EU consuming more fish, processors raising local investments

The EU28’s total fish supply for human consumption increased by 254,000 metric tons (MT) or 1.8 percent last year to more than 14.4 million MT, which is close to the highest level seen in 25 years, finds the latest edition of the annual Finfish Study, compiled by AIPCE-CEP, the EU Fish Processors and Traders Association.

AIPCE-CEP calculated that the net EU domestic fish supply for food use amounted to 5.2 million MT, up 0.8 percent, while imported materials totaled 9.2 million M…