Blue whiting bonanza
Heavy fishing on blue whiting south of the Faroe Islands has resulted in a slew of big landings to processors in Iceland. Pelagic vessel Hákon landed 1600 tonnes to Síldarvinnslan’s…
Peruvian anchovy quota announced
A quota has been set for one of the world’s largest fisheries, which has pivotal importance for the global fishmeal market. The Peruvian authorities have announced that the first season of anchovy…
Exploratory anchovy fishery authorised
Peru’s Ministry of Production has authorised marine research institute IMARPE to conduct exploratory fishing with large-scale purse seine vessels for anchovy (Engraulis ringens) and white anchovy (Anchoa nasus) in the…
Anchovy season ends, boosts fishmeal availability
The second 2023 season for anchovy and white anchovy in the northern and central regions of Peru’s waters ended on 13th January, with approximately 75% of the 1.682 million-tonne quota…
Making use of a toxic invader
When the Suez Canal was opened 150 years ago, it brought many positive aspects for travel and trade. But it also opened a route for the mass migration of invasive…
China’s economic recovery hits fishmeal consumption
Fishmeal and fish oil producers’ association IFFO reports that the slow economic recovery taking place in China is affecting overall consumption of fishmeal and fish oil, and Chinese domestic production…
Iceland’s seafood exports dropped in October
Icelandic producers exported production worth ISK26.9 million in October, according to figures made public by Statistics Iceland. This represents a roughly 14% drop compared to the same month last year.…
Anchovy fishery gets underway
Peru’s Ministry of Production gave the green light to a second anchovy season, following a protracted period of uncertainty. The second season opened last week and the quota is set…
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IFFO looks to the future of marine ingredients
Speaking at IFFO’s 2023 conference, FAO assistant DG and director of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Division Manuel Barange highlighted the critical role of aquatic foods in reducing world hunger, with…
UK sandeel closures would hit aquafeed and salmon
The UK’s proposal to fully close the Dogger Bank to sandeel fishing by EU vessels is set to have profound effects on the aquafeed and salmon industries. Alongside the industry…