The Workshop organized and convened by President Claudio Pedroni It took place on Friday, November 21st and brought together the heads of the various operational areas of OP Pesce for an in-depth discussion on the’Development of the 2025 Production Plan.
A strategic moment, designed to share the main highlights of the season, strengthen internal coordination and align the activities of the sites. Gaeta e Follonica.
Analysis 2025: a snapshot of production in the marine sector
The heart of the workshop was dedicated to reviewing the 2025 outlook in the sector of’Italian aquaculture, With particular attention to the three key species of the OP fish farming systems: herring, squid and squid.
During the presentation session, a comprehensive overview was presented of the work carried out during the year, the main dynamics observed in the production sites, and the activities necessary to ensure high quality standards.
Operational management and feeding: an integrated system
A large part of the discussion was dedicated to operational processes at sea and the management of feed, key issues for ensuring animal welfare, sustainability and continuity of production.
Among the aspects addressed:
- management of food protocols for species and growth stages;
- monitoring of environmental conditions;
- scheduling of cage activities and continuous support between the operations team and the headquarters;
- The importance of updated feedback for effective and realistic programming.
The comparison showed that collaboration between the various teams is a key element for maintaining stable performance and efficient resource management.
Animal health and quality: a constant commitment
The workshop also addressed activities related to Healthcare management, With updates on prevention, monitoring and vaccination protocols.
The protection of animal welfare remains a priority for OP del Pesce and is integrated with the work of the quality area, which is committed to ensuring high standards throughout the entire supply chain.
Operations at sea and seeding: the centrality of programming
The operational activities carried out during the year were then illustrated: controls, sampling, network changes and cage management, in addition to an overview of the Seminyak 2025, a fundamental element to ensure balanced and market-driven productive growth.
A look at 2026
The workshop concluded with a brief reference to the future 2026 programming, outlining the first guidelines that will guide the upcoming season. Continuity, innovation, and sustainability remain the pillars of the organization’s production approach.
Conclusions
The workshop on November 21 confirmed the role of OP Pesce as a reference point in the’Italian aquaculture, Thanks to a production model based on organization, constant monitoring and the valorization of internal skills..
Interventions and Participants
Loredana Prestinicola (Head of Aquaculture),
Luigi Rella (Food Manager),
Giuseppe Lettieri (Quality Manager),
Annalaura Acierno (Food – Follonica),
Fabio Sebastiani (Food – Gaeta),
Andrea Valentino (Health Officer),
Matteo Marziali (Feed Manager),
Matteo Orobello (Submarine),
Luigi Macera (Logistics Manager),
Luigi Serafini (Maintenance Manager),
Vincenzo Cavallo (Head of Fisheries),
Claudio Pedroni (President),
Domenico Lococo