{"id":154272,"date":"2025-07-08T15:20:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:20:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/spaniards-are-eating-less-fish-these-days-so-fishmongers-are-repurposing-their-products-for-pet-food\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T15:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T15:20:56","slug":"spaniards-are-eating-less-fish-these-days-so-fishmongers-are-repurposing-their-products-for-pet-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/spaniards-are-eating-less-fish-these-days-so-fishmongers-are-repurposing-their-products-for-pet-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Spaniards are eating less fish these days, so fishmongers are repurposing their products for pet food."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Spain&#8217;s Fishmongers Adapt to Changing Trends by Offering Pet Food<\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, \u00a0Spain\u00a0 has witnessed a noticeable decline in \u00a0fish consumption\u00a0 while simultaneously observing an increase in pet ownership. This shift in consumer behavior has led local fishmongers to evolve and embrace new opportunities in the lucrative pet food market. Recognizing this growing trend, the \u00a0Spanish Federation of Fishing Products\u00a0 (Fedepesca) has launched a campaign aimed at encouraging customers to think of fishmongers as a one-stop shop for both their seafood needs and the dietary requirements of their beloved pets.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 1 --> <\/p>\n<h2>The New Paradigm: Fishmongers as Pet Food Retailers<\/h2>\n<p>The essence of this innovative strategy hinges on a simple idea: that the same place where families purchase \u00a0fresh seafood\u00a0 should also serve as a reliable source for \u00a0high-quality pet food\u00a0. Traditionally, pet owners may have relied on supermarkets for their pets&#8217; meals, but Fedepesca argues that local fishmongers have been overlooked in this domain. Their new campaign slogan puts it all into perspective: \u201cIn the fish market, there&#8217;s also food for your furry friend!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 2 --><\/p>\n<h2>Fedepesca&#8217;s Initiative to Expand Offerings<\/h2>\n<p>During a recent event in \u00a0Madrid\u00a0, Fedepesca unveiled this exciting new initiative. The campaign is designed to broaden the customer base of neighborhood fishmongers by integrating pet food into their offerings. This initiative has already begun to bear fruit, as \u00a0packaged pet foods\u00a0 featuring fish as a primary ingredient have started to appear in select fish markets. Moreover, |there is interest from associations in \u00a0Seville\u00a0 and \u00a0Catalonia\u00a0 to adopt similar practices, potentially transforming countless fishmongers into multi-faceted retailers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-asset-image article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"asset-content\">\n<div class=\"caption-img \">\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"FEDEPESCA BELT\" class=\"centro_sinmarco\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Spaniards-are-eating-less-fish-these-days-so-fishmongers-are.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<pre><code>    &lt;span&gt;Fedepesca campaign poster.&lt;\/span&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Insights into Spain&#8217;s Eating Habits<\/h2>\n<p>According to data released by the government, the trend of declining fish consumption is alarming. Between April 2024 and March 2025, consumption of marine products has decreased by \u00a02.7%\u00a0, with fish consumption alone dropping by \u00a04.3%\u00a0. This is not an isolated event; it serves as part of a long-standing trend. Data from previous years shows that annual per capita consumption of fish products fell from a peak of nearly \u00a030 kg\u00a0 in 2009 to just \u00a018.9 kg\u00a0 in 2023.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 5 --><\/p>\n<h2>The Rise of Pet Ownership in Spain<\/h2>\n<p>Conversely, while fish consumption wanes, pet ownership continues to soar. Recent estimates suggest that the number of pets in Spain exceeds the number of children, with figures indicating \u00a09.3 million\u00a0 dogs and \u00a01.6 million\u00a0 registered cats. The total number of registered pets amounts to over \u00a030 million\u00a0, further emphasizing the growing market for pet care and food.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"article-asset-image article-asset-normal article-asset-center\">\n<div class=\"asset-content\">\n                   <img class=\"centro_sinmarco\" height=\"2000\" width=\"3000\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  fetchpriority=\"high\"  src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Spaniards-are-eating-less-fish-these-days-so-fishmongers-are.png\" alt=\"DSC 0071\"\/><br \/>\n   <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DSC 0071\" class=\"centro_sinmarco\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Spaniards-are-eating-less-fish-these-days-so-fishmongers-are.png\"\/><\/p>\n<pre><code>  &lt;\/div&gt;<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<h2>A Profitable Venture: Pet Food Market Growth<\/h2>\n<p>The increasing number of pets significantly influences the \u00a0pet food market\u00a0, leading to more potential sales for fishmongers. According to \u00a0ANFAC\u00a0, sales volume in the pet food sector is predicted to rise from \u00a0561,305 tons\u00a0 in 2023 to \u00a0573,210 tons\u00a0 in 2024. More importantly, the global pet care market is projected to reach \u00a0$259.37 billion\u00a0 by the end of 2024 and is expected to climb even higher in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p><!-- BREAK 10 --><\/p>\n<p>For local fishmongers, embracing the pet food segment not only addresses a decline in fish sales but also positions them strategically within a booming industry. As they adapt to changing consumer preferences, they are setting themselves up for a promising future.<\/p>\n<p>This unique intersection of two seemingly disparate markets\u2014fresh fish for humans and pet food\u2014illustrates how local businesses must evolve to meet escalating consumer demands. Through innovative strategies and broader offerings, fishmongers are proving they can be both a traditional and modern shopping destination.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain&#8217;s Fishmongers Adapt to Changing Trends by Offering Pet Food In recent years, \u00a0Spain\u00a0 has witnessed a noticeable decline in \u00a0fish consumption\u00a0 while simultaneously observing an increase in pet ownership. This shift in consumer behavior has led local fishmongers to evolve and embrace new opportunities in the lucrative pet food market. 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