Focus on fishmeal: key takeaways from FAO’s report on Responsible use of fishmeal in aquaculture

In the report Responsible use of fishmeal in aquaculture (2025) FAO explores how the fed aquaculture sector has advanced and improved the use of fishmeal as a feed source based on recent scientific and technological developments. The report highlights that the use of fishmeal in feed for aquaculture has declined over time, even though aquaculture production continues to grow. This suggests that the growth in aquaculture has not driven an increase in captured fisheries used…

PFAS in focus: New MAC advice reflects EFFOP priorities

The Market Advisory Council (MAC) has adopted new advice on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), underlining the need to address contamination at its source…

Shaping 2040: EFFOP weighs in on the EU’s Vision 2040 for fisheries and aquaculture

EFFOP has submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture. The Vision aims to establish a long-term,…

EFFOP participates in Ocean Stewardship Initiative discussions under the Sustainable Markets Initiative

From 10-12 March 2026, EFFOP’s Managing Director, Anne Mette Bæk, was formally invited to participate in a meeting with H.M. King Charles III and a roundtable session…

The devil is in the detail: new aquafeed research reveals hidden environmental trade-offs

Aquaculture plays a crucial role in meeting growing global demand for nutritious seafood. However, feed remains the dominant contributor to the environmental footprint…

EU Zero Pollution Action Plan: Mid-Term Review Highlights Progress but Challenges Remain

The European Commission has published the mid-term review of the EU Zero Pollution Action Plan, assessing progress since the strategy was launched in 2021 and outlining priorities for the coming years. The review confirms that while encouraging progress has been made in several areas, significant work remains to meet the EU’s 2030 pollution reduction targets and the longer-term objective of a toxic-free environment by 2050. The Action Plan is a key pillar of the European…