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# AIPCE CEP

European Fish Processors Association

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## Posts

- [United call for a reinforced specific fund for fisheries and aquaculture in the next Multiannual Financial Framework](https://www.aipce-cep.org/united-call-for-a-reinforced-specific-fund-for-fisheries-and-aquaculture-in-the-next-multiannual-financial-framework/) - Brussels 20 March 2025 As the European Council and the Parliament prepare to discuss the future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), leading EU associations urge EU policymakers to maintain and strengthen the current fund for fisheries and aquaculture, emphasizing its critical role in food security, economic stability and environmental sustainability. Fisheries and aquaculture cannot be
- [Letter to EU Commission and Council on ATQs on fishery products](https://www.aipce-cep.org/letter-to-eu-commission-and-council-on-atqs/)
- [EU SEAFOOD SUPPLY SYNOPSIS 2024‎ (Former FINFISH study) ‎PUBLISHED](https://www.aipce-cep.org/eu-seafood-supply-synopsis-2024-former-finfish-study-published/) - Brussels 14 October 2024 EU SEAFOOD SUPPLY SYNOPSIS 2024 Highlights Seafood’s Vital Role in the EU’s ‎Protein Transition and Public Health The EU SEAFOOD SUPPLY SYNOPSIS by AIPCE-CEP, provides key insights ‎into the European fish and seafood processing industry, emphasizing the critical role of seafood ‎in the EU's dietary landscape and its potential to
- [EU Seafood Supply Synopsis 2024 - former Finfish study](https://www.aipce-cep.org/eu-seafood-supply-synopsis-2024/)
- [AIPCE CEP position on Negotiations of EU – Thailand Free Trade Agreement](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-position-on-negotiations-of-eu-thailand-free-trade-agreement/) - AIPCE CEP is reaching out to express our concerns and emphasize the importance of active participation in the ongoing negotiations for the EU-Thailand Free Trade Agreement. With the third round of negotiations scheduled for the week of 17 June 2024 in Brussels, we urge the European Commission to prioritize the interests of the European processing
- [FINFISH STUDY 2023 EDITION ‎PUBLISHED](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2023-edition-published/) - 04 October 2023 FINFISH STUDY EDITION 2023 PUBLISHED GROWTH OF FISH PROCESSORS HAMPERED BY EU POLICY The 2023 edition of the annual AIPCE CEP Finfish study has now been published[1]. As expected, the study shows the socio-economic context in 2022 remained difficult. The consequences of COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact on markets. The
- [Finfish Study 2023](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2023/)
- [FINFISH STUDY 2022 EDITION ‎PUBLISHED](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2022-edition-published-28-september-2022/) - 28 September 2022 EU self-sufficiency rate drops to historical low levels AIPCE CEP study demonstrates market disruption due to Brexit, Covid and fuel crisis‎ AIPCE CEP published the 2022 edition of the Finfish study. The study looks at the 2021 trade data as well as the first semester 2022 trends. Since the formation of
- [Finfish Study 2022](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2022/)
- [Impact Assessment – Russian invasion of Ukraine – Processing and Trade Sector](https://www.aipce-cep.org/impact_assessment_russian_invasion/)
- [EU processors look for level playing field](https://www.aipce-cep.org/press-release-eu-processors-look-for-level-playing-field/)
- [EU consumers go wild on cod, but EU landings at all time low](https://www.aipce-cep.org/press-release-eu-consumers-go-wild-on-cod-but-eu-landings-at-all-time-low/)
- [Finfish Study 2021](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2021/)
- [Principles on Environmentally Responsible Fish Processing](https://www.aipce-cep.org/principles-on-environmentally-responisble-fish-processing/)
- [Principles for Environmentally Responsible Fish Sourcing](https://www.aipce-cep.org/principles-for-environmentally-responsible-fish-sourcing/)
- [Finfish Study 2020](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2020/)
- [The EU fish processing industry calls for speedy procedure on the new Autonomous Tariff Quota Regulation for certain fishery products](https://www.aipce-cep.org/the-eu-fish-processing-industry-calls-for-speedy-procedure-on-the-new-autonomous-tariff-quota-regulation-for-certain-fishery-products/)
- [Finfish Study 2019 – Optimisation of EU production and imports are needed for market growth](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2019-optimisation-of-eu-production-and-imports-are-needed-for-marketgrowth/) - The 2019 AIPCE-CEP Finfish Study provides key figures on recent developments in the EU seafood market. This study has been prepared since 1992 and provides a unique record and commentary of our industry. It delivers factual information on actual performance and future trends of the trade in fish, to exemplify the need for imported seafood
- [Finfish Study 2019](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2019/)
- [Finfish Study 2018 - EU processors continue to see more potential in the market and more opportunities for EU fishers!](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2018-eu-processors-continue-to-see-more-potential-in-the-market-and-more-opportunities-for-eu-fishers-2/) - The 2018 AIPCE-CEP Finfish Study provides key figures on recent developments in the EU seafood market. This study has been prepared since 1992 and provides a unique record and commentary of our industry. It delivers factual information on actual performance and future trends of the trade in fish, too exemplify the need for imported seafood
- [Finfish Study 2018](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2018-eu-processors-continue-to-see-more-potential-in-the-market-and-more-opportunities-for-eu-fishers/)
- [Finfish Study 2017](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2017/) - All figures in the study have been converted to Whole Fish Equivalent (WFE).
- [Finfish Study 2017 - EU fish consumption is growing while fish imports are the lifeblood of the processing industry](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2017-eu-fish-consumption-growing-fish-imports-lifeblood-processing-industry/) - The 2017 AIPCE-CEP Finfish Study provides key figures on recent developments in the EU seafood market. This study has been prepared since 1992 and provides a unique record and commentary of our industry. It delivers factual information on actual performance and future trends of the trade in fish, too exemplify the need for imported seafood
- [EN Alliance for CFP reform 2012](https://www.aipce-cep.org/en-alliance-cfp-reform-2012/) - One of today’s great challenges in crafting a sustainable EU food policy is to ensure there is an adequate supply of food across Europe that is available now, while still meeting the needs of future generations. Natural renewable resources such as fish from European waters have the potential to meet a key part of Europe’s
- [AIPCE-CEP Recommendations Principles for Environmentally Responsible Fish Sourcing - Discards 2011](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-recommendations-principles-environmentally-responsible-fish-sourcing-discards-2011/) - Reducing the impact of discarding is an important aim for our industry and there is an urgent need to implement measures to reduce the level of discards wherever possible.
- [AIPCE-CEP Recommendations Principles for Environmentally Responsible Fish Sourcing 2010](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-recommendations-principles-environmentally-responsible-fish-sourcing-2010/) - Academic studies and NGO highlight decreased abundance, ecological damage and loss of biodiversity in many aquatic eco-systems. However, fish consumption within EU countries continues to grow in both value and volume as the acknowledged health and dietary benefits of eating fish are increasingly highlighted. Aquaculture development is supporting much of this growth but wild resources
- [AIPCE-CEP Principles on Environmentally Responsible Fish Processing 2011](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-principles-environmentally-responsible-fish-processing-2011/) - Fish consumption within EU countries continues to grow in both value and volume as the acknowledged health and dietary benefits of eating fish are increasingly highlighted. The industry is faced with the challenge of managing this growth in consumption in an environmentally responsible manner.
- [AIPCE-CEP opinion paper on discards](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-opinion-paper-discards/) - Discards are those parts of the catch that are returned to the sea. The discarding of fish species is a wasteful practice that should be avoided as much as possible. Reducing the impact of discarding endorses the objective of minimising waste of the fishery resource and reducing pressure upon vulnerable fish stocks while maintaining an
- [AIPCE-CEP Expectations of Seafood Environmental Standards June 2013](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-expectations-seafood-environmental-standards-june-2013/) - These expectations apply to certification standards that make environmental claims such as ‘Sustainable Fishery’ or ‘Responsibly Farmed Fish’. They apply equally to fisheries and aquaculture standards that follow a process of standard setting and independent assessment.
- [Finfish Study 2016](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2016/) - All figures in the study have been converted to Whole Fish Equivalent (WFE).
- [FinFish Study 2015](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2015/) - To ensure consistency and the ability to make a common comparison all figures in the study have been converted to Whole Fish Equivalent (WFE). There can be gaps/anomalies in the official statistics that are corrected retrospectively. Consequently, we adjust previous year’s numbers when the final versions become available but these changes are normally minor.
- [FinFish Study 2014](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2014/) - All figures in the study have been converted to Whole Fish Equivalent (WFE). There can be gaps/anomalies in the official statistics that are corrected retrospectively. Consequently, we adjust previous year’s numbers when the final versions become available but these changes are normally minor.
- [FinFish Study 2013](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2013/) - All figures in the study have been converted to Whole Fish Equivalent (WFE) as we believe this is the fairest means of comparison (please see chapter 3 which explains how we do this).
- [FinFish Study 2012](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2012/) - All figures in this study are calculated at Whole Fish Equivalent (WFE). Further details are outlined in chapter 3. Previous years figures are corrected following publication of official 2009 figures of FAO and EU.
- [FinFish Study 2011](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2011/) - This report is largely based on statistics taken from Eurostat 2010 data and refers to the entire EU 27 group of member states. Any other data is ascribed to source. Eurostat provides information by fishery product, species and/or category. Since the intent of this study is to understand the actual quantities of fish utilised, conversion
- [FinFish Study 2010](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2010/) - This report is largely based on statistics taken from Eurostat 2009 data and refers to the entire EU 27 group of member states. Other data is ascribed to source. Eurostat provides information by fishery product, species and/or category. Since the intent of this study is to understand the actual quantities of fish utilised, conversion factors
- [FinFish Study 2009](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2009/) - This report is largely based on statistics taken from Eurostat 2008 data and refers to the entire EU 27 group of member states. Other data is ascribed to source. Eurostat provide information by fishery product, species and/or category. Since the intent of this study is to understand the actual quantities of fish utilised, conversion factors
- [White Fish Study 2008](https://www.aipce-cep.org/white-fish-study-2008/) - Accession of Romania and Bulgaria into the EU in 2007 has been taken into account in the statistical analysis in this report. The 2007 Eurostat data, on which the report is largely based, is not readily available until well into 2008, so the discussion within the report takes account of supply and political developments up
- [White Fish Study 2007](https://www.aipce-cep.org/white-fish-study-2007/) - Whilst the supply analyses are for 2006, data is not readily available until well into 2007, so the discussion within the report is current to August 2007. The overall trends are very much following those of previous years with declining supplies from EU waters coupled to further increases, including from aquaculture sources, from third country
- [White Fish Study 2006](https://www.aipce-cep.org/white-fish-study-2006/) - The supply analysis is for 2005 and as in previous years, both the declining catch quotas available in EU waters, coupled with the failure, in many instances to even land those quotas, continues.
- [White Fish Study 2005](https://www.aipce-cep.org/white-fish-study-2005/) - This is the fifteenth annual report of the AIPCE whitefish study into sourcing of whitefish species for human consumption within the European Union.
- [AIPCE-CEP Alliance on Reform of Common Fisheries Policy 2010](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-alliance-reform-common-fisheries-policy-2010/) - WWF and Industry Leaders join forces to save European fisheries Global environment organisation WWF and the leading associations for European seafood processors and retailers will work together to push for solutions to the crisis of European seas and fisheries. The EU Fish Processors’ and Traders’ Association, AIPCE-CEP, Eurocommerce and Euro Coop, which represent retail, wholesale
- [Finfish Study 2016 - EU is the biggest trading bloc and consumption is growing](https://www.aipce-cep.org/finfish-study-2016-eu-biggest-trading-bloc-consumption-growing/) - The 2016 AIPCE-CEP Finfish Study provides key figures on recent developments in the EU seafood market. This study has been prepared for more than 2 decades and provides a unique record and commentary of our industry. It delivers factual information on actual performance and future trends of the trade in fish, too exemplify the need
- [AIPCE-CEP Press Release - EU Fish processors and traders engage in the European Market Advisory Council](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-press-release-eu-fish-processors-traders-engage-european-market-advisory-council/) - On 8th June the founding members of the European Market Advisory Council (MAC) for fisheries and aquaculture officially installed this new consultative body for market issues which will strengthen the implementation of the EU Common Fisheries Policy and the market regulation (CFP and CMO) i . The MAC will provide its advice to the Commission
- [AIPCE-CEP Press Release - EU Fish processors take positive messages from reported findings of EU-wide control plans on fish species substitution and similar results from the EU-funded Labelfish project](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-press-release-eu-fish-processors-take-positive-messages-reported-findings-eu-wide-control-plans-fish-species-substitution-similar-results-eu-funded-labelfish-projec/) - The European Commission has recently published the results of EU-wide control plans to assess the prevalence of fraudulent practices in the marketing of fish: 94% of samples (aprox. 4000) were fully compliant.
- [AIPCE-CEP Press Release - ATQs Regulation for 2016-2018 - EU Fish processors welcome continued access to vital raw material supplies, but regret missed opportunities to support innovation and growth](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-press-release-atqs-regulation-2016-2018-eu-fish-processors-welcome-continued-access-vital-raw-material-supplies-regret-missed-opportunities-support-innovation-growth/) - The ATQs regulation for 2016-2018 has now been published, determining autonomous tariff quotas for key fish species for the supply of raw materials to the EU Fish processing sectors in the coming three years.
- [Press Release Finfish Study 2015 - Recovery with further growth potential](https://www.aipce-cep.org/press-release-finfish-study-2015-recovery-growth-potential/) - Published today, the 2015 AIPCE-CEP Finfish Study provides key insights into recent developments in the EU seafood market. It is the latest in a highly regarded series of studies going back more than 20 years and giving an authoritative industry perspective on actual performance and future trends.
- [Press Release - EU Fish processors and traders present first findings of Finfish Study which reinforce the case for an adequate ATQ system](https://www.aipce-cep.org/press-release-eu-fish-processors-traders-present-first-findings-finfish-study-reinforce-case-adequate-atq-system/) - At its General Assembly on 25th September in Bergen, the EU Fish Processors and Traders (AIPCE-CEPi ) announces the upcoming publication of the Finfish study and urges EU policy-makers to understand that the competitiveness of our industry relies very much on access to raw material.
- [AIPCE-CEP Press Release - Revision of EU ATQ Regulation: insufficient access to raw material will put EU jobs and economic growth at stake](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-press-release-revision-eu-atq-regulation-insufficient-access-raw-material-will-put-eu-jobs-economic-growth-stake/) - The revision of EU regulation 1220/2012 on trade related measures - autonomous tariff quotas (ATQ) - to guarantee the supply of raw material to Union processors is underway. EU fish processors (AIPCE-CEPi ) recall that within EU consumption the reliance on imported fish has stayed 63-65% every year across the market and for certain key
- [AIPCE-CEP Press Release AIPCE-CEP latest Finfish Study launched](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-press-release-aipce-cep-latest-finfish-study-launched/) - At a meeting with the new Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries in Brussels today, AIPCE-CEP representatives presented him with a copy of the latest Finfish Study, which has been published annually for more than 20 years.
- [AIPCE-CEP statement as regards implementation of new labeling requirements under Regulation 1169/2011](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-statement-regards-implementation-new-labeling-requirements-regulation-11692011/) - As of 13th December 2014, some of the new labeling provisions under Regulation 1169/2011 and all new labeling requirements applying to fishery products under Regulation 1379/2013 entered into force.
- [AIPCE-CEP comments on media report on added water in frozen fish](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-comments-media-report-added-water-frozen-fish/) - As the association for European fish processors and traders, AIPCE-CEP and its members are committed to providing high quality, safe, nutritious and affordable fish and seafood products.
- [A new phase starts: Fish processors and traders welcome agreement on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy](https://www.aipce-cep.org/new-phase-starts-fish-processors-traders-welcome-agreement-reform-common-fisheries-policy/) - A new phase starts: Fish processors and traders welcome agreement on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. Today’s formal adoption of the legislative texts reforming Europe’s Common Fisheries Policy marks a major turning point in putting EU fisheries management on the path to a more sustainable future – conserving and rebuilding a vital renewable
- [EU fish processors and traders call for a voice in future consultations on management of the Common Fisheries Policy](https://www.aipce-cep.org/eu-fish-processors-traders-call-voice-future-consultations-management-common-fisheries-policy/) - Today at a lunch with Council Fisheries representatives in Brussels, AIPCE-CEP1 CFP Working Group chair, Andrew Kuyk, called for all industry stakeholders to be included in future consultation arrangements for the Common Fisheries Policy through the establishment of a new horizontal Advisory Council in addition to the regional bodies proposed in the current reform negotiations.
- [AIPCE-CEP welcomes the European Parliament Fisheries Committee vote on Common Organisation of the Market - 2012](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-welcomes-european-parliament-fisheries-committee-vote-common-organisation-market-2012/) - EU Fish processors and traders welcome the EP Fisheries Committee vote on Commission proposals for reforming the Common Organisation of the Markets in fishery and aquaculture products which took place yesterday 20th June.
- [AIPCE- CEP comments on EMFF proposal 2012](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-comments-emff-proposal-2012/) - A key objective of the proposed European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is the promotion of sustainable and competitive fisheries and aquaculture sectors. AIPCE-CEP believes that this requires a whole chain approach, with support for improved resource efficiency and innovation at all stages of production, marketing and distribution in line with the Europe 2020 Strategy.
- [AIPCE-CEP comments on CFP and CMO reform proposals 2011](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-comments-cfp-cmo-reform-proposals-2011/) - Fish1 is a delicious, diverse, versatile and easy to cook food. It is an important part of a healthy diet, providing many essential nutrients, such as protein and omega 3 fatty acids. Sustainably managed, capture fisheries are a renewable, low carbon resource and, with aquaculture, have enormous potential to contribute to future food security in
- [AIPCE-CEP comments on CMO Reform 2010](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-comments-cmo-reform-2010/) - The EU market for fishery products has undergone huge changes since the first CMO was put in place by Council Regulation 2142/70. But, the main features of the current CMO reflect its 1970s origins and seek to address issues that are no longer relevant some forty years on. Consequently a revised CMO must reflect the
- [Press Release AIPCE-CEP Market operators call on the EP for realist approach to the market 2010](https://www.aipce-cep.org/press-release-aipce-cep-market-operators-call-ep-realist-approach-market-2010/) - AIPCE-CEP, the EU fish processors and traders association, believes that Mr Cadec's report on the arrangements for importing fishery and aquaculture products into the EU, will not help the sector to move forward. The report was adopted yesterday in the European Parliament. It reflects outdated views on the fisheries policy, by not taking into account
- [AIPCE-CEP Contribution to Green Paper on Reform of Common Fisheries Policy 2010](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-contribution-green-paper-reform-common-fisheries-policy-2010/) - In the context of the current consultation on the Green Paper on the Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP hereinafter), AIPCE-CEP stresses that the interests of all stakeholders should be considered.
- [AIPCE Statement concerning cod fishing in the Eastern Baltic 2008](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-statement-concerning-cod-fishing-eastern-baltic-2008/) - This position statement was adopted at the AIPCE General Assembly in Poland on the 12th October 2007. AIPCE at the same meeting adopted unanimously the Control Instructions Document1 for the Purchase of Baltic cod.
- [AIPCE-CEP comments as regards EC proposal against IUU 2008](https://www.aipce-cep.org/aipce-cep-comments-regards-ec-proposal-iuu-2008/) - AIPCE-CEP Position as regards the European Commission Proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

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