The president of the Venezuelan Chamber of the Food Industry (Cavidea), Juvenal Arbeláez, highlighted this Wednesday that fish consumption in the country went from 1 to 10 kilograms per year per person.
Speaking to Radio Nacional de Venezuela (RNV), he stated that the national supply has evolved decisively, moving from a high dependence on imports to consolidating the supply of shelves with items made in the country.
"This increase is due both to the dynamism of traditional extractive fishing, such as tuna, sardines and clams processed by the national industry, and to the rise of new emerging sectors, among which the cultivation of seaweed for the processing of inputs stands out," he said.
Furthermore, he indicated that the shrimp industry has become a key export driver, being part of the Venezuelan marine sectors that are positioning themselves in the international market.
Arbeláez stated that this is due to its high quality and strict compliance with nutritional standards.
He also explained that this sector has successfully penetrated highly demanding markets such as the European market and projects further expansion into China, driven by the recent health protocols and bilateral agreements signed by the national government.
