Europêche and Alain Cadec MEP, the Chairman of the Fisheries Committee, have co-hosted the second Seafood Showcase in the European Parliament showcasing sustainable fisheries products from all across Europe.
All the species showcased detailed where and how the fish was caught, the Member States that target the stock and the stock status. Europêche believes in promoting responsible and sustainable fishing practices that not only protect the environment but also preserve the fishing sector.
Javier Garat, President of Europêche, said: "We want people to know where their fish comes from and how it was caught. This is why we teamed up with the Chairman of the Fisheries Committee, Alain Cadec to offer a wide range of delicious fish to sample, including wild and farmed bluefin tuna from the Mediterranean, tropical tuna, Dutch herring and plaice, Italian clams and mussels, mackerel and Scottish langoustine from the North Sea, many of which are MSC-certified."
Mr Garat emphasised the efforts made by the industry itself to fish sustainably and said that Europêche fishermen meet some of the highest standards in the world and comply with a huge swathe of regulations to be able to meet demand.
He added: “Our produce has come from well managed fisheries, fisheries certified by the MSC, from stocks that have seen their highest recruitment in the last decade and from fisheries that are piloting sustainability schemes, such as the use of non-entangling FADS and the use of electronic observers. This is real fishing; sustainable and healthy; essential if we are to meet growing demand."
The event was attended by Members of the European Parliament, the Council, Commission and Brussels stakeholders.
