Exalmar develop its portfolio of Direct Human Consumption

The fishing Exalmar commitment to develop its product portfolio of direct human consumption (CHD) -made by Perico, Mackerel, Horse Mackerel, Squid, Squid and shells-, especially after putting your plant Tambo de Mora (Ica) in place.

Raúl Briceño, Administration and Finance Manager of the company, says that with higher production volumes can develop new product lines.

Exalmar obtained the license to operate three new boats for mackerel, mackerel and won a share of 739 m3 Tuna.

"So far we have caught 7800 tonnes of mackerel and mackerel, almost double the effective capture all of 2013. And in all species total of 5,522 tons," he says.

Furthermore, projected to extend the certification obtained to sell directly to the international supermarket chain Tesco in the region of Asia. "He has extensive networks, we can see more options Tesco Sites"He says.

At the end of the second quarter of 2014, CHD products totaled $ 15 million, 12% of its turnover. Higher sales were concentrated in fish meal.

He expects a good end of the year for the firm, as it relies on a good fishing quota for the second season.

The first half of 2014, the fishing sold $ 122.3 million, 94% higher than the same period last year.

Briceno said that this was due to the first quarter of this year was good because more stock coming both from the second fishing season of 2013- and increased production.

“In the second half, there were many stocks, fishing came slowly because of warming waters of El Niño”Said the executive.

SOURCE: Elcomercio.pe