QIM App Expansion and QIM Manual Updates
Recent developments highlight growing adoption of QIM tools across the seafood sector. The mobile application “How Fresh Is Your Fish?” has been significantly expanded, while the QIM manual continues to attract strong interest from professional and academic users.
Major Update of the Mobile App
The second version of the mobile app has quadrupled the number of fish species that can be evaluated. This update strengthens the app’s role as a professional tool for estimating freshness and remaining shelf life using the Quality Index Method.
The first release supported only a limited number of species. The updated version now covers many of the most relevant fish and shrimp products traded on the European market.
Species Comparison by App Version
| App Version | Supported Species |
| Initial release | Salmon, cod, plaice |
| Updated release | Pollock, haddock, herring, turbot, sole, brill, redfish, deep-water shrimp, fjord shrimp, peeled shrimp |
How the App Is Used in Practice
Freshness is evaluated through a short, guided assessment focusing on odour, texture, and visible characteristics such as eyes, skin, and gills. Once the evaluation is completed, the app immediately displays the estimated number of days the fish can remain stored on ice.
Key Advantages for Users
- Rapid shelf-life estimation
- Easy documentation with photos and comments
- Transfer of results into internal quality systems
- Suitable for professionals and informed consumers
The app is available in eleven languages and has been downloaded in more than fifty countries since its initial release. It is free to use on compatible mobile devices.
Growing Interest in the QIM Manual
The QIM manual has been downloaded more than four hundred times via the internet, confirming strong international interest. Usage spans industry professionals, universities, research-oriented organisations, and independent consultants.
| Language Version | Share of Downloads |
| English | ~37% |
| Spanish | 10–13% |
| Portuguese | 10–13% |
| Norwegian | 10–13% |
| Other languages | Remaining share |
The continued growth in downloads reflects demand for accessible, science-based guidance on fish freshness evaluation.
Ongoing Adoption of QIM Tools
Together, the expanded mobile app and the widely downloaded manual demonstrate increasing reliance on QIM as a standardized freshness assessment method. These tools support transparency, consistency, and informed decision-making throughout the seafood supply chain.