Spanish fishing industry grew 3.8% during credit crunch years
While most segments of the Spanish economy fell into a sharp depression after the construction bubble burst, fishing companies increased their income to €805.1 million in 2012 or 3.8% versus 2009
Argentine fisheries exports recover in 2013; worth more than beef
Argentina's fisheries exports reached $1.5 billion in 2013, representing an 11.3% increase in value and 14.9% in volume compared to 2012
Spanish downturn prompts stakeholder changes at Europacifico
Friosur, Nissui and Sealord, the three owners of Europacifico, a supplier of southern hake and other fish into the Iberian markets, restructure company, citing impact of Spanish economic crisis
French fish market sales drop further in 2013 on poor landings
Sales drop for second consecutive year, driven by low landings across all categories, except 'fine fish'
Falklands’ Fortuna targets northern Europe for toothfish sales
Having recently bought a new longliner, Falkland Islands whitefish catcher is looking to high-end markets in northern Europe to complement its traditional sales in the US and Asia, says executive
Peru fisheries ready for accords with Chile after border dispute settled
Fisheries association says Hague ruling has set the conditions for a new commercial framework in which both public and private sectors should open negotiations with Chile over industrial fishing
Argentine squid exports leap 84% in 2013
Species now rivals hake as country's top export, which itself was up 10%, as total fisheries exports increase 19.6% to 441,25 metric tons
Cause of Sealord’s first loss in 20 years goes beyond Argentina, says co-owner
Owner of 50% of Sealord cites losses in JV with Mazzetta in US; poor performance of parts of fishing business; and currency rates as contributing reasons for first annual loss in 20 years
Peru’s giant squid landings recover from sharp drop, but prices still high
After strong drop in August-October last year catches are recovering, but increasing production costs and competition among processors are keeping prices at levels double last year
Madrid fish consumption well above Spain’s average
A tenth of all food bought by households in Madrid region in 2012 consisted of fish and seafood