Fishing landings in Peru grew more than 17% in October 2022

11:08 | Lima, Nov. 29. The head of Produce, Eduardo Mora Asnarán, indicated that this result consolidates the growth of five consecutive months of fishing landings and responds to the increase in the capture of species destined for the canning, frozen and fishmeal industry. In this way, the total landing of hydrobiological resources amounted to 104,000 metric tons, being 15,700 MT higher than what was registered in October 2021 (88,400 MT). In the case of fishing for Direct Human Consumption (CHD), Produce reported that 103,000 MT were registered, 18.2% higher than what was obtained in October last year (87,000 MT). "This corresponds to an increase in the fishing activities of the artisanal fishing activity, which has affected the positive performance of the unloading for the canned industry (116.5%), frozen (7.5%) and fresh (12.1%)" , highlighted Minister Mora. Among the main species that influenced the positive performance of the landing of CHD are: bonito (539.5 %), squid (13.0 ...