# Peruvian giant launches internal probe after reports link employee to anchovy quota fixing

> Peruvian authorities are investigating whether anchovy biomass and quota data were passed on or inflated to benefit fishing companies. Exalmar, a major Peruvian producer, has launched an internal probe after reports linked an employee to the case.

- Date: 2020-02-11 · published 2020-02-11T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Peru · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/54685-peruvian-giant-launches-internal-probe-after-reports-link-employee-to-anchovy
- Commodities: [Fishmeal](https://feedsoft.ai/c/FISHMEAL.md)

## Why it matters

Questions over the reliability of biomass data add uncertainty to Peruvian anchovy quota and fishmeal supply, which can support prices.

## Read by commodity

- FISHMEAL: bullish ▲

## Sources

- intrafish.com: https://www.intrafish.com/feed/peruvian-giant-launches-internal-probe-after-reports-link-employee-to-anchovy-quota-fixing/2-1-753495

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