Rome, December 15, 2025
The future of Italian aquaculture lies in strengthening the dialogue between institutional representation and the production chain. This is the direction in which the meeting held on December 15, 2025 in Rome, at Palazzo della Valle – the headquarters of Confagricoltura – between the top management of the Italian Piscicoltori Association (API) and the General Director of Confagricoltura, Roberto Caponi, fits.
The meeting was attended by The President of API, Matteo Leonard (representative of freshwater and trout production), and The Executive Vice President of Maricoltura, Claudio Pedroni (also President of OP DEL PESCE), This confirms a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, sustainability and recognition of fish farmed in Italy.
Protection of domestic aquaculture production
One of the central themes of the discussion was the protection of domestic aquaculture production, which is increasingly exposed to the pressure of imports of fish products from abroad.
API and Confagricoltura have reiterated the need to promote the fish raised in Italy by:
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chain transparency
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traceability of productions
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correct information to the consumer
Key elements for distinguishing Italian aquaculture in terms of quality, food safety and environmental sustainability.
The role of Producer Organizations in the fish chain
In the process of enhancing the value chain, the role of aquaculture producer organizations such as OP DEL PESCE is key, which work to:
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Aggregate the offer
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strengthening the contractual power of companies
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Promote efficient and sustainable organizational models
The presence of Claudio Pedroni (President of OP DEL PESCE and Vice President of API) he emphasized the importance of an integrated approach between national representation and the organization of production.
- Getting in touch with industry professionals and creating a useful network for the future.
Participating in one A stage that can open opportunities in other business branches As the collaboration expands.
Work in aquaculture, insurance and European policies
The discussion also addressed structural issues for the development of Italian aquaculture, including:
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work in the sector and the generational change
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The insurance system in aquaculture
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European policies for fisheries and aquaculture
Particular attention has been given to the perspectives of the next Multiannual Financial Framework of the European Union, which is crucial for ensuring adequate resources to support investment, innovation and the competitiveness of businesses.
A strategic synergy for the future of Italian aquaculture
The meeting in Rome confirmed that the collaboration between API and Confagricoltura represents a strategic element for addressing the sector’s challenges, transforming institutional dialogue into concrete actions to support businesses.
The shared goal is to enhance Italian aquaculture as a strategic sector for:
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Food safety
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the development of the territories
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the competitiveness of the national agri-food system
In this context, OP DEL PESCE It confirms itself as a point of reference for an increasingly organized, transparent and future-oriented fish processing industry.