[ EVENTS ] the new exhibitors Freezco from Poland and Famille Beaulieu from France. Freezco has many years of experience in fish processing and offers fresh and frozen salmon of the highest quality: from fillets and portions to smoked and preserved products. The range also includes rainbow trout, cod, halibut, and mackerel products. Famille
Beaulieu, located in Brittany, takes care of seafood with passion and commitment, especially mussels, rock oysters, and flat oysters. The latter have been certified organic since 2021. Together with the Young Innovators, more than 40 exhibitors— local and international—will participate at the show for the first time.
Let‘s go to Bremen: Two fairs, one ticket Trade visitors can visit two trade fairs with one ticket: GASTRO IVENT will once again be held parallel to fish international in Halls 6 and 7 of Messe Bremen. It offers impulses and solutions for the catering, hotel and communal catering sectors. The
spectrum of exhibits ranges from mostly artisan food, beverages and convenience products to a variety of technical aids and services. So please include this trade fair duo in your calendar of event. Messe Bremen info@fishinternational.de www.fishinternational.de
Shaping the future of rural areas
Effective policymaking depends on data collection AND analysis A forum on energising rural areas in Europe and reversing the decline that has afflicted many of them for decades drew high level participation from the European Commission and the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The event will contribute to realizing the potential of rural Europe.
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rom 27-29 September, Aris Adlers from Eurofish participated in a forum on the future of Europe’s rural areas. In countries across Europe rural areas suffer from economic decline; depopulation; limited access to services like healthcare, education, and public transport; inadequate infrastructure, including roads, broadband internet, and utilities; and social isolation which can affect mental health and overall quality of life.
Rural decline is real but remediable Titled “Shaping the Future of Rural Areas” the forum was held in Sigüenza, Spain and was hosted by the Spanish presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, in collaboration with the Rural Pact Support Office. Its primary aim was to advance the political agenda concerning the future of rural areas in Europe, foster meaningful
discussions within the Council of the EU, and offer support to Member States to realise the potential of rural regions. The reasons behind the decline of rural areas are diverse. Rural areas often lack the economies of scale that urban areas enjoy. Limited job opportunities can lead to outmigration and economic decline. Some areas tend to get neglected by policymakers at the national and regional level which exacerbates the challenges. A lack of investment in infrastructure hinders economic development and access to services. Aging populations and declining birth rates contribute to population decline and may even be more marked in rural than in urban settings. A further factor is lower levels of digital literacy and poorer access to technology which can further isolate rural communities and amplifies the rural urban divide. The event was attended by the Commissioners of Agriculture,
Reversing the decline of rural areas in Europe and unlocking their potential is a priority among policymakers in the European Commission and in Member States, attendees at a forum on the future of rural areas were told.
Cohesion, and Reforms, along with the Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Their participation underscored the significance of the event in addressing the pressing issues and policy concerns surrounding rural
development. The forum comprised several key sessions, with a strong focus on two main themes: “Taking Stock of Existing Policy Support” and “Making Rural Pact Happen.” These themes delved into the challenges and opportunities
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