Vigo, 30 September 2026 — The Xunta de Galicia and the Asociación de Comercializadores de Peixe de Vigo met in Vigo to discuss new ways of working together to strengthen the marketing sector for marine products. According to the official statement, the Regional Minister for the Sea, Marta Villaverde, the association, which says it 36 companies brings together and directly and indirectly represents around 3,500 jobs directly and indirectly.
According to the Xunta de Galicia, the talks focused on raising the profile and professionalising trading companies within the value chain. Both sides agreed to deepen institutional coordination and consider measures to promote competitiveness. These include quality communication initiatives and participation in sector-specific events. The regional government’s statement named no specific programmes, financial commitments or deadlines.
The Xunta de Galicia highlighted the role of the trading segment in supplying national and international markets. The sector is a key part of Vigo’s maritime economy and contributes to activity around the Port of Vigo . The Regional Minister for the Sea thanked companies for their work along the chain, from landing to wholesale; however, any formal decision on support measures remains subject to a further process.
The administration also said it would continue the dialogue to review companies’ proposals and identify possible synergies with existing policies. The willingness to talk follows the regional government’s usual practice of involving industry representatives early in developing measures, before decisions are made on specific budgets or legal frameworks. No statements were made about the scale or timing of possible projects.
Vigo is one of Spain’s most important centres for the fishing and seafood industries. Local trading companies act as a link between producers, processors and markets, which increasingly value traceability, quality standards and reliable supply chains. Against this backdrop, the announced talks aim to improve the conditions for marketing and logistics. According to the parties involved, further details will be discussed at follow-up meetings.
The information reported here is based on the Xunta de Galicia’s official press release of 30 September 2026. No further details are currently known about the course or outcome of the subsequent discussions.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).