Fishmeal exporters expect stable prices as Peru fishing takes off
Despite strong pre-sales to China and dismal catches in Chile, exporters do not foresee an increase in prices, while some buyers are holding on in hope of prices dropping further
Fishmeal producers scour for new raw material sources to meet demand
By-products from fisheries and aquaculture are touted as solutions as challenge of meeting a growing demand dominates IFFO conference in Hong Kong
Only handful of vessels turn out to South Pacific jack mackerel fishing grounds
Smaller quota meant just a handful of international vessels turned over this year, while one fishing source says catches are more promising
Austral expanding jack mackerel plant in uncertain times
Peruvian marine products supplier sees jack mackerel harvest drop 75%, yet as catchers get another chance, executive expresses concern there won't be much product next year either
Chile pelagic landings down nearly 650,000 tons, led by 73% drop in sardines
Poor sardine and anchovy catches see pelagic landings drop by nearly 650,000 metric tons, or 40.5%, in first nine months of the year
Hayduk plans China foothold for giant squid sales; aims for food fish growth
Peruvian producer is doubling production at plant and plans to open cold store in China, all the while aiming to turn a page on fishmeal and oil dominance
Diamante wins award for affordable canned anchovy, jack mackerel products
Company hopes to push sales of branded cans, which, at just over $1 in price, were aimed at combating malnutrition, especially among Andean population
China Fishery Peru exec takes over as CFO of Copeinca
Appointment of Isaac Finger puts two China Fishery Peru executives at the head of Copeinca
Analysts warn Nigeria over planned fish import ban
Government's plan to reduce imports by 25% every year would cause 'severe shortages', and appears poorly thought-out, warn analysts
EU parliament backs renewal of Mauritania fisheries deal, amid criticism from Spain
The accord opens to European fleets the waters of Mauritania, but leaves octopus fishing aside, a condition that will cause job losses in Spain, critics warned