Falklands kicks off Patagonian squid season after encouraging survey results
The Patagonian squid market has seen favorable catches in recent years, leading to ample stock availability in the European market. A survey is being carried out to determine the start of the Falkland Islands fishing season
HR exec Grant returns to Silver Bay from Peter Pan
Shannon Grant previously worked nine years for Silver Bay Seafoods,a US-based processor of salmon, whitefish, herring and squid
Maine island identified as preferred hub for floating offshore wind development
Janet Mills, governor of the US state, announced this week that a 100-acre site on Sears Island is its preferred site for the assembling of floating turbines and components
Morocco increases octopus quota amid rising prices, shortage concerns
Morocco has announced a sudden increase in its octopus quota as prices rise due to a scarcity of larger sizes, particularly in demand in Spain, Portugal, and the US
CEO of South Africa’s Premier Fishing found guilty in cyberattack probe
The CEO of Premier Fishing and Brands was found 'guilty of negligence' by local authorities following a substantial theft during a cyberattack
Anchovy catches propel Peru landings, lead bounce back from 2022
Peru's fisheries sector saw its seafood landings rise year-on-year to 858,400 metric tons worth PEN 534.5m in November, up 84.8% by volume and 69.8% by value
Peruvian fishmeal, oil exports plunge 51%, contribute to overall fisheries downturn
In November 2023, Peru faced a 24% contraction in seafood exports, with a total of 43,800t shipped
Japan’s squid landings fall to 60-year low, prices rise
Japan's squid supply contracted nearly 20% last year to only 150,000t, including domestic catches, imports and carried-over inventory
PanaPesca USA adds Buckner from Ren as chief commercial officer
'What I'm excited about is obviously coming into the PanaPesca team to help lead their sales and marketing efforts and really to support our customers and the growth plans for the company' -- Eric Buckner, PanaPesca
China dominates as Peru’s main seafood importer despite slump in fishmeal exports
In October 2023, Peru's fishery and aquaculture sector experienced a significant downturn, with exports totaling 60,900t worth $152.2m, down 43.2% and 45.9% y-o-y