APPENDIX 1. Agenda

Item

Title

Name(s)

1

Opening and Introductory remarks

L.Váradi, Chairman of EIFAC Sub-Commission II Aquaculture, and Convenor of the Working Party
M. Arnal Monreal EC/DG FISH

2

Current state of European freshwater aquaculture products and markets

C. Hough

3

Regulatory framework in EC aquaculture

C. Vamvakas
EC/DG FISH

Section 1: Supply Trends in production, new technologies and product development
Production, products and sales

4

Product development trends and new products from currently farmed species, including mid - and long-term perspectives

V. Kristensen (in cooperation with D. Gorbaczow)

5

Suggestions for improving sales and distribution of current major freshwater fish species: carp, trout, eel

H. Neubacher

6a

New species-potential developments of currently underproduced species

A. Peteri

6b

Experiences with catfish

S. Vrignaud

Environmental policy

7

Influence of environmental policies on aquaculture development

R. Rösch

Quality, standards and labelling

8

Development of policies, best practices and standards for health and hygiene-impact on production

J. Ryder

9

Quality, traceability and labelling

A. Hilbrands

10

Organic products and high quality niche products

S. Bergleiter

11

Section 1 summary and wrap-up

D. James

Section 2: Demand - Markets, distribution and trade
Markets and distribution

12

Review of recent market trends, consumer trends and changes in demand for products from aquaculture and capture fisheries

N. Trachet

13

Distribution channel development in Europe: Consequences for freshwater fish

M.-C. Monfort

13add

New products in European aquaculture

P. Paquotte

Institutional framework for trade

Impact on trade of environmental and health/hygiene legislation: a trade barrier?

R. Bates

New markets, new competitors and promotion

Measures to find and promote new market outlets, promotion campaigns-how to raise the profile of freshwater species

A. Lem

Competitors from Africa: Tilapia, catfish and Nile Perch

S. Boserman

Competition among existing (or potential) species farmed in Europe and between aquaculture and other internationalised channels of the food industry (pork, poultry, etc.).

I. Szucs (in cooperation with E. Befeki)

Section 2 summary and wrap-up

D. James

Section 3: Conclusions and recommendations
Medium and long term economic viability of the industry

18

A joint SWOT analysis by the WP, including the drafting of a SWOT table and WP recommendations

Contributions from all the members of the WP
Moderator: A. Piccioli

19

Tentative summary and conclusions

D. James/L. Váradi

Item	Title	Name(s)
1	Opening and Introductory remarks	L.Váradi, Chairman of EIFAC Sub-Commission II Aquaculture, and Convenor of the Working Party M. Arnal Monreal EC/DG FISH
2	Current state of European freshwater aquaculture products and markets	C. Hough
3	Regulatory framework in EC aquaculture	C. Vamvakas EC/DG FISH
**Section 1: Supply Trends in production, new technologies and product development** Production, products and sales
4	Product development trends and new products from currently farmed species, including mid - and long-term perspectives	V. Kristensen (in cooperation with D. Gorbaczow)
5	Suggestions for improving sales and distribution of current major freshwater fish species: carp, trout, eel	H. Neubacher
6a	New species-potential developments of currently underproduced species	A. Peteri
6b	Experiences with catfish	S. Vrignaud
Environmental policy
7	Influence of environmental policies on aquaculture development	R. Rösch
Quality, standards and labelling
8	Development of policies, best practices and standards for health and hygiene-impact on production	J. Ryder
9	Quality, traceability and labelling	A. Hilbrands
10	Organic products and high quality niche products	S. Bergleiter
11	Section 1 summary and wrap-up	D. James
**Section 2: Demand - Markets, distribution and trade** Markets and distribution
12	Review of recent market trends, consumer trends and changes in demand for products from aquaculture and capture fisheries	N. Trachet
13	Distribution channel development in Europe: Consequences for freshwater fish	M.-C. Monfort
13add	New products in European aquaculture	P. Paquotte
Institutional framework for trade
	Impact on trade of environmental and health/hygiene legislation: a trade barrier?		R. Bates
New markets, new competitors and promotion
	Measures to find and promote new market outlets, promotion campaigns-how to raise the profile of freshwater species		A. Lem
	Competitors from Africa: Tilapia, catfish and Nile Perch		S. Boserman
	Competition among existing (or potential) species farmed in Europe and between aquaculture and other internationalised channels of the food industry (pork, poultry, etc.).		I. Szucs (in cooperation with E. Befeki)
	Section 2 summary and wrap-up		D. James
*Section 3: Conclusions and recommendations* Medium and long term economic viability of the industry
18	A joint SWOT analysis by the WP, including the drafting of a SWOT table and WP recommendations	Contributions from all the members of the WP Moderator: A. Piccioli
19	Tentative summary and conclusions	D. James/L. Váradi