What type of support will the processing and marketing sectors enjoy from the EFF?
Most fish processing and marketing enterprises, with the exception of the retail sector, will have the opportunity to receive the EFF assistance. Aid will apply to micro, small, medium and some of the large enterprises, while priority will be given to micro and small ones and different rules on aid intensity will apply according to the size of enterprises. Investments to improve working conditions, health and hygiene standards, protect the environment and provide high quality products will be eligible for support. Moreover, innovation will be considered as a key aspect not only for products but also for production methods and application of new technologies. In the current context of scarcity of raw materials, the Fund will promote a better use of little-used species, by-products and waste. Finally, the Fund will also assist the marketing of products mainly originating from local landings and aquaculture.
