With a membership spanning back over 60 years, IFFO provides a unique range of services and benefits for marine ingredient producers and their related businesses.
Our members include producers, traders, feed companies, edible oil refiners, retailers, financial institutions, governmental, non-governmental organisations, and other related services.
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3. Membership cost and how to join
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Providing unique market insights
Members receive a range of market reports on a weekly and monthly basis, providing a key management tool for the marine ingredients industry and its main players.
These reports are entirely based on a private "International Information Network" where then IFFO's put together this information, ensuring its credibility and then provide an in-depth analysis on the market conditions from an independently minded perspective. Covering 80 countries give the most comprehensive source of statistics on the production of fishmeal and oil, consumption, prices, competing proteins and oils, as well as information about land animals, farmed fish production, and feed production. With an office in China, IFFO also provides China market and trade reports. The IFFO members area gives members access to all historical reports as well as interactive infographics on key markets.
Join the hub of the marine ingredients industry
IFFO’s global reach covers every continent, with 55% of the world’s production of fishmeal and fish oil coming from our members, with members operations stretching across over 50 countries.
Members gain access to our member contact list to tap easily into the industry. Our yearly Members Meeting and Annual Conference give unparalleled access to the movers and shakers of the industry and provide a unique opportunity for networking and updates on industry news and developments. Members receive a 50% discount to attend the IFFO Annual Conference.
Technical
Gain access to IFFO's technical datasheets, research papers, and bulletins containing specialist information.
IFFO provides insightful scientific analysis to members, initiates relevant projects with research institutions and identifies opportunities to advocate policy recommendations. We represent the industry internationally at FAO and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), along with FEFAC fish feed committee as well as the UK’s AIC Fish Feed Committee. Join IFFO's Technical and Regulatory Network (TaRN) to join the discussion on IFFO’s projects. Members of the TARN group are presented a summary of current regulatory and technical project activity and details any current regulatory and technical issues or emerging issues.
Getting the latest on regulations
The IFFO website Members area has a wide pool of resources for members, including guidance industry regulatory requirements, TACS and quotas and China import information.
IFFO represents the industry internationally at FAO and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), along with FEFAC fish feed committee as well as the UK’s AIC Fish Feed Committee, and provides updates for members.
Join the conversation on marine ingredients
IFFO demonstrates the sustainability of the marine ingredients industry and its contribution to the challenge of feeding a growing population.
IFFO raises awareness on the ever-present need for more collaboration not just with the marine ingredients industry but throughout the value chains, by contributing to media reports and taking part in workshops and roundtables to highlight the benefits of marine ingredients. Members can join our communications network to share news and provide insights on industry developments.
Import and regulatory information on China
Members receive China trade and market reports on a monthly basis. IFFO provides information on China import requirements and regulations.
IFFO China office offers a Licensing Application Assistance Service for MOA licensing (importing fishmeal and fish oil to China) to Producer Members (additional fees apply).
The member benefits vary depending on membership level, as shown below:
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IFFO Events Members receive 50% discount for IFFO's Annual Conference Exclusive access to member only webinars / events |
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Regulatory advice - Access guidance on industry regulatory requirements, TACS and quotas and China import information |
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Member lists - Join IFFO's Members contact list to tap easily into the industry |
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Access our worldwide resources for individual member queries |
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Premium Weekly Market report (an expanded version of the Standard weekly report which includes prices) |
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Standard Weekly Report (provides valuable insights on fishing, fishmeal and fish oil markets with expert commentary) |
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Access IFFO's Market Forum (supply) – interactive session held at bi-annual IFFO events |
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Participate in IFFO's governance (Producer members can take part in elections for the IFFO Board of Directors) |
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China MOA Licensing Application Assistance (China imports) for Producer members (additional fees apply) |
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Membership cost and how to join
IFFO has three categories of membership: Producer, Premium Non-Producer and Non-Producer. Membership fees are paid in advance before joining.
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For companies that produce fishmeal and fish oil. |
Applicants need two references from two current IFFO Producer members and meet our producer membership requirements. Find out more. |
Producer membership costs US$ 0.21/MT of fishmeal and fish oil produced during the previous calendar year, with a minimum annual fee of US$ 6,900 (effective from January 2025). |
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Applicants need a reference from a current IFFO member, sign our rights and duties, and complete the Non-Producer application form. | Premium Non-Producer: US$ 6,900 (effective from January 2025) per year. |
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Applicants need a reference from a current IFFO member, sign our rights and duties, and complete the Non-Producer application form. | Non-Producer: US$ 3,450 (effective from January 2025) per year. |
Any queries about membership, please contact [email protected]