China dominates as Peru’s main seafood importer despite slump in fishmeal exports
In October 2023, Peru's fishery and aquaculture sector experienced a significant downturn, with exports totaling 60,900t worth $152.2m, down 43.2% and 45.9% y-o-y
Illex squid woes lead to 2% decrease in Argentina’s 2023 seafood exports
Argentina's seafood exports fell by 2.1% in volume and 3.8% in value to a total of 480,011t worth $1.75bn in 2023, thanks to a notable y-o-y decrease in hake and illex squid sales
Major seafood buyers support US proposals to address IUU fishing in South Pacific
Over 30 major companies, including Costco, Aldi and Profand, have rallied behind the cause of IUU fishing and addressing human rights violations in the South Pacific
Survey indicates strong inshore cod, squid stocks in Shetland waters
Surveyed catches of cod were at their highest level for five years, while the record squid catch rate of 2022 was surpassed again, according to annual university research
Chinese fishing vessels report lean illex squid catches outside Argentina’s EEZ
After Argentina's fishing industry reported a weak start to the illex fishing season, Chinese vessels operating near Argentina's 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone have also reported low catches
Argentine illex squid season opens early in south, initial catches disappoint
The fishing season for the Argentine illex squid officially opened last week in Argentina
Biden pushed by lawmakers to step up pressure on Sysco over forced labor concerns
'We urge the Biden administration to demand that Sysco Corporation immediately sever all ties with the Chishan group and commit to improved practices to avoid being a part of the scourge of IUU fishing' -- letter from 22 US lawmakers
Peru’s fishing industry rides high on anchovy boom, sees landings soar in October
Peru's fishing sector underwent significant changes in October 2023, showing a notable increase in landings year-on-year
Notable slump in red shrimp sales offset Argentina hake, illex squid export rise
Argentina's fisheries saw red shrimp exports dropping by 36.3% in volume and 34.9% in value year-on-year to 7,192t worth $44.9m in November
Argentina’s new president proposes 15% fish export tax
Javier Milei, Argentina's new president, has proposed increasing to 15% the export tax on fishing products, causing concerns for the Spanish fishing industry