Peru squid fishing sector sees record-breaking 2023 as landings, sales soar
Peru's squid landings rose by 36% y-o-y to 621,852t, as did sales by 65.1% in volume and 43.1% in value to 439,400t worth $832.4m in 2023
Vietnamese body believes exports can hit $9.5bn in 2024
Data released by VASEP shows a robust start to the year, with seafood exports exceeding $1.3bn in the first two months of 2024, up 23% y-o-y
Peru fish landings see over 75% dip amid El Nino influence
Peru saw its wild-caught seafood landings fall year-on-year to 287,400t worth PEN 337.3m in December 2023
Falklands kicks off Patagonian squid season after encouraging survey results
The Patagonian squid market has seen favorable catches in recent years, leading to ample stock availability in the European market. A survey is being carried out to determine the start of the Falkland Islands fishing season
HR exec Grant returns to Silver Bay from Peter Pan
Shannon Grant previously worked nine years for Silver Bay Seafoods,a US-based processor of salmon, whitefish, herring and squid
Maine island identified as preferred hub for floating offshore wind development
Janet Mills, governor of the US state, announced this week that a 100-acre site on Sears Island is its preferred site for the assembling of floating turbines and components
Morocco increases octopus quota amid rising prices, shortage concerns
Morocco has announced a sudden increase in its octopus quota as prices rise due to a scarcity of larger sizes, particularly in demand in Spain, Portugal, and the US
CEO of South Africa’s Premier Fishing found guilty in cyberattack probe
The CEO of Premier Fishing and Brands was found 'guilty of negligence' by local authorities following a substantial theft during a cyberattack
Anchovy catches propel Peru landings, lead bounce back from 2022
Peru's fisheries sector saw its seafood landings rise year-on-year to 858,400 metric tons worth PEN 534.5m in November, up 84.8% by volume and 69.8% by value
Peruvian fishmeal, oil exports plunge 51%, contribute to overall fisheries downturn
In November 2023, Peru faced a 24% contraction in seafood exports, with a total of 43,800t shipped