# Extended quarantine in Peru leaves anchovy season start in doubt - Undercurrent News

> Peru's extended quarantine has put the start of the anchovy fishing season in doubt. The delay affects the timing of fishmeal production from one of the world's largest fishery catches.

- Date: 2020-03-27 · published 2020-03-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: disease · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/54035-extended-quarantine-in-peru-leaves-anchovy-season-start-in-doubt-undercurrent
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

A delayed or shortened Peruvian anchovy season tightens near-term fishmeal supply, supporting fishmeal prices and raising protein costs for feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- undercurrentnews.com: https://www.undercurrentnews.com/2020/03/27/extended-quarantine-in-peru-leaves-anchovy-season-start-in-doubt/

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