Lund’s among US harvesters relieved by handling of New Jersey bridge closure
'Losing access to the port through this waterway would have been devastating for Cape May's fishermen and the economy of the whole county' -- Wayne Reichle, Lund's Fisheries
England’s largest seafood auction nets supply from smaller rivals
England’s largest seafood market is set to see a significant boost in business after the recent closure of rival Plymouth Fish Market, according to a senior auctioneer
Sharp increase in Argentina’s illex squid sales offsets hake, shrimp export drop
Argentina's fisheries sector saw its exports of illex squid rise by 103% in volume and 120% in value year-on-year in June
Peru sets deadline for new regulations to combat illegal fishing by Chinese vessels
Peru's Ministry of Production is expected to release a new decree establishing measures to prevent illegal fishing by Thursday (Aug. 15), following widespread protests by artisanal fishing groups
Renato Curto’s Inter Oceanic snaps up Cali squid supplier
San Pedro, California-based Cal Marine Fish, owned by Curto's Inter Oceanic, has acquired the assets of Monterey Fish
Spain’s Pescapuerta sees turnover grow but profits decline
Spanish fishing and processing firm Pescapuerta saw earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fall by 29% to €39m from €55m in 2022, despite higher turnover
China’s distant water fishing fleet faces profit squeeze, environmental pressure
Planet Tracker found that China's distant water fishing fleet is in a 'mediocre financial situation' and needs reform
Record anchovy landings drive dramatic growth in Peru fishing
In May 2024, Peru's seafood landings amounted to 1.55 million metric tons worth PEN 784.7m, marking astonishing y-o-y increases of 1,076.1% and 329.2% respectively
Peru sees fishmeal, fish oil export growth amidst plunge in frozen squid, shrimp sales
In May 2024, Peru exported some 110,800t worth $265.7m of fish and seafood, up by 32.6% and 22.4% y-o-y
Broken blade helps fuel opposition to US windfarm project
Commercial seafood harvesters have mounted an uphill battle against offshore wind developments, expressing myriad worries about their ability to navigate the waters around turbines