1. FA Launches Eel Fry Traceability System Ahead of November 1 Fishing Season

 Taiwan's 2026–2027 eel fry fishing season will run from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. To strengthen resource management and trade transparency, the Fisheries Agency (FA) under the Ministry of Agriculture has established an Eel Fry Traceability Management System. Harvesters, buyers, transporters, importers and exporters must register and report catch quantities and transaction flows to ensure traceability. The FA noted that eel fishing and trade have drawn increasing international attention. At the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES in 2025, the European Union proposed listing all species of the genus Anguilla in Appendix II. Although the proposal was not adopted, the conference called for legal, sustainable and traceable eel trade. The traceability system will help monitor resource use and prevent illegal trade. The FA also urged harvesters to follow safety regulations, wear life jackets and monitor weather and sea conditions, as nighttime operations and winter weather pose additional risks. All catches, whether made from vessels or along the coast, must be reported through the system to support sustainable eel resource management.

2. Fisheries Agency and PX Mart Launch Seasonal Seafood Promotion for Fall and Winter

With fall and winter marking the peak season for many domestic seafood products, the Fisheries Agency (FA) under the Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with the Taiwan Aquaculture Development Foundation and PX Mart to launch a “Seafood Feast” promotion. Running through December 3 at PX Mart and its larger-format stores nationwide, the campaign offers discounts on selected domestic seafood: NT$20 off purchases of NT$200 or more, and NT$40 off purchases of NT$300 or more. The discounts cannot be combined. Featured products include milkfish, Taiwan tilapia, barramundi and eel slices. Convenient options such as barramundi fillets, tilapia hot pot slices and boneless milkfish belly are also available, offering consumers easy ways to prepare fresh local seafood through steaming, pan-frying or soups. The FA said Taiwan has a well-established seafood production and processing system, offering a diverse range of high-quality domestic products. It will continue working with retail partners and other sales channels to expand the domestic market and bring locally produced seafood to more consumers’ tables.