en.Wedoany.com Reported - To increase seafood consumption among Chileans to levels recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Chile's Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) and the Seafood Consumption Promotion Company (Propescado) recently signed an agreement aimed at promoting national policy through collaboration.

Currently, the consumption of marine protein among Chilean residents is low, negatively impacting public health and constraining the development of the domestic fisheries and aquaculture industry. Under the agreement, both parties will jointly propose, coordinate, and implement a national policy on the consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products, while ensuring the sustainable use of aquatic biological resources.

Osvaldo Urrutia, Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture of Chile, stated: "This agreement is a very concrete step towards promoting a modern and collaborative public policy that will bring Chilean seafood closer to the tables of families in our country. We firmly believe that strengthening the responsible consumption of marine resources not only helps improve nutrition and food security but also benefits the development of all ocean stakeholders." He added that this alliance will integrate technical capabilities, industry knowledge, and promotional activities to promote traceability, sustainability, and the nutritional value of seafood consumption.

This public-private partnership also plans to establish a cross-sectoral technical working group aimed at encouraging healthy eating habits, increasing seafood consumption, protecting resource sustainability, and driving industry innovation to create benefits for consumers and communities related to fisheries and aquaculture. Felipe Sandoval, President of Propescado, pointed out: "Today, collaboration among all stakeholders is crucial. Government leadership and the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises, corporations, and civil society are essential for formulating public policies that not only drive the economic vitality of the sector but also provide high-quality protein and health benefits for all Chileans."

Bernardo Espinoza, a director of Propescado and a fish and shellfish merchant from the Puente Alto municipality, stated: "This is important for us because we are working to make people fall in love with these products again, increase seafood consumption, and raise Chile's per capita consumption index... Our motivation is for people to eat more fish to improve their health."

The agreement recognizes Propescado as an important strategic partner in promoting seafood consumption, acknowledging its contribution to incorporating seafood into the national diet, disseminating sustainable fishing practices, and coordinating collaborative initiatives. The agreement aims to promote seafood consumption and healthy eating habits through education, innovation, and outreach, reducing diet-related diseases; promote seafood traceability, encouraging the use of legal and sustainably sourced resources; and drive innovation, diversification, and value addition in seafood.

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