New omega-3 study shows promising potential
Do you often eat salmon, sardines, or mackerel, and remember to take your daily fish oil? According to a new meta-analysis, this could have a positive effect on your behavior,…
New JRC Report on EU Policies for Sustainable Food Systems: EFFOP´s Response
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) released a comprehensive report on 17 July 2024, titled “Towards Sustainable Food Systems: An Analysis…
Agricultural Outlook 2024-2033: Fish and Seafood Products Insights
The latest Agricultural Outlook report provides essential insights into the future of fish and seafood products: Global Consumption Trends: Food fish consumption…
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,…