AIPCE CEP | European Fish Processors and Traders Association

👋 Have you had a chance to go through our yearly analysis of the EU seafood trade yet? 👉https://lnkd.in/djcu3QAg What you knew as Finfish Study has expanded to include a growing number of species beyond wild whitefish. New categories, such as plaice, salmon, shrimp and tuna have been introduced, reflecting the diversity / complexity of the seafood market. 👊 We have rebranded the Study as the EU SEAFOOD SUPPLY SYNOPSIS. Edition 2024 key findings: 👉 High Dependency on Imports: In 2023, the EU’s total seafood supply reached 12,473 ‎thousand tonnes, with imports accounting for 68.7% of the total supply. This underlines ‎the importance of a robust global supply chain to meet consumer demand for diverse ‎fish species.‎ 👉 Public Health Benefits: Regular seafood consumption is linked to numerous health ‎benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases and improved cognitive ‎function. These benefits are particularly relevant in the context of the EU’s protein ‎transition, which emphasizes the replacement of less sustainable protein sources with ‎healthier, plant-based, and seafood options.‎ 👉 Supporting Economic Growth: The reliance on imports fosters job creation and economic ‎growth within the EU’s fish processing sector. By securing a consistent supply of diverse ‎seafood, the industry can innovate and adapt to evolving consumer preferences.‎ To support the industry’s growth, we urge policymakers to:‎ 👉 Enhance Trade Agreements: Facilitate seamless trade flows with third countries to ensure ‎a consistent seafood supply and minimize barriers that could hinder imports.‎ 👉 Boost EU production, fisheries and aquaculture: Increase support for sustainable practices and technological innovation in EU fisheries and aquaculture to enhance local production and foster more resilient domestic supply chains. 👉 Promote Public Awareness: Raise awareness about the health benefits of seafood ‎consumption as part of a balanced diet, encouraging consumers to choose fish as a ‎primary protein source.‎ 👉 Support Seafood Consumption: Integrate seafood more deeply into European diets. This is ‎not only a matter of health but also of economic and environmental sustainability. 📢 The European ‎Commission should recognize seafood’s essential role in the protein transition and public health ‎strategy.

AIPCE CEP’s 65th General Assembly just took place—two inspiring days in the beautiful ‎#port of sunny #Hamburg! ‎ 🐠A big thank you to Stefan Meyer and German Association of Fish Processing and Wholesale for hosting this year’s assembly in such an ‎engaging setting and for the effort you and your team put into organizing the super side events.‎ 🌍 With the new Commission taking office in an as-dynamic-as-ever global landscape, the ‎timing was perfect to strategize on the challenges that lie ahead of this sector:‎ sustainably sourced & processed seafood is key to future food security and healthy ‎nutrition, and it plays a vital role in driving a low-carbon economy; we must remain ‎resilient enough to meet our responsibilities in this regard. ‎ With Guus Pastoor & Yobana Bermúdez Rodríguez leading the charge in this ‎mandate, I’m excited about the work we’ll do in the coming months! ‎ We also celebrated the retirement of our legend, Matthias, giving him (hopefully) the ‎well-deserved send-off into a fun new chapter of life. ‎ Thank you, Stefan Meyer! Thank you, #Hamburg! Our next stop is Paris! Looking so very much forward! 🚢 ANFACO-CECOPESCA Conxemar Pact'Alim Union du Mareyage Français - UMF SNCE Visfederatie PSPR Danish Seafood Association Fiskbranschens Riksförbund Sjømat Norge Unione Italiana Food

#ThrowbackThursday 📘 AIPCE CEP outlines “opportunity-seizing” seafood manifesto for Europe ‘Sustainability is not a threat. [...] It is a big opportunity to give value to the European seafood industry and to give value to our supply chains’, says AIPCE CEP Sustainability Chair Luciano Pirovano to SeafoodSource. The AIPCE CEP ‘#SustainabilityManifesto’, which will be published in the second half of 2024, will be a reference point that seafood companies can use when making buying decisions or that lawmakers can lean on to develop policies around sustainability. Key points of the Manifesto include: 🔹 Promoting sustainability and responsible sourcing  🔹 Leveraging technological advancements for efficiency  🔹 Strengthening trade policies for better market access  🔹 Fostering collaboration across the supply chain By seizing these opportunities, Europe's seafood industry can secure its place as a global leader in sustainable and innovative seafood production. Dive into the full story and learn more about how this manifesto aims to shape the future of seafood in Europe here 👉https://lnkd.in/dhUpW2Ms

👉 The General Assembly of our PL member, the Polish Association of Fish Processors (PSPR) and the 26th Conference of Fish Processors, entitled "Present, Prospects and Threats of the Polish Fish Market Against the Background of the Current Economic Situation in Poland and the World", took place from 13-14 June 2024 in Dźwirzyno, Poland. ✋ We attended to present AIPCE CEP | European Fish Processors and Traders Association's latest work! 🙏 A big thank you to Mrs. Małgorzata Pawliszak, President of PSPR, Mrs. Arletta Wenderlich (Kramska), Director of PSPR, and our Vice-President Anna Rokicka for the invitation to this excellently organized event! 🤝 We took the opportunity to liaise with our companies in Poland, meet the representatives of the Polish administration... 🌊 and managed to squeeze in a moment to take a peek at a piece of the Baltic white-sand coastline.

#SOFIA report 2024: The Importance of Sustainable Fish Processing The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 has recently been published, providing the most up-to-date and evidence-based information on the fishing and fish processing sectors. Here are some points: 🌊 Preserving Marine Ecosystems: Overfishing and unsustainable practices have severely impacted marine biodiversity. Implementing sustainable fish processing methods helps maintain the balance of marine ecosystems and ensures that fish populations remain healthy. This supports biodiversity and secures the livelihoods of millions who depend on fishing. ♻️ Reducing Environmental Impact: Sustainable fish processing reduces waste and minimizes the carbon footprint associated with fish production. By adopting sustainable technologies and practices, we can significantly decrease pollution and habitat destruction, making our industry more resilient against climate change. 🌐 Supporting Global Food Security: With the global demand for seafood rising, sustainable fish processing is crucial for maintaining long-term food security. By ensuring that fish stocks are harvested and processed responsibly, we can provide a reliable source of nutrition for future generations while supporting the economic stability of coastal communities worldwide. Read more about it in the SOFIA report 👉https://lnkd.in/d9watWcS

🐟 18th INFOFISH ‘World Tuna Trade Conference’ -#TUNA2024 Under the theme "Advancing Blue Transformation, Sustainable Development, and Innovation through the Global Tuna Industry," this event, which took place in #Bangkok (Thailand), brought together over 500 participants from around the globe, including leading experts, producers, processors, marketers, policymakers, NGOs, scientists, and researchers. Luciano Pirovano, Chief Sustainability Officer at Bolton Food and Chair of the #Sustainability Working Group at AIPCE CEP, presented the main objectives of the upcoming ‘AIPCE CEP Sustainability Manifesto’ and how fish processing companies are invested in this work. In his intervention "Global #Tuna Industry Efforts and Actions Towards Sustainability and Innovation," he also highlighted the critical role of partnerships in addressing industry challenges.   #Throwback

🐟🗳️ AIPCE CEP reminds you to vote in the upcoming European Parliament elections. Your participation is crucial for the future of the fishery and fish processing sector. By supporting sustainable fishing and processing practices, we can ensure healthy oceans and thriving coastal communities for generations to come. Make your voice heard and vote! #EPElections #SustainableFishing

🐟 ‘Driving Sustainability Across Seafood Supply Chains’ - Focus on responsible sourcing, aquaculture and manufacturing The webinar will explore, among others, the significance of #responsiblemanufacturing practices within the EU processing industry, encompassing advancements in technology and innovation, minimizing our environmental impact and implementing responsible resource management strategies. Find out more through our chapter leaders: Luciano Pirovano is the Global Sustainability Development Director at Bolton Food working on sustainable and responsible fishing practices. In AIPCE CEP, he is the Chair of the Working Group on sustainability and Chapter leader of the AIPCE CEP Sustainability Manifesto.    💻 Join us on the 7th of May 2024 at 10 AM CEST via MS Teams and register through the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9kPjvhy.   Registrations are open until today EOD! #sustainabilitymanifesto  #sustainablefish  

Today is #WorldTunaDay!🐟🐟 Let's celebrate the importance of sustainable tuna fisheries and processing! #sustainablefishing

🐟 ‘Driving Sustainability Across Seafood Supply Chains’ - Focus on responsible sourcing, aquaculture and manufacturing With the growth in global demand for high-quality seafood protein, sustainable aquaculture has an increasingly pivotal role to play in complementing supplies of wild-caught fish and needs to meet high sourcing and manufacturing standards.  Find out more through our speakers: Catarina Martins is Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Mowi. There, she coordinates the implementation of Mowi’s sustainability strategy, leading the Blue Revolution Plan, which includes the vision of unlocking the potential of the oceans to provide healthy and sustainable food for a growing world population. Catarina holds a MSc in Marine Biology from Lisbon University in Portugal, a PhD in Animal Sciences from Wageningen University in the Netherlands and MBA in Global Seafood from Norwegian School of Economics.  💻 Join us on the 7th of May 2024 at 10 AM CEST via MS Teams and register through the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9kPjvhy.     Registrations are open until the 3rd of May 2024. #sustainabilitymanifesto  #sustainablefish