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Fisheries

Is Europe's Common Fisheries Policy meeting its objectives? New public consulation opens

Louisa Gairn
2 min read
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the CFP, open until 21 April 2025.
European Mollusc Producers Association president Addy Risseeuw, presenting the EMPA's Manifesto for the Sustainable Development of the European Shellfish Sector in Brussels.
Aquaculture

European shellfish producers call for common aquaculture policy and more coastal space for farming

Louisa Gairn
3 min read
Shellfish farmers push for strategic development of low-trophic aquaculture to support European Union's food security and sustainability goals.
The Spanish Ministry has launched a series of promotional activities to boost fish and seafood consumption across the country.
Politics

Spain asks for more fisheries policies in the next EU legislative period

Rocio Álvarez Jiménez
2 min read
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, has met with representatives of the Spanish Confederation of Fisheries (Cepesca) and the National Federation of Fishermen's Guilds (FNCP) ...
The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers says quantitative production targets plus a common legal framework for aquaculture will ensure future growth of fish farming in the EU.
Aquaculture

European fish farmers call for Common Aquaculture Policy

Louisa Gairn
2 min read
European Commission needs to take action on "the real underlying reasons that are holding back the potential of aquaculture in the EU," says the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP), re ...
The call for action on blue foods follows the EU's publication of its Vision for Food and Agriculture 2040, which "aims to create a fair and competitive food system that provides affordable and sustainable food for everyone."
Aquaculture

EU urged to give seafood a bigger place in its food policy

Louisa Gairn
2 min read
EBCD and the EU Seafood Alliance call for a dedicated "Blue Food Action Plan" to support fisheries and aquaculture as key parts of Europe's food system alongside agriculture.
EMPA President Addy Risseuw, and MEP Stéphanie Yon-Courtin, Vice-President of the Parliament’s Fisheries Committee, pictured at the "Food of the Future" event.
Aquaculture

Shellfish farming should play a greater role in EU food policy, say MEPs and mollusc producers

Louisa Gairn
2 min read
“Give shellfish producers a chance, and they’ll give Europe cleaner seas, better jobs and healthier food,” said Addy Risseuw, President of the European Molluscs Producers’ Association (EMPA).
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