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Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global 2023

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global 2023 will take place during 25-27 April, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain and will feature an expansive exhibit hall highlighting all types of seafood products as well as processing equipment and services from suppliers from around the globe. 

The event brings together the key players (suppliers, buyers, authorities, distributors, industrials and services) in the seafood sector from around the world, featuring an exhibit hall highlighting different types of seafood products and processing equipment and services from suppliers from around the globe, as well as more than 20 educational sessions, presented by top seafood industry experts. This year’s conferences will cover issues relevant to today’s seafood business environment, focusing on various topics, such as:

• Aquaculture;
• Corporate Social Responsibility;
• Food Safety & Compliance (policy);
• Seafood Business/Marketplace;
• Seafood Sustainability;
• Traceability & Transparency;
• Plastics & Climate Change as it relates to seafood.

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global is the largest seafood event, organized to help suppliers expand their businesses around the world. The 2022 edition gathered buyers from 150 countries and exhibitors from 77 countries with 59 national and regional country pavilions. More than 26,700 seafood professionals attended to discover new suppliers and products, connect with contacts and increase orders.

In order to register as an exhibitor or to attend the event, please access the link below:

https://www.seafoodexpo.com/global/

Aquaculture’s next frontier?

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) prepared a document regarding the offshore farming systems, a specific aquaculture innovation.

The publication contains information on the technique and approach used, scope and scale of application, accessibility, as well as the outcome and benefits of the innovation.

Find out more at: https://www.fao.org/3/cc0731en/cc0731en.pdf

Good Practices: TOMGOXY – Shrimpfarming Management Platform

TOMGOXY is a complete shrimpfarming management platform developed by RYNAN Technologies that combines IoT monitoring devices and cloud services with AI-driven data analytics for precision shrimp farming.

More information at: https://rynanaquaculture.com/tomgoxy

GLOBEFISH Highlights – International Markets for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products

The publication GLOBEFISH highlights – International markets for fisheries and aquaculture products contains a detailed quarterly update on market trends for various major aquatic species, such as  tuna, groundfish, small pelagics, shrimp, salmon, fishmeal and fish oil, cephalopods, bivalves and crustacea. 

The document also analyses Greece and Turkey exports of seabass and seabream.

You can access the document at the link below:
https://www.fao.org/3/cc1350en/cc1350en.pdf

Good Practices: IMPAQT – Intelligent Management System for Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture

IMPAQT is a four-year European project, implemented by an international consortium consisting of 21 institutions (14 academic/research organizations, 4 SMEs and 3 large industries) from 13 countries, which aims to promote and support the eco-intensification of aquaculture production systems.

More information at: https://impaqtproject.eu/

Possibilities and Examples for Energy Transition of Fishing and Aquaculture Sectors

The Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (European Commission) has published the document Possibilities and examples for energy transition of fishing and aquaculture sectors, which presents an overview of known initiatives for the energy transition of fishing and aquaculture vessels, up to January 2023. 

The publication is a living document and it will be regularly updated. 

In order to check it out, please access the following link: https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/23464c13-b1c0-11ed-8912-01aa75ed71a1

Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector – Sustainability and Resilience

On the 21st of February 2023, the European Commission presented a package of measures intended to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.

The package includes four elements: A  Communication on the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector; an Action Plan to protect and restore marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries; a Communication on the common fisheries policy today and tomorrow and a Report on the Common Market Organisation for fishery and aquaculture products.

The proposed measures, which will be carried out gradually in order to help the sector adapt, aim to promote the use of cleaner energy sources and reduce dependency on fossil fuels as well as reduce the sector’s impact on marine ecosystems and to make the sector an attractive job place for the younger generations. 

One of the key actions is an Energy Transition Partnership for EU Fisheries and Aquaculture, which will bring together all stakeholders, including in fisheries, aquaculture, shipbuilding, ports, energy, NGOs, national and regional authorities, to collectively address the challenges of the sector’s energy transition.

The Common Market Organisation (CMO) regulation aims to ensure a level playing field for all fishery and aquaculture products marketed in the EU and it contributes to achieving sustainability in the exploitation of living marine resources. The CMO important not only for the sector (fishers, aquaculture producers, fishmongers, distributors, processors), but also for the consumers who benefit from accurate labelling on the fish or seafood they buy and from the freshness and quality of products guaranteed by marketing standards. 

More information available at: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_828

Aquafuture Spain, 2023

The second edition of Aquafuture Spain will take place during 28-30 March in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Aquafuture Spain aims to provide the visitors a space in which to share experiences and knowledge, to learn and teach, to explore the possibility of opening new markets and to update themselves on the latest technological innovations and market strategies.

Apart from the exhibition, the event will also feature technical conferences, focusing on the sustainability and growth of the aquaculture sector, as well as a cookery demonstration programme, which will allow visitors to discover and enjoy exquisite dishes made with aquaculture products.

In order to find out more about the event and for registration, please access https://en.aquafuturespain.com/.

Strategic Guidelines for a More Sustainable and Competitive EU Aquaculture for the Period 2021 to 2030

The European Comission has provided general guidelines on addressing the challenges and opportunities of the EU aquaculture sector, prepared in close consultation with EU Member States and stakeholders, notably those represented in the Aquaculture Advisory Council, while also taking into consideration the results of a public consultation and the views expressed by the European Parliament on the development of EU aquaculture.

The document sets the path for EU aquaculture to become a reference as a sector that is resilient, competitive and a global standard in sustainability and quality. In order to achieve this objective, it is necessary to have the support of all relevant actors (including EU Member States, the EU aquaculture industry, and other stakeholders such as NGOs) in implementing these guidelines.

You can check out the guidelines at the following links:

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52021DC0236&from=EN (English)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52021DC0236&from=EN (Greek)

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/RO/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:52021DC0236&from=EN (Romanian)

AQUACULTURE AWARDS 2023

Applications are open for the Aquaculture Awards 2023 until the 3rd of March.

The awards recognize aquaculture’s rising stars, long-term heroes, most forward-thinking enterprises, businesses or individuals making an exceptional contribution to the global aquaculture community.

The categories for the Awards include:

• RISING STAR – this category is open to all under-35s and aims to mark the achievements of the up-and-coming generation of aquaculture professionals and entries/nominations;
• COLLABORATION – companies and/or academic institutions that have opted to work together to solve key challenges facing the industry;
• INNOVATION;
• SUSTAINABILITY;
• COMMUNITY INITIATIVE – individual, company or organisation that has enhanced the industry’s relationship with the local communities which host it;
• SHELLFISH FARMER OF THE YEAR;
• FINFISH FARMER OF THE YEAR;
• ANIMAL WELFARE – entries are open to any initiative adopted after January 2022 that has improved the welfare of farmed fish and/or the wildlife they interact with;
• AQUACULTURE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR – entrants could be suppliers of aquaculture products or suppliers of goods and services to fish and shellfish producers;
• BEST NEW START UP – entries are open to international businesses that have been operational for less than 3 years (as of November 2022);
• BEST AQUACULTURE COMPANY – the award recognises sustainable practice, business performance, investment, staff management practices and local community involvement.
• JUDGE’S SPECIAL RECOGNITION – the winner will be selected from the awards entries, and can be an individual, a project or a business with impressive commitment and responsible approach to aquaculture;
• UNSUNG HERO – this award recognises the people who’ve worked tirelessly behind the scenes in any aspect of aquaculture;
• OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION – the wider industry is invited to nominate any individuals or companies who they feel have enhanced how the wider public, politicians, regulators or stakeholders perceive the industry, or have made an outstanding contribution to the sector through their work.

In order to apply, please access the following link: https://aquacultureawards.com/entry-form/

Finalists will be announced on the 20th of March.

This year’s Aquaculture Awards will be held on the 15th of June, in Inverness, Scotland, at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel.

More information available at: https://aquacultureawards.com/