PRESS RELEASE: Do not underestimate the resilience capacity of the Chinese market
ECUADOR
Thursday, February 13, 2020
The Executive President of the National Chamber of Aquaculture, representing the shrimp sector of Ecuador, stated that, with the end of holidays in China, domestic trade will begin to show signs of recovery, reactivating the demand for shrimp very soon.
The announcement of Chinese authorities regarding the completion of the long holiday generates a positive expectation for the Ecuadorian shrimp industry that expects a fast recovery of the demand, especially the one focusing on safe food.
According to the Executive President of the National Chamber of Aquaculture of Ecuador, José Antonio Camposano, this news is positive because the South American country is recognized for its excellent reputation as one of the largest shrimp producers worldwide, with a clean record in traceability and harmlessness. “What happened in China will undoubtedly generate more attention from consumers concerning the conditions of the food they buy. Regarding the Ecuadorian shrimp, Chinese consumers can have the certainty that they are buying, not only the best shrimp in the world, but the safest, the healthiest, the only one with reliable traceability and the most natural one”.
We must remember that Ecuador was the pioneer country in obtaining ASC certification, one of the most demanding in the world in terms of health and social responsibility. Likewise, the Ecuadorian industry has added a considerable amount of certifications, which has made it worthy of an excellent position in the international market, including the Chinese market to which it sells 67% of its production.
“Ecuador not only complies with the most demanding standards and certifications in terms of health, safety, conservation and social responsibility, but also has the only shrimp certified as free of antibiotics through the “Sustainable Shrimp Partnership” initiative, which has the endorsement of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the Sustainable
Emboldened by his victory in the legislative elections last October, Javier Milei has accelerated negotiations to approve the 2026 Budget. In this context, the Argentine Patagonian Chamber of Fishing Industries (CAPIP) has submitted a request to intervene in the debate for the "total elimination of export duties" [or withholding taxes] on fishing.
"We urge the national legislators representing our province to commit to defending Chubut's fishing production in Congress," said Agustín de la Fuente, president of CAPIP.
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The NGO – along with Oceana, The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Nature Conservancy, and WWF EU, all of which comprise the E.U.’s IUU Fishing Coalition – has warned in a new report – “Beyond CATCH: Why E.U. import controls still fail to keep illegal seafood out of the market” – that this flow of IUU products into the bloc is creating “dangerous loopholes”
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Fish farmer Nordic Halibut has just published its third quarter results, showing how the company has benefited from the sharp rise in the price of whitefish across Europe.
Nordic Halibut has reported a 39% increase in year on year revenues, at NOK 24.1 million (£1.8m) with the EBITDA at NOK 17.6 million (£1.3m).
The company said its biological asset production at sea, of 584 tonnes, represented a 22% increase compared to the biomass volume at the beginning of the quarter.
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Leonora Lysglimt Rødland crashes social media with salmon reveal.
Miss Norway Universe 2025, Leonora Lysglimt-Rødland, attracted international attention after appearing in the Miss Universe preliminary round wearing a national costume inspired by a Norwegian salmon.
The 19-year-old from Oslo wore a silver and pink outfit featuring scales, fins and a stylised salmon head, designed as a tribute to Norway’s maritime heritage and its position as one of the world’s largest salmon exporters.
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CHANCAY. With the goal of modernizing fishing infrastructure in the northern coastal region, the President of the Republic, José Jerí, inaugurated the new Chancay Artisanal Fishing Landing (DPA).
The project, which required an investment equivalent to US$ 5.1 million (S/ 19.3 million), promises to transform local economic dynamics and improve working conditions for over 1,700 people dedicated to fishing.
Accompanied by the Minister of Production, César Quispe Luján, the President highlighted during the ceremony that this delivery "represents the path towards a country that modernizes its services," dignifying an activity vital for the nation's food security.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure The project, executed by the National Fund for Fisheries Development (FONDEPES), was 100% completed on September 29 and holds a Technical Conformity Certificate. Key facilities include:
Two cold storage chambers and an ice plant.
Specialized areas for filleting and commercialization.
A maneuvering yard with washing and disinfection systems.
A modern jetty pier with a low platform and fenders.
The DPA has also held sanitary authorization since August 15, 2025, ensuring that seafood products meet the highest quality standards from the moment they are landed until their sale.
PUERTO MADRYN.En un esfuerzo conjunto por modernizar la cadena de valor pesquera, el CENPAT-CONICET fue sede del taller “La trazabilidad pesquera en las plantas de procesamiento”, un encuentro clave que reunió a autoridades gubernamentales, cámaras empresariales y expertos internacionales.
The session, led by Fabián Ballesteros—a traceability specialist and consultant for the FAO and United Nations—focused on strengthening the sector's capabilities to adopt electronic traceability systems. This technology is fundamental for ensuring the transparency, control, and global competitiveness of Argentine fishery products.
During the opening, authorities agreed on the urgent need to create spaces for coordination between the State, private industry, and scientific academia. Key figures in attendance included:
Andrés Arbeletche, Secretary of Fisheries of Chubut.
Luis Pérez, Manager of CAPIP.
Nicolás Ortiz, Director of CENPAT-CONICET.
Soledad Schulze (Director of OSPA) and Consuelo Bilbao (Political Director of the CPA).
The Ministry of Production (Produce) has established a complementary catch quota of 38,659 tons of jumbo squid or pota (Dosidicus gigas). This measure aims to support artisanal fishing vessels and will be in effect until December 31, 2025.
Ministerial Resolution Nº 00402-2025-PRODUCE, published in the Official Gazette El Peruano, authorizes the extraction of this resource, adding to the quota previously approved by another resolution.
Benefited Fleet: Artisanal fishing vessels with a valid fishing permit.
Start of Extraction: Extraction activities are authorized starting at 00:00 hours on November 21, 2025.
Flexibility and Monitoring
Produce emphasizes that this complementary quota is subject to modification. The Peruvian Marine Institute (Imarpe) will monitor the environmental or biological circumstances of the resource and may recommend adjustments to the quota, ensuring the sustainability of the jumbo squid.
JAKARTA — The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has set a target of Rp2 trillion (approximately US$120 million) in potential investments following its Investment and Business Matching event held in Jakarta on Thursday.
Machmud (right), delivers press statements in Jakarta on Thursday (ANTARA/Aji Cakti)
The forum, which coincided with National Fish Day, gathered 300 domestic and international participants under the theme “Accelerate National Economic Growth Through the Downstreaming of Fisheries.”
Machmud, the Acting Director General of Competitiveness at the Ministry, stated that the event serves as a critical platform to promote government policies on "downstreaming"—the processing of raw materials to increase value. The goal is to move beyond raw exports and foster concrete partnerships that boost the domestic economy.
Key Highlights:
Global Interest: To enhance Indonesia’s investment appeal, the forum attracted delegations from the Netherlands, Singapore, the European Investment Bank, the Swiss Import Promotion Programme, JICA, and the Indo-Australia Business Council.
Domestic Synergy: Local attendees included regional governments, fish farmers, logistics providers, cold chain operators, and financial institutions.
Actionable Outcomes: Through panel sessions and one-on-one business matching, the Ministry expects the event to yield immediate business agreements and long-term investment realization.
The event, held at the La Tierra sin Mal Auditorium, culminated with the presentation of certificates to over 200 fish-farming families.
The program, which began its journey in 2023, had a territorial impact across 23 municipalities. Its main objective was to transform the local productive matrix through strategic training in:
Regenerative aquaculture and sustainability.
Commercial management and planning.
Gender focus applied to the sector.
A Sector with Huge Potential This training addresses a structural need within the province. Misiones ranks as the jurisdiction with the highest number of fish farmers in the country, hosting over 4,000 productive units. However, the current challenge is commercialization: currently, only 9% of producers manage to sell more than 30% of their production.
With the conclusion of Mayma Azul, the province seeks to reverse this statistic, professionalizing families so they can make the leap from a subsistence economy to a scalable and sustainable business model.
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According to the Executive President of the National Chamber of Aquaculture of Ecuador, José Antonio Camposano, this news is positive because the South American country is recognized for its excellent reputation as one of the largest shrimp producers worldwide, with a clean record in traceability and harmlessness. “What happened in China will undoubtedly generate more attention from consumers concerning the conditions of the food they buy. Regarding the Ecuadorian shrimp, Chinese consumers can have the certainty that they are buying, not only the best shrimp in the world, but the safest, the healthiest, the only one with reliable traceability and the most natural one”.
“Ecuador not only complies with the most demanding standards and certifications in terms of health, safety, conservation and social responsibility, but also has the only shrimp certified as free of antibiotics through the “Sustainable Shrimp Partnership” initiative, which has the endorsement of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the Sustainable
ARGENTINA
Emboldened by his victory in the legislative elections last October, Javier Milei has accelerated negotiations to approve the 2026 Budget. In this context, the Argentine Patagonian Chamber of Fishing Industries (CAPIP) has submitted a request to intervene in the debate for the "total elimination of export duties" [or withholding taxes] on fishing.
EUROPEAN UNION
The European Union is failing to keep illicit seafood products from entering its borders, despite having some of the strongest illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing restrictions on paper, according to the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).
NORWAY
Fish farmer Nordic Halibut has just published its third quarter results, showing how the company has benefited from the sharp rise in the price of whitefish across Europe.
Leonora Lysglimt Rødland crashes social media with salmon reveal.
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WORLDWIDE
A series published in the medical journal The Lancet denounces how the expansion of ultra-processed foods is driving obesity, chronic diseases, and inequality, and calls for governments capable of prioritizing public health over corporate profit.
