Peru

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

El Niño is significantly affecting global marine ingredient production, with reduced raw material availability in Peru and Chile contributing to weaker output during the first half of 2026, according to the IFFO.

20th August 2026

El Niño disrupts global marine ingredients

20th August 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Global fishmeal and fish oil markets are experiencing tightening supply conditions alongside uneven and weakening demand across major regions, says the IFFO.

1st June 2026

Global fishmeal supply remains tight

1st June 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Peruvian marine ingredients, including fishmeal and fish oil, have reached a new sustainability milestone after Austral Group became the first producer in the country to register the life cycle assessment (LCA) of…

25th May 2026

Austral achieves sustainability milestone

25th May 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The extended anchovy fishing season in Peru’s North-Centre region this year has had a significant impact on global fishmeal and fish oil production.

8th October 2025

Perus prolonged anchovy season boosts fishmeal supply

8th October 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A comprehensive new study has found that Peru’s industrial anchovy fleet poses minimal risk to the biodiversity of the Paracas National Reserve, one of South America’s most important marine protected areas.

23rd July 2025

Peru anchovy fleet poses little risk to biodiversity, study says

23rd July 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new study using life cycle analysis has hailed Peru’s anchovy fishing industry as one of the most environmentally sustainable in the world.

4th April 2025

Peru anchovy among world’s most sustainable

4th April 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

After four years of collaboration between artisanal fishers, processors, the government and NGOs, the Peruvian Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has announced new rules governing the fishing of jumbo flying squid.

27th March 2025

Peru imposes jumbo flying squid regulations

27th March 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Fishmeal production in 2024 has seen a significant boost, driven by Peru’s strong anchovy season, according to The International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation (IFFO).

20th November 2024

Fishmeal production boosted by Peru Anchovy

20th November 2024

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Fishmeal production between January and June 2024 in the countries analysed by IFFO, The Marine Ingredients Organisation, was up by 40%, while that of fish oil was up by 10%, compared with…

28th August 2024

IFFO: 2024 fishmeal production up thanks to Peru fishery

28th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new fund has been launched to help Peruvian fishers develop and implement sustainable fishing practices.

28th June 2024

Fund launches to finance Peruvian fishers

28th June 2024