Peru's anchovy catch exceeds 1 million tonnes

Despite the closure of several ports due to weather this week, Peru's anchovy fishing is still going smoothly. According to industry data, as of November 28, the second season of anchovy catches in key waters in northern and central Peru has exceeded 1 million tons. An industry source confirmed on condition of anonymity that the anchovy catch this season has exceeded the 1 million ton mark. The source added that despite the recent poor weather conditions and port closures that have affected fishing activities, fishing has still made significant progress. "They have completed 40% of the quota." Enrico Bachis, market research director of the Marine Ingredients Organization (IFFO), said, "So the catch is now over 1 million tons." In November this year, Peruvian authorities announced an anchovy quota of 2.51 million tons for the second fishing season, compared with The 1.682 million tons in the same period of 2023 increased by 49%. The fishing season started at midnight on November 1 ...