Global marine ingredient market clouded by uncertainty over Peru anchovy season delay
There is great uncertainty concerning global fishmeal and fish oil production in 2023, with Peru deeply affected by adverse weather conditions and a delayed first anchovy fishing season
Scottish gov’t to consult on closing sand eel fishery in its waters
The Scottish government could ban commercial sand eel fishing in its waters to support populations of other marine mammals, seabirds and predatory fish
Mixed Q1 for Austevoll’s pelagic arms on ‘challenging’ Peru conditions
The pelagic divisions of Austevoll Seafood Group, which includes Austral Group in Peru and Pelagia in Norway, reported a mixed first quarter on diverging conditions in respective geographies
Peruvian fishmeal, fish oil prices keep rising on El Nino fears
Fears abound the Latin American country's first anchovy fishing season could be further delayed, or worse, called off due to El Nino, industry sources told Undercurrent News
Chile’s Q1 sales up over 10% thanks to greater salmonid, horse mackerel, fishmeal exports
Chilean seafood exports rose to $2.32bn in the first quarter of the year, up by 11.3% y-o-y thanks to an increase in sales of salmonids, horse mackerel, fishmeal, mussels and algae
Peru fishmeal industry awaits anchovy quota as biomass survey kicks off
The Peruvian fishing industry is geared up to start the new anchovy season, which could start as early as the end of this month
Aqua-Spark leads series A round for mycoprotein feed startup
Finnish biotech startup eniferBio has raised €11m to scale-up its operation, which ferments a fungus to produce a protein ingredient for pet food and aquafeed
Chinese-owned fishmeal factory in West Africa accused of corruption, environmental destruction
A report in the BBC paints a picture of corruption, environmental pollution and overstretched fisheries in West Africa following Chinese investment in fishmeal and fish oil production
Plant-based aquaculture feed manufacturer changes name
Prairie AquaTech has changed its name to 'Houdek'
IFFO: Strong start to year for global fishmeal production
Global production of fish and offcuts for fishmeal increased by 15% in February on a yearly basis, driven by higher catches in most regions, according to IFFO