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SPAIN
Friday, September 23, 2022
From the Association of Extractive Fishing Meat Processing Units of Galicia, AFRIPEX, they want convey our total rejection and disagreement with the drastic measure adopted by the European Commission to veto bottom fishing in 87 areas of Community waters, which is scheduled to come into force on October 9.
“The adoption of such measures without prior analysis and consideration of the socioeconomic impact that may derive from them, as well as the apparent absence of a scientific basis that justifies their implementation
The Minister of Production, César Quispe Luján, participated in the fair organized for National Fish Consumption Day, which aims to promote healthy eating.
The consumption of fishery and aquaculture products in the country recorded significant growth over the past decade, driven by government policies promoting healthy eating. According to the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE), per capita fish consumption increased from 13.2 kilos per person in 2012 to 17.1 kilos in 2024, representing a rise of 3.9 kilos per person.
This progress has been made possible thanks to the implementation of the “Let’s Eat Fish” (A Comer Pescado) program, which promotes healthy diets and improves access to seafood products at affordable prices nationwide.
The information was released as part of the National Fish Consumption Day, during a fair held in Lima, which was attended by the Minister of Production, César Quispe Luján (pictured), who highlighted the importance of fish as a source of protein and essential nutrients for the population.
PRODUCE reaffirmed its commitment to continuing to promote the consumption of fishery products in order to improve food security and nutrition for Peruvian families.
(MercoPress) - Satellite data gains legal force as Buenos Aires targets foreign fleets near the EEZ boundary
Argentina has tightened its enforcement framework against foreign vessels suspected of illegal fishing inside its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), giving greater evidentiary weight to satellite records and other remote sensors to open proceedings and impose fines under a new regulation published in the Official Gazette.
The move is designed to reduce long-standing legal “grey areas” around the so-called “Mile 201” boundary, where large foreign fleets—often squid jiggers—congregate seasonally. Argentine authorities and industry observers say some vessels cross into the EEZ and later claim “innocent passage,” weather shelter, or technical problems to dispute enforcement actions.
The new rules establish presumptions based on navigation patterns consistent with fishing activity—such as sustained low speeds and course changes typical of trawling manoeuvres. For squid jiggers, the regulation introduces tailored indicators linked to very slow movement during operating windows. It also provides for due process, allowing captains to submit counter-evidence and technical documentation—including weather reports or breakdown logs—to justify their track and speed profiles.
The tougher stance follows recent monitoring episodes by Argentina’s coast guard authority, including reports of a foreign-flagged vessel detected inside the
Vigo – The Cooperativa de Armadores de Pesca del Puerto de Vigo (ARVI) sent an urgent letter on Thursday, January 29 to the Secretary General for Fisheries, denouncing the serious situation facing the sector due to the defective implementation of the digital CATCH system.
The organization warns that the platform’s structural failures are suffocating both Spanish-flagged fishing companies seeking to export and mixed-capital companies with processing facilities in Spain that need to import product.
ARVI describes the system as an “administrative fiasco”, with at least 11 critical issues that have turned the processing of fishery product exports and imports into a true logistical bottleneck. Among the most serious problems are technical instability, with constant system crashes and outdated limitations such as files of no more than 2 MB; duplication of tasks, forcing operators to enter the same data up to three times; and delays of up to 10 days in the review of applications, resulting in unsustainable logistical cost overruns and a breach of the Level Playing Field.
The cooperative warns that this situation directly threatens the supply of fish to the Spanish and EU markets, and has already led logistics operators to announce generalized tariff increases due to the additional administrative burden. Although the Administration has confirmed a temporary technical adjustment, ARVI considers the response insufficient and is calling for the immediate activation of a contingency protocol.
The company Blumar confirmed that it will proceed with a lawsuit against the State of Chile for the economic effects stemming from the implementation of the new Quota Sharing Law, thus joining the legal action previously announced by Camanchaca. The information was released by Radio Bío Bío.
According to the media outlet, Blumar stated that the company, along with its legal advisor, is in the final stages of preparing a lawsuit for the economic damages associated with the change in the allocation of catch quotas for the main fishing resources.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
According to a GlobeScan study for the GSA, which analyzed five markets: Spain, Canada, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom
A new study conducted by GlobeScan for the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), the organization responsible for the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program, reveals that more than half of Spanish consumers prefer to buy fish and seafood certified with organic labels.
The research, which analyzed consumer preferences and purchasing habits in five markets—Spain, Canada, the United States, France, and the United Kingdom—places Spain as the country with the highest level of trust in certifications. Specifically, 53% of Spanish consumers say they consciously buy fish labeled with organic labels whenever possible or occasionally.
Source: iPac.acuiculrura | Read the full article here
With over 30 years of aquaculture experience in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, NAPCO Aqua's CEO, Nabil Kammoun, is developing RAS and biofloc projects in the Kingdom, combining farm design, operational management and a 2,000-tonne pilot farm to strengthen the sector.
The company offers comprehensive services covering all stages of aquaculture projects, from conducting feasibility studies to designing farms and hatcheries and executing projects with ongoing technical supervision and operational support. Services also include water quality monitoring, technical assistance, specialised training and supply chain management.
Author: Yomna Elshamy / The Fish Site | Read the full article here
The annual mortality rate for farmed salmon in the sea phase in Norway – the world’s biggest producer of Atlantic salmon - fell to an estimated 14.2% last year, the Norwegian Veterinary Institute said today. In comparison, the mortality rate in 2024 was 15.4% and 16.7% in 2023.
The calculations are made on the basis of monthly records of the number of dead and live fish farmers report to the authorities during the year, when producers in Norway harvested more than 1.4 million tonnes of salmon (round weight).
Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
The Japanese marine products group Nissui is to more than double its output in Chile after finalising the takeover of the fish farmer PesqueraYadran SA.
Nissui announced the purchase of the Chilean pioneering business through its subsidiary Salmones Antártica SA shortly before Christmas.
The plan is to build up output to more than 80,000 tons a year, by 2030 strengthening its global position in aquaculture.
The Tokyo Based company said this would mean increasing current production by two and a half times through the combination of operational efforts with Salmones Antártica SA.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Laboratory tests have revealed dangerously high arsenic levels in imported shrimp from Greenland, exceeding the allowable limit by four times, according to Vetandlife. The findings have already been reported to Rosselkhoznadzor.
The analyses were carried out in January 2026 by the All-Russian State Center for Quality and Standardization of Veterinary Medicines and Feed (FSBI “VGNKI”), operating under the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance. The products were tested for compliance with the technical regulations “On Food Safety” and “On the Safety of Fish and Fish Products.”
Tests showed that arsenic levels in a sample of frozen-cooked northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) reached 20 mg/kg, which is four times higher than the maximum permissible limit. The sample was taken from a shipment weighing 18 tons. Details of the violation were forwarded to the Northwestern Interregional Office of the supervisory agency.
Experts warn that prolonged consumption of foods with elevated arsenic can lead to its accumulation in the body, increasing the risk of neurological disorders, skin damage, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, particularly of the skin, lungs, and bladder. In cases of acute exposure, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and a sharp drop in blood pressure.
The cities of Dakhla (Morocco) and Dreux (France) are strengthening their cooperation in agriculture, aquaculture, renewable energy, and waste management following the signing of a cooperation agreement this Saturday in Dakhla.
The meeting was chaired by Erragheb Hormatallah, President of the Dakhla Communal Council, and attended by Pierre-Frédéric Billet, Mayor of Dreux, who led a French delegation made up of business leaders, investors, and representatives of the GEDIA Group, a key player in the environmental and renewable energy sectors.
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From the Association of Extractive Fishing Meat Processing Units of Galicia, AFRIPEX, they want convey our total rejection and disagreement with the drastic measure adopted by the European Commission to veto bottom fishing in 87 areas of Community waters, which is scheduled to come into force on October 9.
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The consumption of fishery and aquaculture products in the country recorded significant growth over the past decade, driven by government policies promoting healthy eating. According to the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE), per capita fish consumption increased from 13.2 kilos per person in 2012 to 17.1 kilos in 2024, representing a rise of 3.9 kilos per person.
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The organization warns that the platform’s structural failures are suffocating both Spanish-flagged fishing companies seeking to export and mixed-capital companies with processing facilities in Spain that need to import product.
CHILE
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A new study conducted by GlobeScan for the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), the organization responsible for the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program, reveals that more than half of Spanish consumers prefer to buy fish and seafood certified with organic labels.
SAUDI ARABIA
With over 30 years of aquaculture experience in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, NAPCO Aqua's CEO, Nabil Kammoun, is developing RAS and biofloc projects in the Kingdom, combining farm design, operational management and a 2,000-tonne pilot farm to strengthen the sector.
NORWAY
The annual mortality rate for farmed salmon in the sea phase in Norway – the world’s biggest producer of Atlantic salmon - fell to an estimated 14.2% last year, the Norwegian Veterinary Institute said today. In comparison, the mortality rate in 2024 was 15.4% and 16.7% in 2023.
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Nissui announced the purchase of the Chilean pioneering business through its subsidiary Salmones Antártica SA shortly before Christmas.
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The analyses were carried out in January 2026 by the All-Russian State Center for Quality and Standardization of Veterinary Medicines and Feed (FSBI “VGNKI”), operating under the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance. The products were tested for compliance with the technical regulations “On Food Safety” and “On the Safety of Fish and Fish Products.”
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