The Ministry of Production and the National Society of Industries join forces to improve the diet of Peruvians.
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The Ministry of Production (Produce) in Peru and the National Society of Industries (SNI) have joined forces to promote fish consumption and contribute to food security across the country through the National Program A Comer Pescado (Let's Eat Fish).
This initiative will provide Peruvians with access to highly nutritious and omega-3-rich hydrobiological products. The areas to be addressed include storage, processing, and nutritional education.
According to the Ministry, fish consumption remains low in many parts of the country, despite its benefits in improving cardiovascular health and supporting cognitive development in children.
"This year has been important because we have managed to distribute 3 tons of hydrobiological resources, and we project reaching over 2 million families, thanks to the efforts of the A Comer Pescado program," said the minister Sergio González.
In more detail, nine promotional fairs will be held in the regions of Ica, Lima, Áncash, Piura, and Ucayali to benefit 9,000 families in 2025 and market approximately 30 tons of products.
This agreement, valid until December 31, 2027, seek to prove that "a sustainable fishing industry can significantly contribute to the well-being of the population."
González confirmed that the fishing sector and micro and small enterprises (MYPE) will receive S/ 895 million (approximately nearly $239M) to address illegal fishing, docks restoration, and assisted loans to artisanal fishermen are among the future initiatives.
