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Mar del Plata fishing industry developments

Overview

The fishing and canning industry in Mar del Plata, Argentina, is experiencing both environmental and supply-related challenges. A legal complaint has been filed in Federal Court No. 1 seeking an investigation into alleged cadmium contamination by fishmeal plants Coomarpes Ltda. and Agustiner S.A. The filing cites a 2021 CONICET Food Security Network report indicating that some samples showed cadmium concentrations as high as 13.04 mg/kg, exceeding the 2 mg/kg reference limit.

In terms of raw material availability, the industry is seeing a shift in species. Skipjack tuna has returned to the area after a 35-year absence, which may allow the domestic canning industry to reduce import reliance. However, the sector is simultaneously facing a 90% drop in mackerel landings. This shortage has caused supply difficulties for La Campagnola, an Arcor Group company, resulting in temporary suspensions for approximately 60 workers.

Entities

Argentina · Asociación de Abogados Ambientalistas de la Argentina · Mar del Plata · Agustiner S.A. · La Campagnola

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mar del Plata fishing industry faces shifts in species availability

    Mar del Plata's canning industry faces a dual reality: the return of skipjack tuna after 35 years and a 90% decline in mackerel landings, causing production disruptions at La Campagnola.

  2. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Mar del Plata fishmeal plants face cadmium contamination allegations

    Legal action has been taken against fishmeal plants Coomarpes Ltda. and Agustiner S.A. in Mar del Plata for alleged cadmium contamination.

Sources

perupesquero.org · revistacontainer.com.ar