The Federal Fisheries Council raises the limit for shrimp tail production on board to 50% for the 2026 season
ARGENTINA Monday, June 15, 2026, 04:00 (GMT + 9)
Business chambers celebrate operational flexibility to improve international competitiveness, while unions and the provinces of Buenos Aires and Santa Cruz reject the measure due to the impact on land-based work The Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) officialized Resolution No. 7/2026, which increases the authorized limit for the production of shrimp tails (Pleoticus muelleri) on board freezer beam trawlers up to 50% of the catch per fishing trip. The measure, approved by a majority in last Thursday's session, modifies the previous operational scheme that set a maximum of 36% —after having been raised from a historical 30% in 2025— and will apply exclusively and temporarily during the current fishing season. The regulations respond to a formal request reiterated by the sector's business chambers —CAPIP, CEPA, and CAPeCA— together with the company C... FULL STORY
