Chilean seafood exports hit by falling salmon, trout, fishmeal sales
Chile's seafood exports in September totaled $621 million, marking a decline of 5.8% compared to the same month last year
Salmon, trout, squid boost Chilean seafood exports, but overall growth stalls
Chile exported $785 million worth of seafood in July 2024, barely more than was imported in July 2023, but it could've been a better month, based on a ProChile report
Rising labor costs, weak yen, overstock pressure Chilean sea urchin exports to Japan
Chilean sea urchins, a staple in Japan's sushi markets, are facing big challenges, according to a recent report from the government-run promotional body ProChile
Urchinomics secures major capital boosts from two big deals
The partnerships with Japanese restaurant company F&LC and shipping firm Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha extend beyond capital investments, Urchinomics said
Canadian company cracks code to improve shelf life for sea urchin roe
UniFresco founder Fraser Rieche says his process can maintain sea urchin roe for 20 days or more, making it possible to ship longer distances and open up new markets
Urchinomics appoints in-country lead for New Zealand
Maru Samuels will take the helm in advancing urchin ranching operations utilizing Urchinomics' system to combat the growing problem of urchin "barrens" in the country
China imports first shipment of fresh Chilean sea urchins
The nearly 13,000-kilometer journey from South America was completed by air freight within 48 hours
Spanish shellfish supply impacts high-end canner on top of market inflation
Galician seafood cannery Real Conservera Espanola hopes to develop the premium niche market outside of Spain, taking advantage of the 'tinned dinner' growing trend, but supplies are proving temperamental due to weather patterns
Sales to Brazil, China dominate as Chilean exports reach new heights in 2023
Chile's seafood export industry experienced notable growth in 2023, with exports reaching almost $9 billion, a 1.8% increase y-o-y
Ava Ocean receives $4.6m government grant to harvest invasive sea urchins
The Ocean Green project has been awarded a grant of NOK 47 million by the Norwegian government through the Green Platform funding initiative