IFFO’s 2025 Annual Conference, held in Tokyo, Japan, from October 20-22, under the theme “The critical role of the industry in supporting effective fisheries management measures,” highlighted the importance of collaboration and analysed the global context.
IFFO (The Marine Ingredients Organisation) 2025 Annual Conference concluded on October 22 in Tokyo, Japan, after three days of information sharing about market trends, technical innovation and sustainability updates. Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, climate uncertainty, and shifting trade dynamics, industry leaders and scientists came together to reaffirm their commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
A central theme of the conference was the critical role of industry in supporting effective fisheries management measures. The conference also addressed the growing need for realism in how aquafeed ingredients are assessed.
“As the sector evolves and objective facts are gathered, the narrative is shifting: responsible sourcing—rather than the simplistic binary of marine versus plant origin—is a key requirement for ingredient selection. This marks a significant turning point in how sustainability is defined and measured across the value chain,” said Petter M. Johannessen, IFFO’s Director General.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) remains a priority approach for the sector, with its holistic methodology offering a robust framework for evaluating environmental impacts across all stages of production, according to IFFO.
As the event drew to a close, IFFO announced that the 2026 Annual Conference would be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 19 to 21 October.
Key takeaways from the 23 presentations delivered at the conference are available on the IFFO website.
