FEAP study on organic aquaculture

FEAP’s newly published study, prepared jointly with Fondazione COISPA ETS and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, confirms that while European consumers trust the organic label, awareness and understanding of organic aquaculture remain limited.

Despite strong policy support, organic finfish farming in the EU remains a niche segment – stagnating in recent years and even declining in some countries. The study highlights feed availability and cost, the shortage of certified juveniles, weak market demand and regulatory inconsistencies as key barriers.

Targeted policy updates – broader permitted feed materials, harmonised certification and hatchery rules, and stronger consumer awareness – are essential to make organic finfish farming viable and competitive in Europe.”