We represent the European fishmeal and fish oil producers in Denmark, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Malta, and Spain
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EFFOP warmly welcomes Sjømatbedriftene as associated member
EFFOP is pleased to welcome Sjømatbedriftene to its expanding group of associated members. Sjømatbedriftene is a national, politically independent industry organization…
The need for balanced seal population management, new Matis report on nordic seal populations
Matis has published a detailed report as part of the Nordic networking initiative, Nordic Seals, funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers Working Group for Fisheries…
EFFOP Joins NAPA as full Member representing European fishmeal and fish oil producers
The European Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers (EFFOP) are pleased to announce their full membership in the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA). Having previously…
We Support Commission’s Decision to Implement Third-Party Weighers
On May 24, 2024, the EU Commission approved stricter controls to enhance catch reporting flexibility in specific fisheries. The Commission Implementing Regulation…
Global Fisheries and Aquaculture Outlook for 2024/2025: EFFOPs Analysis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released its Food Outlook report for the 2024/2025 period, providing a comprehensive analysis of global…
FAO 2024 Report: Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems Important for Global Food Security
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has released its new 2024 report on The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture. Aquatic systems are…
EFFOP Conference 2024: Uniting for a Sustainable Blue Future
We held our biennial conference in Laulasmaa, Estonia, from June 4th to 7th, 2024. The event brought together participants from the wider European fishmeal and fish oil…
Improvement in the overall sustainability of EU fisheries
The European Commission released a communication on June 7, 2024, titled “Sustainable Fishing in the EU: State of Play and Orientations for 2025,” indicating…
European Maritime Day 2024: Fostering Collaboration and Sustainable Blue Economy
EFFOP took part in the European Maritime Day 2024 on May 30th and 31st in Svendborg, Denmark. This annual event brings together Europe’s maritime community to network,…
EFFOP appointed to the BSAC ExCom
EFFOP is participating to the General Assembly of the Baltic Sea Advisory Council (BSAC), which is taking place today. A key moment for this stakeholder-led organisation…
EFFOP warmly welcomes Varðin Pelagic, our new Faroese member, to the group
EFFOP is delighted to welcome Varðin Pelagic to its growing group of producers. Varðin Pelagic is a subsidiary to the Varðin Group and has been a fish oil and protein producer…
Record participation at EFFOP Biennial Conference in Estonia!
We look forward to seeing so many of you at the next EFFOP Conference, “Sustainable food systems: blue solutions”, which will be held at LaSpa Resort, Estonia,…
EU requests consultation with UK on sandeel fishing
On April 16, 2024, the EU formally requested consultations with the UK regarding its decision to prohibit sandeel fishing. This request is made under the framework of…
EFFOP welcomes new Spanish producer ANFAPHES
EFFOP is pleased to announce the addition of ANFAPHES as our newest producer member in 2024. This membership will grant a representative from Spain onto the EFFOP board.…
Study on the competitiveness of the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector
A recent study, commissioned by the PECH Committee, highlights that the EU relies heavily on outside sources for its fisheries and aquaculture products. Since 2014,…
EFFOP attends EFSA workshop: navigating tomorrows tide: exploring the future of ocean resources and their impact on food and feed security
Last week, EFFOP participated in the EFSA workshop titled “Navigating Tomorrow’s Tide: Exploring the Future of Ocean Resources and Their Impact on Food…
EFFOP welcomes new Latvian member: BraDava Fish Protein and Oil
We are delighted to announce that BraDava Fish Protein and Oil has joined EFFOP. The BraDava group, which was named after its first two fishing vessels, “Bravo” and “Daugava”,…
EFFOP in Undercurrent News
In the latest news from Undercurrent News, EFFOP highlights expectations to this years´production of fishmeal and fish oil in Europe. Despite an increase in the blue…
In the European Parliament: EFFOP Advocates for Circular Economy and Food Sustainability
Anne Mette Bæk, the managing director of EFFOP, recently took part in a BlueBio Policy Event in the European Parliament. The event “Connecting the dots for a circular Blue…
Registration now open for EFFOP Biennial Conference in June 2024!
We are proud to announce that the registration for the next EFFOP Biennial conference is now open! This edition, “Sustainable food systems: blue solutions”,…
EFFOP in BlueBio Policy Event in the European Parliament
This event aims to highlight recent advancements and possibilities in the blue bioeconomy. It provides a platform to discuss policy and regulatory solutions crucial…
Key takeaways from our webinar on the value chain perspectives on the future of pelagic fisheries in the Northeast Atlantic
Today, European Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers hosted a successful webinar on the value chain perspectives on the future of pelagic fisheries in the Northeast Atlantic.…
Welcome to our information meeting into the situation for pelagic stocks in the NE Atlantic from a feed and value chain perspective
For over ten years, decision-makers among Coastal States have struggled to reach a consensus on quota allocations for the Northeast Atlantic stocks: mackerel, Atlanto-Scandian…
BAT Conclusions are now published
EFFOP is excited to share that the Commission Implementing Decision establishing the best available techniques (BAT) conclusions under Directive 2010/75/EU for Slaughterhouses,…
Commission adopts new de minimis rules: Inclusion of fish processing
EFFOP is pleased to share the latest developments concerning the European Commission’s adjustments to regulations governing small amounts of aid, specifically…
EFFOP in the 6th IFFO Marine Ingredients China Workshop
The European Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers (EFFOP) actively took part in the 6th IFFO Marine Ingredients China Workshop December 12, 2023, in Guangzhou City, China.…
Odd Eliasen elected as new president of EFFOP: An experienced industry leader
EFFOP proudly announces the appointment of Odd Eliasen as new president following the recent General Assembly November 8th, 2023. Mr. Eliasen, Managing Director of…
EFFOP General Assembly 2023: Addressing Critical Issues and Advancing Solutions
EFFOP recently concluded its 2023 General Assembly in Brussels, featuring key meetings with the European Commission, the European Parliament, and representatives…
New version for the MarinTrust Standard
The MarinTrust Standard version 3 was formerly released on October, 23 during IFFO Conference in Cape Town. EFFOP welcomes the improvements made to the certification…
Scottish proposal on sandeel closure: scientific evidence is inconclusive
The European Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers (EFFOP) have submitted its response to the Scottish consultation regarding the proposal to cease sandeel fishing in all…
British Sandeel fishery closures set to impact European feed and food security
The UK’s proposal to fully close the Dogger Bank to EU fishing for Sandeel is set to profoundly impact the EU fishing sector, extending to the aquafeed and salmon…
EFFOP submits PFAS data to EFSA
We are pleased to announce that EFFOP has successfully submitted a comprehensive dataset profiling Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in fishmeal to the European…
Save the date! EFFOP Conference in Estonia, 5-7 June 2024
We are proud to announce that our next member´s conference will take place 5th – 7th June 2024 in close collaboration with our Estonian member, Eesti Kalatootjate…
Fish stocks in the Northeast Atlantic are within healthy ranges
What is the state of play when it comes to sustainable fishing for 2024 in the EU? This is addressed in a Commission Communication paper released 14 June 2023. Overall, far…
EFFOP welcomes new associcated member
EFFOP is delighted to extend a warm welcome to Oestergaard A/S, its newest associate member, adding to the expanding network of collaborators. Based in Denmark, Oestergaard…EFFOP statement on PFAS in fishmeal
Fishmeal is recognized by nutritionists as a high-quality and very digestible feed ingredient that is favored for addition to the diets of most farm animals. Fishmeal carries large quantities of energy per unit weight and is an excellent source of protein, lipids (oils), minerals, and vitamins. Specifically, the high levels of lysine and methionine can be difficult to replace when using other feed ingredients. At the European fishmeal and fish oil producers (EFFOP) PFAS…
EFFOP holds successful workshop on “European fishmeal health and safety in relation to PFAS contamination”
On Wednesday 22nd March, EFFOP held its workshop “European fishmeal health and safety in relation to PFAS contamination”. A total of 55 participants were present to share… More news & events