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Fish provides essential fatty acids EPA and DHA, high-quality proteins, and precious micronutrients for heart and brain.Vegetables supply fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants with minimal calories and great satiety.The healthy fats in fish increase the bioavailability of vegetable carotenoids, while the “meat factor” enhances the...

The recent meeting in Tripoli between institutional and business representatives brought Libya-Europe fish exports back into the spotlight, a dossier that intertwines economic cooperation and diplomacy in the Mediterranean. The discussion table Participants included Italy’s ambassador to Libya Gianluca Alberini, Libya’s Minister of Marine Resources...

The European Commission’s proposal on fishing opportunities in the Mediterranean and Black Sea for 2026 represents a new test for sustainability and for balancing economic, scientific, and political interests. Towards long-term governance The Commission aims to continue along the path set by the MedFish4Ever and...

In Brussels, a crucial meeting took place for the future of European fisheries. A Coldiretti delegation led by President Ettore Prandini, joined by Daniela Borriello, National Head of Coldiretti Pesca, presented EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis with a ten-point action plan to address the mounting...

The sea holds a universe of stories, flavors and colors that have intertwined with human life for millennia. Preserving this richness in a product means capturing its soul without shortcuts, without compromise. This is the path chosen by OHissa, a brand devoted to returning seafood...

The data from API is clear: 75% of fish in Italy is imported, with a market value reaching around €4 billion. According to Andrea Fabris, Director of the Italian Fish Farmers Association (API), this dependency highlights the urgent need to strengthen domestic production and increase...

Organic aquaculture in the European Union faces both promise and constraint, as highlighted by an international review led by Lola Toomey and published in Reviews in Aquaculture within the OrganicTargets4EU project. The paper probes policy design, market dynamics and cost structures that shape the sector’s...

EU budget 2028-2034 for fisheries and aquaculture marks a turning point in Europe’s maritime policies. With the declared goal of reducing fragmentation and ensuring greater flexibility in reallocating resources, the European Commission has presented a framework aimed at integrating national policies, regional priorities and EU...

Since August 1st, the Gulf of Follonica (between Livorno and Grosseto, on Tuscany’s coast) hosts a fully operational real-time monitoring system for key water quality parameters and underwater current flows. Covering about 1,600 hectares of fish and shellfish farms, the Gulf is one of the...

The European Parliament has approved a regulation marking a decisive step in the fight against food waste, an issue that also directly affects the seafood sector. With almost 60 million tonnes of food waste generated every year in the EU, a binding approach has become...