Madrid will host the first National Fisheries Congress on December 16th, an event promoted by the organization that brings together producers to discuss in a calm manner. challenges and opportunities. In a single day, diverse profiles will meet with the purpose of studying, with data and experience, the present and future of the activity, a meeting with technical and sectoral vocation.
The call coincides with the third anniversary of the official recognition of the association, dated October 2022, and comes after several years of work in dissemination and sustainabilityThe organization, known as Fishing Spain, wants to bring seafood closer to citizens and combat misinformation with educational initiatives.
Date, venue and objectives of the meeting
The event is scheduled for Monday, December 16 in the capital, with a program aimed at sustainability, innovation and strengthening collaboration between disciplines. The congress was created with the intention of continuing and strengthening dialogue between the sector and institutions.
Those who participate
The lineup of speakers and attendees will include representatives from the European Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), as well as voices from across the value chain: fleet, producer organizations, industry, marketing, and science. The presence of Nutrition experts to board the role of fish in a balanced diet.
An association with three years of history
Pesca España has consolidated its role as a spokesperson for the sector since its creation, with the aim of to enhance the value of fishing activity, promote responsible practices and bring knowledge to the public. This work has been recognized with the Spanish Food Award in the Promotion category, awarded by the MAPA.
In the words of the management team, fishing is an economic, cultural, and social engine that forms part of the country's identity, and it is time to continue moving forward with commitment. The manager, Antonio Nieto, has underlined the need to make visible this ancient profession and its contribution to a varied and healthy diet.
Boosting consumption and ongoing projects
Looking to the short term, manager Antonio Nieto and the president Javier Garat They have detailed initiatives aimed at reactivating consumption, with special attention to the youngest, combining outreach, gastronomy and food education.
One of the new features will be the Spain Fishing Guide, a resource for travelers and consumers that will explore species, recipes, and restaurants linked to ports and fishing villages along the Spanish coast, with the aim of highlighting the culinary diversity and the work of the fleet.
In communication, the 'Fishing that knows' campaign claims the knowledge and experience of trawling professionals and explains, in a close way, how to choose, prepare and enjoy common species in the marketThe approach aims to debunk myths with clear information and useful for everyday life.
For its part, 'The Brand That Matters' uses humor to remind us that the true value of fish is not in its packaging, but in its origin, its properties, and its nutritional benefits. The central message is that authenticity and quality weigh more than any branding strategy.
Who is part of Pesca España?
The association brings together nine fishery producer organizations from ports in Galicia, the Basque Country (Ondarroa), Mallorca, and Andalusia (AlmerÃa and Punta del Moral, in Huelva). Its members also include the tuna shipowners' organization Opagac, which reinforces its national representation.
As explained by its president, the entity was born with the idea of ​​multiplying each euro invested in promotion and optimizing the resources of the European Maritime Fund for Fisheries and Aquaculture (FEMPA), aligning efforts to gain impact.
Sector expectations
Looking ahead to the coming years, the sector faces the challenge of innovating in processes, ensuring the sustainability of fishing grounds, strengthening its strategic role in the economy, culture and gastronomy, and guaranteeing quality products. quality for the new generationsThe congress aims to serve as a useful forum for sharing diagnoses and solutions.
The appointment of December 16 in Madrid It aims to become a permanent meeting point on the calendar. With an agenda that combines sustainability, science, nutrition, and the value chain, the event is poised to organize key debates and provide a shared vision on how to advance competitiveness, transparency, and responsible consumption.
