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Friday, December 5, 2025
European aquaculture organisations meet with EU fisheries official to address industry challenges
The European Molluscs Producers' Association (EMPA), the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP), and the European Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Platform (EATIP) met with European Commissioner Costas Kadis, responsible f ...
Monday, October 6, 2025
Despite 16% drop, Spain still tops EU in aquaculture production
Spain continued to lead EU aquaculture in 2023, producing 243,098 tonnes, or 23% of the Union's total volume.
Monday, April 14, 2025
EU aquaculture production at close to 1.1 million tonnes live weight in 2023
In 2023, aquaculture production in the European Union was almost 1.1 million tonnes of live weight, valued at €4.8 billion (US$5.18 billion), according to Eurostat.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
EU-funded aquaculture hub in Latvia set to evolve country's aquaculture sector
A new aquaculture hub is revolutionising Latvia's aquaculture sector by promoting innovation and sustainable practices.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
European Commission releases key documents on sustainable aquaculture
The European Commission has introduced three new staff working documents to advance sustainable aquaculture practices within the European Union.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
European Aquaculture Society conference expected to be biggest aquaculture event in Spain next year
The 2025 edition of the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) annual conference in Valenica, Spain, will be the biggest aquaculture event in the country's history, organisers said.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
EU Advisory Councils call for regulatory changes to boost fisheries and aquaculture by-product valorisation
A coalition of four European Union (EU) Advisory Councils (ACs) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the European Commission, urging regulatory reforms and enhanced cooperation to improve the valorisation of fisheries and ...
Monday, August 5, 2024
EU fisheries dominate aquatic production despite global shift to aquaculture
In 2022, the European Union's aquatic animal production totalled 4.2 million tonnes with fisheries significantly contributing to this figure, as landings accounted for approximately 3.1 million tonnes, while aquaculture reached 1.1 million ...
Monday, August 5, 2024
Strong interest in Ireland, EU-backed funding for sustainable aquaculture, according to official
There has been strong interest in a new funding scheme for sustainable aquaculture introduced recently by the Irish government, according to Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Seafood Technical Services Director Rory Campbell.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
European Commission issues guidance to boost sustainable aquaculture growth
The European Commission has released guidance aimed at assisting member states in promoting sustainable aquaculture, responding to calls from producers to ease the administrative burden of establishing and operating sites within the union, ...
Thursday, December 14, 2023
EU investigates US$4.9 million fraud allegations against Italian aquaculture producers
Three Italian aquaculture producers are under investigation by the European Union for suspected fraud amounting to approximately EUR 4.5 million (US$4.9 million), Fish Farmer reported.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
EU aquaculture industry sees 1.1 million tonnes of aquatic organisms farmed in 2021
In the year 2021, the European Union witnessed a thriving aquaculture industry with an estimated production of 1.1 million tonnes of aquatic organisms, amounting to a total value of EUR 4.2 billion (US$44.4 billion), Eurostat reported.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
CropEnergies to invest more than US$100 million for aquaculture animal feed production in UK and EU
Germany-based CropEnergies AG has unveiled an investment plan of more than EUR 100 million (~US$109.95 million; EUR 1 = US$1.10) for various initiatives under its subsidiary, Ensus UK Ltd, with a significant portion of this investment dedic ...
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Aquaculture Advisory Council presents circular fish feed recommendation to European Commission
The Belgium-based Aquaculture Advisory Council has proposed recommendations to the European Commission to support and facilitate the adoption of circular feed practices.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Turkiye takes top spot for aquaculture production in Europe
Turkiye's Agriculture and Forestry Ministry said the country is the top aquaculture producer among all European Union (EU) member states, Hurriyet Daily News reported.

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