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Flour and Fish Oils record prices recorded in 2014, according to FAO

Prices of Flour and Fish Oils went up “Record Numbers” in 2014 due to growing demand and tight supply, according to a report published by the United Nations for Food and Agriculture (FAO).

The Fish feed supply to international markets declined, among other factors, by the scarcity of catches of anchovy in Peru, the statement of Globefish, unit FAO fish trade.

Rising prices began to notice particularly since June last year and, in October, reached these flours are trading at $ 2,400 per tonne (1,992 euros) in the case of Peruvian items.

China increased its demand for fishmeal at year end pork industry for a sector in which it is mundial- leader, due to the proximity of the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year celebration). The need for Flour and Fish Oils “You can only grow”In the long term due to the international development of aquaculture, insists the FAO document. “Overall, do not cease efforts to reduce the pressure on supply and countries work to diversify its sources of supply”Collects the document.

SOURCE: Fis.com

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