Other Media | Industrias Pesqueras: Calamasur warns of the impact that the squid crisis has on the economy of the Peruvian fishing sector
PERU
Friday, December 06, 2024
The drop in volume of between 40% and 50% has paralyzed processing plants
The Committee for the Sustainable Management of the Giant Squid of the South Pacific (Calamasur) has warned about the impact that the production crisis affecting the giant squid or squid is having on the economy of the fishing sector and on the livelihoods of fishermen, especially artisanal ones. According to the committee, this species registers a decrease in volume of between 40% and 50%, while in value "the fall will be even more pronounced."
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NESLE — Innovafeed has released preliminary findings from ongoing trials of its Hilucia™ for Aqua ingredient in salmon feed, revealing both strong expected benefits and an unusual observation.
The company confirmed that the ingredient continues to support improved fish health and growth. However, recent studies noted that salmon fed with Hilucia™ displayed significantly higher activity levels, with some fish leaping energetically out of the water.
“The inclusion of Hilucia™ in diets seems to result in unusually high activity in salmon,” said Marine Bezagu, PhD, Head of Product Development at Innovafeed. “Maybe eating flies will make salmon grow wings!”
While the comment was made humorously, the company emphasized the scientific focus of its research. Despite the surprising behavior, no actual “flying fish” have been observed, and all salmon remain in standard aquaculture conditions.
Innovafeed reiterated that its priority remains delivering reliable, science-based nutrition solutions to the aquaculture industry, while continuing to explore the limits of sustainable inse
Ventisqueros welcomed a delegation from the FDA (United States) and Sernapesca on March 24 at its processing plant, in a visit considered key for the Chilean salmon industry. The meeting provided an on-site look at the company’s production, sanitary, and traceability standards, reinforcing transparency and regulatory compliance.
The delegation included Michelle Rodríguez, Rita Vera, Gonzalo Ibáñez, and Christofer Waldrop (FDA); Héctor Escobar, Patricio González, and Carolina Castillo (Sernapesca); and Marcela Lara (Salmon Council). Representing Ventisqueros were Agustín Waidele, Carolina Muñoz, and Raúl Gárnica.
During the visit, attendees toured the different stages of production and observed quality assurance, traceability, and sanitary control systems. This was followed by a corporate presentation addressing sustainability, innovation, and regulatory compliance. “These visits are an opportunity to open our operations, show how we work, and strengthen trust through processes that meet high international standards,” said Agustín Waidele.
The day concluded with a dialogue session highlighting the importance of public-private collaboration and the need to advance toward responsible aquaculture aligned with the demands of global markets.
With an agenda focused on technical activities, community engagement, and networking opportunities, ScaleAQ held a series of events during Aquasur 2026 week centered around its Dissemination, Technology, and Aquaculture Center. This initiative aimed to bring aquaculture innovation to the region and strengthen ties with various stakeholders in the ecosystem.
The program began on Monday, March 23, with the official opening of the center, located between Puerto Varas and Puerto Montt. The center is designed as an open platform for knowledge transfer, technology showcases, and connections between industry, academia, government officials, and the community.
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The Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers of the 27 EU member states yesterday called on the European Commission to implement measures to protect the fishing and aquaculture sector due to the sharp rise in costs resulting from the war in the Middle East. And the Commission has come to the rescue. At the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Agrifish), Commissioner Costas Kadis announced that the extraordinary measures provided for in the European Maritime Fund for Fisheries and Aquaculture (EMFF) will be activated, allowing the sector to be compensated for lost profits or additional costs. This anti-crisis shield was already deployed in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2022, due to the surge in energy costs following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Sales of fish and chips realized declines in U.K. foodservice last year, while overall seafood sales declined less dramatically, according to recent data from seafood representative public body Seafish.
According to a new report, Seafish found out-of-home consumption of fish and chips in the U.K. declined 9 percent in 2025, equivalent to 13.1 million fewer servings. Long-term consumption has also fallen significantly, with servings 61 percent lower in 2025 than in 2017.
Still, fish and chips generate significant sales across the U.K. foodservice market, Seafish pointed out.
Author: Christine Blank / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
AI, Feed and Automation in Aquaculture: Precision, reliability, and the shift toward predictive farming
As aquaculture intensifies to meet global protein demand, producers are confronting rising biological variability, complex feeding environments, and increasing pressure to deliver consistent performance.
Meanwhile, AI-enabled feeding systems, imaging tools, and precision nutrition platforms are maturing at pace – reshaping how farms understand their animals and make daily decisions. As a result, the sector is steadily transitioning from manual observation and intuition toward structured, predictive, and biologically informed ways of farming.
The soaring price of bunker fuel is shaking up profitability, disrupting the purchase of fishing days in the Pacific, and threatening to reshape the operations of purse seiners, longliners, and onshore processing plants.
Fuel has ceased to be a contextual factor and has become the variable that most directly influences tuna fishing operations. This is the central idea of ??the analysis by Francisco Blaha, who warns that, in a scenario of sharply rising energy costs, diesel and fuel oil not only erode profit margins but also modify routes, fishing decisions, effort allocation, and even the viability of entire segments of the value chain. Market data reinforces this argument. In Singapore, a benchmark for bunker fuel in Asia and a barometer of the western and central Pacific
The Nueva Pescanova Group posted a net profit of €1.1 million in 2025, returning to profitability after several consecutive years of losses, specifically €37.9 million in the previous year (nine months). In the twelve-month period of 2024, losses totaled €91 million.
The company has exceeded the targets of its recovery plan. Sales reached €1,053.6 million, compared to €982 million in the equivalent twelve months of 2024, representing a 7.3% increase. Compared to the revenue recorded in the nine-month accounting period of 2024, the increase was 36.9%.
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Blumar reported full-year 2025 revenues of $712.8 million, a 15 percent increase year-on-year, while net profit remained broadly stable at $18.1 million.
Pre-fair-value EBITDA declined 7 percent to $79.7 million, reflecting lower salmon prices and higher operational costs during the year.
The company said its aquaculture segment recovered in volume terms compared with 2024, when production was disrupted by harmful algal blooms. However, the average salmon price fell 5 percent year-on-year, influenced by increased global Atlantic salmon supply and U.S. tariffs introduced in April 2025.
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Ultra-low-density producer pioneers new aquaculture standard
A family-owned sea bass and sea bream estuary farm in southern Spain has become the first farm in the world to achieve certification against the new Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Farm Standard.
Located in the protected Parque Natural de la Breña y Marismas del Barbate in the province of Cadiz, Lubimar’s Cupibar farm produces around 2,000 metric tonnes of fish per year in a unique estuarine system built in former salt pans.
Source: fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
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The Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers of the 27 EU member states yesterday called on the European Commission to implement measures to protect the fishing and aquaculture sector due to the sharp rise in costs resulting from the war in the Middle East. And the Commission has come to the rescue. At the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (Agrifish), Commissioner Costas Kadis announced that the extraordinary measures provided for in the European Maritime Fund for Fisheries and Aquaculture (EMFF) will be activated, allowing the sector to be compensated for lost profits or additional costs. This anti-crisis shield was already deployed in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in 2022, due to the surge in energy costs following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Sales of fish and chips realized declines in U.K. foodservice last year, while overall seafood sales declined less dramatically, according to recent data from seafood representative public body Seafish.
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Fuel has ceased to be a contextual factor and has become the variable that most directly influences tuna fishing operations. This is the central idea of ??the analysis by Francisco Blaha, who warns that, in a scenario of sharply rising energy costs, diesel and fuel oil not only erode profit margins but also modify routes, fishing decisions, effort allocation, and even the viability of entire segments of the value chain. Market data reinforces this argument. In Singapore, a benchmark for bunker fuel in Asia and a barometer of the western and central Pacific
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