Squid firms are suffering an unprecedented hit from the coronavirus outbreak due to a bigger reliance on sales to the foodservice sector than other species Continue reading
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Falklands’ illex squid season starts strong; loligo forecasts down slightly
The Falkland Islands are expecting loligo squid catches this season slightly below levels seen in the last two years while illex squid harvests are at their highest level in the last five years Continue reading
India’s cephalopod traders suffer from second place in EU pecking order
As the EU increasingly turns to northwest Africa for its squid supply, Indian traders have put plans on ice while they hunt for new markets Continue reading
US squid imports from China slump on tariffs, high prices
The knock-on effect on global squid prices is so far limited, with poor catches and high demand in Asia and the Middle East driving squid prices even higher
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Marfrio to open a second plant in Peru; eyes US growth
Marfrio, which will open a second plant in Peru, is diversifying beyond its core species; the Spanish firm plans to expand its US sales in the coming years Continue reading
Patagonian squid prices rise, amid early end to second fishing season
A sharp drop in catches during the second loligo squid fishing season in the Falkland Islands caused a rise in prices for the product in Spain Continue reading
Argentine squid fishing season a flop as vessels return to shore, putting inertia on Asia prices
A poor end to the season means Argentina’s illex squid captures will be similar to last year’s total of about 100,000t, traders say Continue reading
Argentine illex squid prices rising again, todarodes catch ‘good’
Argentine illex squid is arriving in Chinese ports with prices rising after this year’s landings fell short of market expectations Continue reading
Chinese distant water IUU under scrutiny after Argentine coastguard fires warning shots
Greenpeace says the Chinese government needs to continue combatting distant water IUU fishing after Argentina's coastguard recently shot at a squid fishing vessel
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Argentina’s illex squid season expected to be cut short after slump in catch
Argentina’s illex squid fishing season could finish early this year after a near total absence of catch since the middle of March, industry sources told Undercurrent News Continue reading
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