Press Release: Commissioner Damanaki at Seafood Expo 2013: Improving Market Transparency and Promoting a Balanced Diet

Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will attend the annual Brussels Seafood Exhibition on 24 April. After visiting several Member States' national stands, Commissioner Damanaki will launch the new online European Market Observatory for Fishery and Aquaculture Products (13h40).

This new product, developed by the European Commission to foster market transparency and economic democracy, is a user-friendly and multilingual platform offering comprehensive data on fish and seafood production for each area of Europe and through every step of the supply chain, as well as on imports, exports and consumption trends. Having timely information on prices and market trends will enable producers to better meet demand, thus increasing the market value of their produce.