Absolutely spot on by Arsenio Dominguez, we absolutely need to elevate the maritime sector to get the recognition it absolutely needs to the consumer and governments - maritime is critical to everything. I hope in the wake of upcoming elections taking place in the world right now the maritime agenda; the supply chain, the employment, the skills, the professional services, the importance to national and global economies and of course the technological advances in the security and environmental fields, feature highly on manifestos and pledges.
Ever wondered what keeps Arsenio Dominguez, the 10th Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization, up at night?
George Goh, Director (Communications & Community) at #MPA, finds out over a hearty Peranakan meal in our new series - #BeyondTheHelm - where we speak to maritime leaders of various expertise, ranging from ship to shore.
In exchange for tasting five flavourful Peranakan dishes, Arsenio Dominguez shared his journey and aspirations, as well as perspective on #decarbonisation challenges faced within the industry to achieve the goal of #netzero by or around, i.e. close to 2050.
To find out more about the exciting career opportunities within the maritime sector, visit here: https://lnkd.in/g6ZBK8ap#MaritimeSG#IMO#BeyondTheHelm
Through some of the mahi Kore Hiakai does around the motu, we are often asked the following question:
“What does Te Tiriti o Waitangi have to do with food?” 🤔
It might be easier to ask; what doesn’t Te Tiriti o Waitangi have to do with food?
Read our latest blog post to find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdGaVx9d
This great interview with Wakao Hanaoka, CEO of Seafood Legacy wraps up a series of interviews with Japanese seafood executives on the impact of sustainability on markets and production. The link will take you to all four of the articles with Wakao, Shingo Hamada, President and CEO with Nissui, Nichirei Fresh President Wataru Tanabe, and Takahiro Okada and Yasutaka Suisan with Ainan Fishery Cooperative Association. https://lnkd.in/e6CUdrqE
Jiwa Merdeka Part 2: Embodying “Jiwa Merdeka” for Nation-Building 🇲🇾
In the second part of our CEO’s interview on Bernama World, Datuk Wira Dr. Hj Rais Hussin emphasises that the spirit of Jiwa Merdeka must go beyond the superficial. Every Malaysian must internalise and act on this spirit, contributing to nation-building. He highlights the crucial areas of food security, digital transformation, technology and innovation, and investment attraction as key pillars for our collective efforts.
Stay tuned for more insights in Part 3! 🚀
#CEOinFocus#JiwaMerdekaTiPM
This week we arranged the annual seminar for stockfish and baccalà in Naples - one of the most important regions for stockfish and baccalà in Italy 💡 We registered a record-high attendance from Italy, and a nice group of Norwegians turned up to this important event. Some key highlights below from the presentations:
▪ Eivind Hestvik Brækkan showed that Norway has increased their market lately for baccalà in Italy, while stockfish volumes was stable in 2023 vs. 2022 and year-to-date 2024 compared to 2023. Lower quotas and strong demand from markets such as Portugal can make it difficult to increase volumes to Italy short-term. Other products like salted ling and tusk might grow, and a slightly better economic outlook might be positive for the demand.
▪ Linda Moreschi from Circana concluded that Stockfish and Baccalà servings in restaurants increased by 5.5% in 2023 vs. 2022. They also see a growing focus on sustainability, wellbeing, inclusion (e.g. more allergy friendly), and the story behind the products.
▪ Jennifer Francesca Mazzilli presented how we use insights to develop our marketing concepts. In our new concepts she said that we will focus even more on the atmosphere when enjoying a great meal with stockfish or Baccalà.
▪ Andrea Succi from Nielsen highlighted that culture and tradition are still some of the most important drivers for stockfish consumption. Preparation skills still considered a barrier for many, but it also represents an opportunity for the ones able to support the consumer on this point. Nielsen also reported that fixed weight sales of stockfish in retail grew by 11% in volume in 2023. Growth in ready-to-eat products is the main reason for this, and these products represent an opportunity to increase frequency and get more people to try. They also highlighted that consumers are also saying that the origin and the use of the Protected Geographical Indication mark should be used on the products.
▪ Luigi Colucci from Multicedi sees a trend towards easier formats of stockfish and baccalà also in their stores. They see growth in ready-to-eat products and more convenient products in their cash and carry channel.
▪ Daniele Tagliapietra, Andrea Eminente, Olaf Johan Pedersen, Francesca Aloia, Paolo Monti, Luigi Colucci and Francesca Aloia willingly shared their ideas on how to develop the market for cured seafood in Italy. This part and the seminar was moderated in an excellent way by Christina Neumann.
▪ I presented our results for 2023 and the plans for 2024. This year we are aiming for POS-activities in more than 550 stores and 10 retail chains with stockfish and baccala. We will also have a stronger focus on targeted digital and TV communication, while PR still remains an important part of our plans. One point where we really want to improve is to get even more synergies between the products that we are marketing, such as salmon, stockfish and baccalà.
Vi har samlet konvensjonellnæringen i Italia til seminar i Napoli! 🇮🇹
Under seminaret fikk vi høre blant annet:
📊 Eivind Hestvik Brækkan i Norges sjømatråd fortalte om varestrømmer og hva vi kan forvente fremover for tørrfisk, klippfisk og saltfisk.
🛒 Linda Moreschi i Circana snakket om hvilke verdier som guider morgendagens forbruker.
🐟 Andrea Succi fra NielsenIQ ga oss de siste salgstallene for tørrfisk, baccalà, samt annen nyttig innsikt om forbrukere.
💬 Et panel av aktører fra sjømatnæringen ga oss nyttig informasjon om hvordan vi kan bygge markedet for tørrfisk og baccalá i Italia.
🏪 Jennifer Francesca Mazzilli i Norges sjømatråd snakket om hva som er viktig for italienske tørrfisk- og baccalàkonsumenter i Italia, samt hvordan vi tilpasser vår markedsføring mot denne målgruppen.
Fullstendig program: https://bit.ly/3wNiHAs#SeafoodfromNorway#Baccalà | Jennifer Francesca Mazzilli | Tom-Jørgen Gangsø | Christina Neumann
Ryuichiro Masuda is the fifth-generation owner and president of Masuda Saké Company, one of Japan’s most storied and revered sake breweries.
In this interview, he discusses how he balances tradition with innovation, and how he and his family are leading the rebuilding efforts after a powerful earthquake struck the region in early 2024. He also explains how the business, which was founded way back in 1893, has evolved over the decades and how it will continue to adapt and develop, even whilst being passed on to the next generation.
Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/d6Bb5utc#PictetInsights#FamilyBusiness#FamilyLegacy
🌿 Projet story : Recognizing the Achievements of the Mekong Tea Project
📅 On april 24th, AFD - Agence Française de Développement and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Lao PDR hosted the closing ceremony of the Project of Reinforcement of Commercial Capacity for the tea sector in Lao PDR (mekong Tea Project) ☕
🤝 The collaboration between AFD and the Lao government within the framework of the Mekong Tea Project has yielded significant advancements in the Lao tea industry. This strategic partnership has been instrumental in driving improvements in tea production, quality standards, and market access across various provinces in Laos.
🗺 From the verdant landscapes of northern Laos to international markets such as France, the project has effectively showcased the quality and potential of Lao tea. Notable initiatives, including the promotion of Komen tea from Phonsaly province and the enhancement of production in Nyot Ou district of Phongsaly province, have contributed to the socio-economic development of local communities and the nation at large.
📈 The success of the Mekong Tea Project underscores the substantial potential of the Lao tea sector to drive economic growth and prosperity. With a focus on strong institutional leadership, producer commitment, and early engagement with buyers, the groundwork has been laid for the emergence of a robust and sustainable tea industry in Laos.
💬 Francois-Xavier Duporge, AFD Director for Lao PDR, stated : "the Mekong tea project is one page of a long journey that has just started. Our support to the tea sector in Lao PDR will continue with the Green CUP project, which builds on the successes and lessons from the Mekong tea project and other AFD funded project. This project is one of the two flagship projects under the umbrella of the TICAF programme, launched last month. I take this opportunity to welcome the EU delegation to Lao PDR as a new partner in this journey."
Learn more about this project ⬇
#MekongTeaProject#TeaIndustry#SustainableDevelopment#AFD#LaoGovernment#EUDelegationCyrille Bellier Julie Marsaudon Jean-Pierre MarcelliFrancois-Xavier DuporgeMeng-Han C.Clara VidalPhengkhouane ManivongVirhoun MangalaIRD
Did you know that China was the fastest growing salmon consumer in the world in 2023? Rebounce post covid made China the 8th largest salmon market in the world after a growth is staggering 43% to 108.000 tons. And still with huge potential due to growth of the middle class, increasing purchasing power and still low salmon consumption per capita.
Read more in this Intrafish.no article deep diving into the Chinese salmon market. (Article in Norwegian and behind log-in wall)
Bent-Are Jensen, Norwegian Seafood Councilhttps://lnkd.in/daKdBprq
