Japanese seafood output hit another record low in 2023
After reaching a peak of 12.8m metric tons in 1984, the output from the country's fishing and aquaculture industries has declined and continues to ease
Chilean seafood exports show modest growth in April; Brazil is leading destination
Chilean seafood exports amounted to $689m in April, marking a modest rise of 0.4% year-on-year
Camanchaca expects surge in sales to Europe, expand reach with coho salmon
Camanchaca anticipates a substantial 15-20% increase in sales in Europe this year, the firm's sales and distribution director for Europe told Undercurrent News
Chilean seafood exports hit almost $2.3bn in Q1, yet see 1.6% dip
The decline can be attributed to several subsectors experiencing setbacks, including salmon and trout, fish oil, horse mackerel, mussels and algae
Peru fishery sector began 2024 with sharp decline in anchovy landings
On the bright side, the country's minister of economy and finance has recently reported a recovery, due to better weather conditions and the start of the first anchovy fishing season in the southern zone
What climate change could mean for Northeast Atlantic fish stocks
Rising seawater temperatures will have serious impacts on stocks of Northeast Atlantic mackerel and saithe, though North Sea species like turbot and whiting may benefit
North Pacific commission agrees to cut high seas saury quota to 135,000t
Japan, China, Taiwan and six other economies agreed on a new rule that reduces the 2024 TAC for saury in the high seas in the northern Pacific Ocean to 135,000t from 150,000t
$400m-turnover Chilean group targets EU, US commercial expansion
Chilean giant Orizon Seafood has significant expansion plans following the recent consolidation crab and toothfish supplier Fiordosur
Blumar sees revenue, profit dip in Q4 amidst aquaculture struggles
The company experienced a decrease in revenue, also facing challenges with decreased profitability, notably in its aquaculture division
Chilean seafood exports ride high on Brazil, China demand
Chile's seafood exports witnessed a modest 0.3% value uptick in February, totaling $729 million