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FAO SOFIA Report: Global Capture Fisheries Production & Country Ranking

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  FAO SOFIA: Capture Fisheries Production The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released the 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) , highlighting a historic milestone in the sector. While global production reached a record 223.2 million tonnes , the most significant shift was that aquaculture surpassed capture fisheries as the primary source of aquatic animal production for the first time in history. Global capture fisheries production remained remarkably stable in 2022, totaling 92.3 million tonnes . This figure includes 81 million tonnes from marine capture and 11.3 million tonnes from inland waters. Despite the surge in aquaculture, capture fisheries remain a vital pillar of global food security, accounting for 49% of all aquatic animal production and providing the essential foundation for the "Blue Transformation" roadmap toward sustainable aquatic food systems. Global Capture Fisheries: Leading Producers As highlighted in ...
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United Nations Codex Alimentarius: Ensuring International Food Safety

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  Understanding the United Nations Codex Alimentarius The Codex Alimentarius , or "Food Code," is a collection of internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, guidelines, and other recommendations relating to food production and safety. Established in the early 1960s, it serves as the global benchmark for consumers, food producers, and national food control agencies to ensure that what we eat is safe and traded fairly. The United Nations Codex Alimentarius is a joint initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) . Its primary mission is to protect consumer health and ensure fair practices in the food trade. By establishing international standards for food safety, quality, and labeling , it acts as the formal reference point for the World Trade Organization (WTO) when resolving international trade disputes. Why the Codex Matters In a globalized economy, a single meal can contain ingredients from several different ...
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