Abstract: The study aimed to explore challenges encountered by dried fish processors and owners across processing, production, and marketing aspects of the industry. Quantitative methods were employed exclusively for data analysis. A total of 100 participants took part, including dried fish processors, owners, barangay officials, and coastal barangay residents. Mean scores were utilized to analyze quantitative data, revealing various challenges such as technical assistance and sanitation issues, lack of high-technology equipment, insufficient training seminars, improper handling techniques, limited storage facilities, and financial constraints faced by dried fish processors and owners in the industry.

Keywords: Challenges, Processing, Production, And Marketing.

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IARJSET.2024.11501