Current situation of seafood processing plants in Antalya, Isparta and Afyonkarahi̇sar Province

In this thesis, a total of 13 seafood processing plants located in Antalya, Isparta and Afyonkarahisar, which are the leader in the seafood production of the Lakes Region, were investigated. A questionnaire form was prepared for the study. The survey includes information on the establishment dates, establishment locations, installed capacities, personnel status, hygiene status, occupational safety status, international quality certificates, raw material procurement methods, processing methods, production and export status, and problems encountered by processing plants. According to the results of the survey, it was determined that the seafood processing plants were distributed evenly in Antalya, Isparta and Afyaonkarahisar. 5 processing plant in Antalya, 4 processing plant in Isparta and 4 in Afyonkarahisar were visited at the site and the surway were filled. At the facilities, women work mainly and the permanent workers are working intensively. Most of the responsible managers are aquaculture engineers. In all of the facilities, HACCP is applied and there are personnel who have received hygiene training and who have been trained in occupational safety. Facilities include a contracted occupational safety specialist with occupational safety companies. It is determined that raw material is obtained from both domestic and foreign producers. Generally all facilities are exporting. The most common problems were identified as difficulties in finding qualified personnel and shortage of raw materials.