
EU funding: PLN 166322,47
