A newly published study in Frontiers in Marine Science provides further evidence that the value of EPA and DHA in aquaculture diets extends well beyond simply meeting minimum nutritional requirements. The study by Catt et al., (2026) analysed commercial production data representing more than 430 million Atlantic salmon across 556 production generations in Norway between 2013 and 2023. Rather than relying on a conventional controlled feeding trial, the authors combined…

A new study modelling PFAS transfer from feed to fillet in farmed Atlantic salmon indicates that current commercial feed concentrations pose a low dietary exposure risk. Even when the model was run using the highest PFAS concentrations observed in Norwegian commercial salmon feeds, predicted concentrations of all four EU-regulated PFAS remained below the corresponding maximum levels established for fish intended for human consumption. The work is particularly timely.…

How should Europe approach the future of sustainable aquaculture feeds? EFFOP believes this question should be guided by science. Today, EFFOP has submitted a letter to the European Commission together with a detailed technical review of the Commission’s recent report replacing replacing Fish-Based Feed with Algae-Based Feed in EU Aquaculture.  Our review fully recognises the important role that algae and other novel feed ingredients will play in the future…

During its visit to Santiago de Compostela last week, EFFOP had the opportunity to meet with our Spanish colleagues at ANFACO-CYTMA to discuss areas of mutual interest and explore opportunities for closer collaboration across the marine ingredients sector. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen the long-standing relationship between our organisations and to exchange views on the scientific, technical and regulatory challenges facing the European…

Last week, EFFOP participated in the Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC) meetings in Santiago de Compostela, taking part in Working Groups I and II as well as the Executive Committee. The meetings brought together representatives from the fishing industry, scientists, the European Commission and other stakeholders to discuss the latest scientific advice, management developments and policy priorities for Europe’s pelagic fisheries. Several topics will have important…

Last week, our biologist, James Hinchcliffe participated in the international symposium Navigating Changes in Small Pelagic Fish and Forage Communities: Climate, Ecosystems, and Sustainable Fisheries (SPF-2026) in La Paz, Mexico, contributing to discussions on the evolving role of small pelagic fish within global food systems, aquaculture, and ecosystem-based fisheries management. The symposium brought together scientists, fisheries experts, and industry…