Peru sees 33% growth in seafood landings, but challenges persist for frozen, canned sectors
In November 2024, Peru's seafood landings reached a total of 1.13 million metric tons, marking a significant growth of 33.2% compared to the same month in 2023
Alaska fisheries board rejects proposed magister squid jig fishery
'I think it’s time for Alaska to get into the squid market because of the lack of economies and the high demand for squid' -- Richard Yamada, proponent of new jig fishery
Spain leads Falklands squid stock assessment after 2024 season suspension
Spain has sent a scientific expedition to assess squid stocks in the Falkland Islands, following the suspension of the region's second fishing season last year
Captain Fresh in talks to buy US importers Blue Sea, Ocean Garden
Undercurrent News has confirmed the identity of importers and distributors on either side of the US that Captain Fresh is in talks to acquire; both are complementary bolt-ons to CenSea
Shrimp, anchovy shortages contribute to steep decline in Peru’s fishery landings
Peru's fishing industry faced a severe setback in October 2024, as landings plummeted by 77.1%, reaching just 73,200 metric tons, compared to the same period in 2023
Argentina breaks fishing export records with China, Spain leading strong demand
Argentina’s fishing industry reached new heights in 2024, breaking export records as global demand for its seafood surged
New squid trawler for Falkland Islands headed for home port
The Hadassa Bay was built at the Armon shipyard in Spain for South Atlantic Squid, a joint venture involving Falklands-based Beauchene Fishing and Spain's Coepermar
Growth in non-salmon sectors helps offset decline in Chile’s 2024 seafood sales
Despite a 2.2% drop in total seafood exports, Chile’s seafood industry demonstrated resilience in 2024, as strong growth in non-salmon sectors helped balance declines in key areas like salmonids and fish oil
Spanish body Anfaco urges EU to increase duty-free import quotas for tuna, red shrimp
Anfaco stressed this year's tuna loin quotas have fallen well short, forcing factories to pay extra tariffs and inflating the price of canned tuna to European consumers
Commercial squid harvest proposed for Southeast Alaska
Richard Yamada, a long-time Juneau-based recreational fisherman, has proposed a state-managed commercial jig fishery for magister 'armhook' squid for small-boat commercial harvesters in Southeast Alaska