Europêche, the leading representative body of the European fishing sector, has announced the adhesion of ADAPI (Association of Industrial Fishing Shipowners) as its newest member.
ADAPI’s adhesion further strengthens Europêche’s broad, inclusive and geographically balanced representation of fishing enterprises across the European Union, ensuring that the interests of the Portuguese fishing fleet are effectively represented in European policy‑making.
Fishing is deeply embedded in the culture, identity and economy of many European coastal communities, particularly in Portugal. As the largest per‑capita consumer of fish in the European Union, Portugal relies on a resilient and competitive fishing sector to guarantee food security, ensure stable supplies of seafood, including the iconic cod, or “bacalhau”, and sustain the social and economic fabric of its coastal regions.