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Salmon, trout, squid boost Chilean seafood exports, but overall growth stalls

By Aug. 23, 2024 2:01 PM

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

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Rising labor costs, weak yen, overstock pressure Chilean sea urchin exports to Japan

By Aug. 19, 2024 4:34 PM

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

Seafood entrepreneurs
Urchinomics secures major capital boosts from two big deals

By July 25, 2024 7:53 AM

The partnerships with Japanese restaurant company F&LC and shipping firm Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha extend beyond capital investments, Urchinomics said

Processing
Canadian company cracks code to improve shelf life for sea urchin roe

By May 10, 2024 1:51 PM

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

People
Urchinomics appoints in-country lead for New Zealand

April 29, 2024 9:37 AM

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

Sea urchin
China imports first shipment of fresh Chilean sea urchins

By April 3, 2024 1:08 PM

The nearly 13,000-kilometer journey from South America was completed by air freight within 48 hours

Prices
Spanish shellfish supply impacts high-end canner on top of market inflation

By Jan. 31, 2024 10:22 AM

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

Trade
Sales to Brazil, China dominate as Chilean exports reach new heights in 2023

By Jan. 23, 2024 3:47 PM

Chile's seafood export industry experienced notable growth in 2023, with exports reaching almost $9 billion, a 1.8% increase y-o-y

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Ava Ocean receives $4.6m government grant to harvest invasive sea urchins

Dec. 22, 2023 10:42 AM

The Ocean Green project has been awarded a grant of NOK 47 million by the Norwegian government through the Green Platform funding initiative

Trade
Drop in salmon, fishmeal sales push Chile’s seafood exports down in October

By Nov. 16, 2023 2:12 PM

Chilean seafood exports total $766 million, marking a decline of 3.4% year-on-year mainly due to a drop in the sales value of salmon and trout and fishmeal

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