September 5th, 2025

Stakeholders unite to call for an EU Action Plan on Blue Foods

On 3 September, a coalition of leading organisations active in fisheries and aquaculture - EBCD, Europêche, EAPO, FEAP, and AIPCE-CEP - formally launched a joint call for an EU Action Plan on Blue Foods at the European Parliament (Brussels – Belgium). The organisations urged EU policymakers to take decisive action to integrate aquatic foods into Europe’s broader food and sustainability strategies.

The launch event, hosted by the Chair of the Committee of Fisheries of the European Parliament – Carmen Crespo Diaz, brought the spotlight on aquatic products – often overlooked in European food policy debates. At a time when climate disruptions, conflict, and geopolitical shifts are putting immense strain on global food systems, the message is clear: an EU Action Plan for Blue Foods is not an option – it is a necessity!

Stakeholder proposal - EU ACTION PLAN FOR BLUE FOODS