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Lower catches, strong demand boost octopus prices to record high

Moroccan octopus prices reach record high as next fishing season approaches; processors look to take advantage of demand boom

By Matilde Mereghetti | May 24, 2017 09:21 BST
Octopus. Credit: Discefa
Octopus. Credit: Discefa
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A decrease in Moroccan catches of octopus, combined with stronger demand, have boosted octopus prices to their highest level on record, according to price data covering the period 2009-April 2017 [...]

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