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Peruvian fish farmers.

Peru implements tax refunds benefiting more than 3,000 fish farmers

Although it is three years late, it is estimated that it could provide a cash injection of between USD 116 million and USD 145 million for the Peruvian aquaculture industry.

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A Sanipes official inspecting the storage facilities of the Peruvian seafood company iPrisco.

Improved health certification boosted Peru's seafood exports in the first quarter

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Aerial view of mussel farming in the Los Lagos region, Chile.

Chile launches project to modernise mussel farming and improve traceability

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Shrimp farm in the La Segua wetlands near Chone, Ecuador.

India's Avanti Feeds to take 10% stake in Ecuador aquaculture feed company

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Aerial view of aquaculture facilities in the Reloncaví Sound, Los Lagos Region in southern Chile.

Chile moves to tackle harmful algal blooms as El Niño heightens risk

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Selection of Latitude 45 products for sale in Chile.

Multi X debuts in the Chilean national retail market

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Additionally, 14 vehicles used for transportation have been seized.

Chile uncovers over 84 tons of illegally traded seafood

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The center is located in Durán, in Guayas Province.

Skretting supports sustainable growth for Ecuadorian shrimp producers

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Peruvian fishing vessels at sea.

Peru's anchovy quota has been announced: a 36% reduction

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This measure benefits around 9,000 small-scale vessels.

Chile offers advance bonus to artisanal fishers amid rising fuel prices

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Tilapia is Brazil’s most widely farmed fish, according to the UN Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Brazilian fish farming produces more than 1 million tonnes in 2025

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Marion Jansen, Director of Trade and Agriculture Directorate at the OECD, and César Manuel Quispe Luján, Peruvian Ministry of Production.

Peru's fisheries management brings it closer to joining the OECD

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Poseidon Ocean Systems Chile and Kran announce their collaboration.

Kran Nanobubble and Poseidon Ocean Systems announce collaboration in Chile

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The meeting between representatives was led by the Undersecretary of Fishing and Aquaculture, Osvaldo Urrutia.

Chile strengthens coordination among its institutions to combat illegal fishing

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Ricardo García Holtz, Camanchaca's General Manager and Vice President of Salmones Camanchaca.

Camanchaca's profit increased by 90% in 2025

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Moleaer and Semarco SpA are partnering to integrate nanobubble technology into remediation work across Chile’s aquaculture sector.

Moleaer and Semarco join forces on seabed remediation in Chile

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Cflow designs and builds complete solutions to ensure high fish welfare and quality in fisheries and aquaculture.

Cflow to deliver modular RAS unit in Chile

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Osvaldo Urrutia meeting with the technical teams of the Chilean Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Chile's new Undersecretary of Fisheries and Aquaculture is now in office

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Salmon farm in Magallanes Region, Chile.

The future of Chilean aquaculture lies in the Magallanes region

Patricio Melero, new President of SalmonChile.

SalmonChile's new President calls for "a long-term vision" from the incoming government

From left to right, Evelyn Matthei, José Antonio Kast, Arturo Clément, and Jeannette Jara.

Chile's 'Salmon Summit 2026' to be held in May

Employees working at one of Salmones Camanchaca's sites.

Salmones Camanchaca closed 2025 with a 38% EBITDA increase year-on-year

This initiative will promote waste reduction, resource efficiency, and new sustainable business models.

Chile allocates $120M to transition salmon farming to a circular economy

The agreement boosts cooperation between producer countries (Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Mexico) and Spain's processing industry.

New Ibero-American partnership to promote sustainable jumbo flying squid

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