British Sandeel fishery closures set to impact European feed and food security
The UK’s proposal to fully close the Dogger Bank to EU fishing for Sandeel is set to profoundly impact the EU fishing sector, extending to the aquafeed and salmon…
Pioneering the Path to SDGs: Certifications, Innovation, and Sustainability
How do the fishing and processing productions contribute to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? This question is addressed in the latest Marine…
EFFOP submits PFAS data to EFSA
We are pleased to announce that EFFOP has successfully submitted a comprehensive dataset profiling Poly- and Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in fishmeal to the European…
Save the date! EFFOP Conference in Estonia, 5-7 June 2024
We are proud to announce that our next member´s conference will take place 5th – 7th June 2024 in close collaboration with our Estonian member, Eesti Kalatootjate…
Why are small pelagic fish so important for global food production?
Why are small pelagic fish so important for global food production? Learn more in this very informative video from our colleagues in the fishing sector Read more about…
Annual report for 2022: No illegal substances found in Norwegian farmed fish
Every year, the Institute of Marine Research checks Norwegian farmed fish for illegal pharmaceuticals, legally used veterinary drugs and environmental toxins, on…
Aquaculture Advisory Council presents organic aquaculture recommendations to EU: overcoming barriers and ensuring sustainability
The Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) has published its recommendations aimed at fostering the growth of organic aquaculture within the European Union. In line with…
FAO calls for a global expansion of aquaculture
Aquaculture has seen enormous progress in recent decades, and The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is now calling for global efforts to further…
Agricultural commodity and fish markets outlook 2023-2032
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations published on July 6, the latest…
Aquaculture Advisory Council Presents Circular Fish Feed Recommendation to the European Commission: Fishmeals important role in future feeds
Fishmeal and fish oil have long served as cornerstone ingredients in aquafeeds, occupying a prominent position as well-established and widely recognized feed components.…
Fish stocks in the Northeast Atlantic are within healthy ranges
What is the state of play when it comes to sustainable fishing for 2024 in the EU? This is addressed in a Commission Communication paper released 14 June 2023. Overall, far…
New employee
On 10th of July 2023, Semi Kilic started his new position at Marine Ingredients Denmark and European Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers as a consultant. Semi has a background…
Towards sustainable food consumption
How can the European Union overcome the barriers that are preventing consumers from eating in a healthier and more sustainable way? This is the question addressed by the…
EFFOP welcomes new associcated member
EFFOP is delighted to extend a warm welcome to Oestergaard A/S, its newest associate member, adding to the expanding network of collaborators. Based in Denmark, Oestergaard…
Balancing nature and industry: EFFOPs science-based approach to Sandeel Fishing
The response to the recent British consultation on spatial management measures for industrial sandeel fishing highlights the importance of a science-driven approach…Towards sustainable food consumption
The EU has made the transition to more sustainable food systems one of its main priority areas of action. Actions involve the food-chain actors as well as consumers. While many citizens may be willing to change the way they eat, their behaviour as consumers is formed and determined by multiple drivers such as prices, information on food products, taste, marketing, education… To better understand barriers and levers for consumer adoption of healthy and sustainable…European Blue Economy report 2023 published
The European Commission just published the 2023 edition of the European Blue Economy report. This report is the annual flagship publication, and gives an overview of how the economic sectors in EU have performed in relation to oceans and the coastal environment. The 2023 version highlights the evolution of the blue economy sectors since 2010, and shows that despite negative impacts of the COVID19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, most of the analysed sectors increased…
EU Green Week (3-11 June 2023)
EU Green Week is an annual event promoting European environmental policies but also actions implemented by individuals, communities and organisations. The EU Green…