Peru’s new anchovy quota might depress the market
Peru is set to announce its first center-north season's anchovy quota. Many producers expect the quota to exceed the 2 million tons, which could pressure global fishmeal prices
Hilborn-led study: Predators less affected by catch of prey fish than thought
New research led by Ray Hilborn suggests changes in fish populations are largely unrelated to numbers of the species they eat
Omega Protein considering sale of human nutrition business
Texas-based menhaden supplier hires J.P Morgan and BMO Capital Markets for strategic review of its operations
Rabobank: Shifting dynamics augur for short-term ‘softness’ in fishmeal pricing
A fishmeal analyst believes that limited supply and increasing demand may cause 'tight' markets in the future, global prices are likely to exhibit 'softness' over the next two years
Menhaden catcher Omega Protein to issue dividends
Texas-based menhaden catcher-processor Omega Protein will issue its first shareholder dividend, the company said
Fish-free feed blog: Insect meal maker plans five plants by 2017
Sixteen firms pioneering alternatives to fishmeal and fish oil have gathered in San Mateo as part of the Fish-Free Feed Challenge, a prize aimed at developing the industry
Omega Protein to plead guilty, pay $1.2m in wastewater cases
Menhaden catcher-processor Omega Protein has pleaded guilty to criminal charges that it improperly discharged wastewater and will pay $1.2 million in fines and community service
Oceana mulls vessel investment for Daybrook as Gulf menhaden stocks thrive
South African group pleasantly surprised to find Daybrook plant has greater capacity than expected; increase in allowed catches for Gulf menhaden has upside potential
Full year of Daybrook integration drives Oceana profit over ZAR 1bn
Higher menhaden landings and operational tweaks saw contribution from Daybrook soar; African operations also reported strong results
Good menhaden fishing leaves Omega Protein optimistic
Plentiful stocks of menhaden have left executives at Texas-based fishmeal and fish oil producer Omega Protein optimistic about the possibility of meeting its full quota