While Europe’s seafood processing and wholesale sectors remain committed to upholding food supplies to consumers throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the temporary measures so far introduced by E.U. administrations and member states to counter the pandemic’s effect on seafood supply chains are welcomed, but do not go far enough, the E.U. Fish Processors and Traders Association (AIPCE-CEP) has warned.
In a media release, AIPCE-CEP said that the seafood industry has been dealing with a general disruption of demand that has so far resulted in dire consequences in the supply chain of fresh fish, but strong demand has been seen by companies active in the frozen seafood and shelf-stable categories.
While these businesses are currently able to provide for the market up to three months’ supply is also available in cold storage they may face problems in the near-future rebuilding stocks if the raw materials are not available and if there are problems with logistics, the trade body said.
The continuation of fishing, processing, and logistic activities are the highest priority now. In the current crisis, resolute public measures are needed to support companies to remain active, AIPCE-CEP said.
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