Opromar and chef Lucía Freitas have sparked debate on fish consumption in school cafeterias at the Salón Gourmets. With the implementation of Royal Decree 315/2025, which mandates 1 to 3 weekly servings of fish and limits fried foods, the sector highlights an uneven starting point.

A study by Opromar and the Fundación Española de la Nutrición covering 2,738 schools shows that 96.6% meet the required frequency, but only 26% reach the recommended level of oily fish. Regional differences are stark: Aragón (74.4%), Castilla-La Mancha (59.1%), and the northwest (71.1%) versus Valencian Community (6.2%), Catalonia (2.7%), and Murcia (0%).

Common species include hake (91.7%) and cod (46.9%), while tuna appears as a main dish in just 6.8% of menus. Only 57% of schools provide full nutritional information.

Freitas showcased practical recipes—mackerel pie, anchovy salad, and monkfish with leeks—stressing that “children like fish when it’s well prepared.” Meanwhile, Opromar is rolling out Super Peixiño 2026 in 10 schools in Madrid, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and the European Union.

BANGKOK – The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Laylanta Co., Ltd., and Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote sustainable barramundi farming in Songkhla Lake, Thailand’s largest natural lake.

The agreement launches an Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) under ASC’s Improver Programme, targeting environmental challenges such as declining water quality, sedimentation, and eutrophication caused by climate change and human activity. These issues have increasingly impacted small-scale farmers lacking technical resources.

Chris Ninnes, CEO of ASC, emphasized the initiative’s role in improving farming practices and protecting ecosystems. Laylanta, led by Thasit Natteesongsor, will pilot the project with 11 farms, aiming to expand to 100 farms within three years.

The program focuses on water monitoring, feed efficiency, biosecurity, and data tracking, while encouraging progress toward ASC certification.

Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, represented by Stephen Doe, will support the effort through responsible seafood sourcing, helping create stable market demand.

The three-year collaboration seeks to boost sustainability, strengthen local livelihoods, and ensure long-term resilience in Songkhla Lake’s aquaculture sector.

Denmark showcases innovation, collaboration and new market ambitions when 37 companies exhibit on Pavilion of Denmark at SPG 2026. At SPG 21-23 April 2026 held at FIRA Gran Via Barcelona, the Danish aquaculture, fish processing and fisheries industries will once again present a strong, unified presence on the Pavilion of Denmark in Hall 3. Pavilion of Denmark is organised by Danish Export – Fish Tech. With 37 companies exhibiting, the pavilion highlights Denmark’s leading position within technology and solutions to the industries mentioned, while also reflecting a growing interest in exploring new markets across the world.

Source: Fish Focus | Read the full article here

Norwegian submersible cage developer Subfarm taking part in feasibility study with local renewables company

Subfarm, a Norwegian company that develops submersible fish farming systems for operation in more exposed waters and offshore, is taking part in a feasibility study in Japan to assess how farming can be combined with offshore wind.

“The goal is to find out whether there is a basis for establishing a concrete pilot project,” Subfarm general manager Paal Hylin told Fish Farming Expert’s Norwegian sister site, Kyst.no.

The study is currently in an early phase, where the work includes mapping relevant areas, assessing environmental conditions and adapting the technology to local conditions.

Author: Therese Soltveit / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here

Major producers push new increases while fishmeal market stays firm

Feed prices across the aquaculture sector continue to surge, with leading companies such as Haid Group, Tongwei, New Hope Group, Aohua Group, and CP Group announcing fresh hikes on April 10–11.

Since March, prices have been rising steadily. but April has seen sharper jumps of up to 1,200 yuan per ton (around $170/ton). The latest round adds as much as 300 yuan per ton (about $42/ton) on products including standard feed, premium feed, and shrimp, crab, and catfish feed.

The surge is driven largely by strong fishmeal prices. In Peru, the north-central A-season opened on April 9 with a quota of 1.914 million tons, yet pre-sale prices for super steam fishmeal hit a record $2,550/ton.

Domestically, inventories exceed 150,000 tons, but tight supply keeps prices high at 16,400–19,000 yuan per ton (approximately $2,300–$2,660/ton).

The sustained rise is increasing pressure on farmers and signals continued volatility ahead.