Peru’s fishmeal, oil export boom masks deeper crisis in direct human consumption sector
Peru's seafood industry is facing a tough reality as 2024 draws to a close, with significant challenges in sectors key for direct human consumption
Peru’s fleet to compete with Asian fleet on high seas amid giant squid shortage in EEZ
150 Peruvian artisanal squid-fishing boats have been formally registered with the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organization, granting them legal access to fish in international waters beyond 200 nautical miles
Major squid importers join supply chain transparency initiative
A consortium of international squid buyers has joined a global seafood transparency initiative, marking a first-of-its-kind move to publicly disclose sourcing information in the squid industry
Peru’s giant squid sector faces worst crisis as concerns over Chinese IUU practices mount
On Nov. 27, the Chinese fishing vessel Hong Run 668 entered the Port of Callao, sparking concerns over compliance with Peru's maritime regulations
Squid prices rocket in Morocco amid global short supply, market pressure
The sales price of frozen-onboard squid in Morocco has surged by over €1/kg over the last month and a half, following the transition from the first to the second season
Peru’s jumbo squid shortage hits Chinese imports, boosts prices
Wholesale prices for Peruvian squid have jumped over 10% in China since early September, a Zhoushan seafood processor told Undercurrent
Peru squid shortage leads to calls for resignation of production minister
The artisanal fishing sector in Piura, northern Peru, together with local authorities have urged the national government to act to resolve the shortage of giant squid
Peru fisheries sector sees major jump in landings on back of anchovy catch surge
In June 2024, Peru's fishing sector recorded a 133.2% increase in landings, reaching 362,200 metric tons
Peru harvesters accuse China of undermining marine protection, declare Xi Jinping ‘persona non grata’
Peruvian artisanal fishermen are threatening nationwide protests and have declared Chinese president Xi Jinping, expected to visit Peru in November, a 'persona non grata'
Peru faces $300m loss as Chinese fleets operate unchecked in national waters
The vessels are entering Peruvian waters in large numbers, deepening the worst crisis in decades for the country's artisanal fishing sector, Peru authorities advise