Growing consumption, demand for transparency and focus on domestic production: the sector looks ahead to 2026 with confidence
The Christmas season confirms the rise of Italian aquaculture, with an offering that combines tradition, quality and regional identity. Farmed sea bass and sea bream remain among the most popular choices for families, farmed trout continues to play a central role in festive recipes, and Italian caviar consolidates its international leadership. Alongside these products, a rich heritage of lesser-known species reflects the country's gastronomic biodiversity, a value that resonates particularly strongly in the year that Italian cuisine enters the UNESCO heritage list.
‘Italy has a long-standing relationship with farmed fish,’ notes Matteo Leonardi, president of API-Associazione Piscicoltori Italiani (Italian Fish Farmers' Association). ‘Today, this relationship is strengthened thanks to more informed consumers who are attentive to sustainability and the value of our products.’ Data from the ‘Attitude to Fish Consumption’ survey confirm a clear trend: farmed fish is perceived as a sustainable, controlled and transparent product. Origin, farming method and water quality are the factors that decisively influence the buyer's choices.
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