News Digest n.11 / 2024
From invasive to innovative: the delicious sea snails from the Black Sea
Sever Export, a family-run business in Bulgaria, has grown rapidly with EU support, transforming invasive Black Sea sea snails into a culinary delicacy. The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) has helped the company enhance processing capacity, improve catch quality, and establish local sales outlets.
EU approves €155 million Danish seafood processing scheme
The EU has approved a €155 million scheme to promote sustainability in Denmark's fishery and aquaculture processing industries, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions through environmentally friendly technologies, promoting sustainable growth.
The EU and UK agree on fishing opportunities for 2025 worth €1.4 billion for EU fishers
The EU and the UK have reached an agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025, securing 428,000 tonnes worth €1.4 billion. The agreement, based on the EU common fisheries policy, establishes total allowable catch limits for shared stocks and reciprocal access to waters for albacore tuna fishing. The deal also includes in-year consultations for three other jointly managed stocks.
EU and Norway reach an agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025
The EU and Norway have reached agreements on shared stocks in the Skagerrak and Kattegat, quota exchanges, and reciprocal access to waters, securing key fishing opportunities for 2025. The EU will receive Arctic cod, blue whiting, and Northern shrimp, while Norway will receive 81,750 tonnes of blue whiting and 1,700 tonnes of Northern shrimp.
New EMFAF call for proposals for scientific advice for fisheries
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals to enhance scientific knowledge for fisheries conservation and management under the Common Fisheries Policy. The call, funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Work programme 2024-2025, aims to strengthen science-based policies.
