On 16 April, the European Commission activated the crisis mechanism under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), enabling Member States to provide financial compensation to operators affected by the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East. The measure allows support for fishers, aquaculture producers, processors and retailers whose activities have been disrupted, notably due to rising energy and fuel costs. We encourage members to…

As a member of both the North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) and the Baltic Sea Advisory Council (BSAC), EFFOP welcomes the joint NSAC and BSAC advice on the management of predators such as seals and cormorants. The advice focuses on the growing interactions between fisheries and predators in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It highlights that healthy and resilient fish stocks are essential for reducing conflicts and stresses the need for ecosystem based management. The proposal…

On 28 April 2026, our CEO, Anne Mette Bæk, represented EFFOP at the IFFO The Marine Ingredients Organisation Members’ Meeting in Madrid. She shared perspectives on behalf of European producers and took part in discussions with colleagues from across the global value chain. The meeting highlighted that the marine ingredients sector is entering a more demanding phase, with tighter and less predictable supply, more integrated and strategic policy frameworks, and higher…

EFFOP is pleased to announce that our CEO, Anne Mette Bæk, has joined the Board of the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group, NAPA. NAPA brings together retailers, food service companies, and supply chain businesses that are committed to sustainable seafood sourcing and the long term sustainability of pelagic fisheries. EFFOP has a strong commitment to responsible sourcing and sustainable fisheries management. Our sector places high priority on healthy fish stocks and…

EFFOP’s CEO, Anne Mette Bæk, participated in the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group session at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen on 4 March. The session focused on the consequences of continued political inaction on the management of key pelagic stocks, including blue whiting – so essential for the European aquaculture value chain. The supply chain depends on stable and responsibly managed pelagic resources and this is severely compromised by the lack…

The latest coverage from AquaFeed highlights the growing pressure on key North East Atlantic pelagic stocks, including mackerel, Atlanto Scandian herring and blue whiting. Years of stalled quota sharing negotiations among Coastal States have resulted in total catches that repeatedly exceed scientific advice, putting long term stock health and supply chain stability at risk. EFFOP’s CEO, Anne Mette Bæk, emphasises that the core challenge lies in the lack of coordinated…