NEWS 90 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE January 2026 Although fisheries’ sustainability in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea remains a source of concern, the percentage of overfished stocks dropped to its lowest level in a decade, a milestone that coincides with aquaculture’s rapid expansion as a major source of aquatic foods in the region, according to a report released by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM). The 2025 State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries (SoMFi) report, produced with contributions from more than 700 regional experts, demonstrates that strong cooperation and evidence-based management are paying off. Fishing pressure has been cut by half over the past 10 years and key stocks are recovering. At the same time, marine and brackish aquaculture now accounts for more than 45 percent of aquatic food production, reaching 940.000 tonnes in 2023. Together, fisheries and aquaculture and their value chain produced 2.06 million tonnes of aquatic foods, generated $21.5 billion and supported 1.17 million jobs. “Stocks are not yet where we would like them to be, but they are beginning to recover thanks to science-driven management action and strong stakeholder engagement, while aquaculture, if done responsibly, is proving it can help meet future demand for aquatic foods,” said Manuel Barange, Assistant Director-General and Director of Fisheries and Aquaculture at FAO. Read more>> Chinese agricultural firm Huihai Group commissioned a new intelligent and environmentally friendly aquaculture feed factory in Jiangsu, marking a strategic expansion of its production and service capabilities in East China. Covering 43 mu (approximately 2.8 hectares) with a total construction area of 28,000 square meters, the facility is equipped with five advanced aquatic feed production lines and has a designed annual capacity of 300,000 tons. The factory focuses on the research, development, and production of high-end feed solutions for key aquaculture species, including crabs, Pacific white shrimp, marine fish, and premium freshwater fish. In a statement, the company said that aquatic feed orders had exceeded 40,000 tons, with deposits totaling more than 4.6 million yuan, fully demonstrating strong market recognition of the Huihai brand and its products. Adhering to the core philosophy of “providing value to customers and creating happiness for employees,” Huihai continues to address key pain points in aquaculture by promoting the “Four Goods” healthy farming model — good seedlings, good feed, a good environment, and good disease prevention. Huihai noted that through its flagship product "Xiehui Gao," the company offers farmers endto-end technical support and scientific solutions to help them raise better aquatic products and achieve stronger sales performance. Read more>> New Report: Mediterranean–Black Sea overfishing drops to decade low Huihai Group opens aquaculture feed factory in Jiangsu ©GFCM/Tamer Günal Photo: Huaihai Group
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