Challenging Fishing Season for Illex Squid in Argentina

According to Argentinian suppliers at Seafood Barcelona 2023, it was observed that the fishing season for Illex squid has been disappointing over the past few months. Despite the fishing vessels being able to spot populations of Illex squid in the Argentinian south coast and the area around the Falkland islands, the size of the squid has remained relatively small, indicating it is mostly juveniles. As a result, it is crucial to allow these squid to grow, and it is anticipated that new stock will only be available in June 2023. The prices for Illex squid are expected to be established in mid-May by companies.