Confirmed high level speakers for EFFOP conference in Skagen in August

This year’s biennial conference in Skagen is approaching, and the deadline for registration is in just two weeks, the 1st of June.  European Fishmeal has put together an exciting program packed with a high-level political panel, cross-sector knowledge, a fine gala dinner and much more. Many prominent speakers have already confirmed their participation, including Clara Aguilera, Member of European Parliament; Søren Gade, Member of European Parliament and vice-chair…

A guide to European sustainable fish stocks – ICES status and ecosystem overviews

EFFOP members source from various fish stocks in the Northeast Atlantic and Baltic Sea. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) provides an annual…

AAC: Aquaculture can play key role in European Green Deal

The following story is from SeafoodSource, and was first released April 5, 2021, By Nicki Holmyard.  The Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC), a stakeholder representative…

The EU fishing fleet 2020: Trends and economic results

The European Commission “Maritime Economic Papers” have released its 48 pages long economic report on the EU fishing fleet. We have gathered the highlights…

Small pelagic fisheries and responsible sourcing

MSC recently publicized a briefing on small pelagic fisheries and the importance of certification – read the briefing here. Small pelagic fisheries – or…

EFFOP: “No binding targets for fishmeal reduction in aquafeed”

The following feedback was given by European Fishmeal and Fish oil Producers to the European Commission regarding the initiative “Blue bioeconomy – towards a…