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In October 2023, China oceanic squid index dropped slightly at a high level to 165.04 points, down 1.04% sequentially, compared with the same period of last year, the index is still located at a high level, up 3.66% year-on-year. Analysed, in 2023, the El Niño phenomenon led to an increase in seawater temperature, which affected the growth, development and reproduction of squid, and this year's squid catch appeared to be reduced compared with that of the previous year, so the overall China Pelagic Squid Price Index was higher than the level of the previous year.

China imported a record 12,542 tonnes of frozen squid from Argentina in May this year, with a total value of $42.5 million, according to the latest data from Chinese customs. The surge was attributed to heavy fishing by Argentine fishing vessels, which in the first half of 2024 in reached 153,000 tonnes, up 54% year-on-year.

The 2024 season elver season is coming to a close, but with the end of the season comes an important change in the eel market: Prices continue to be bullish. The past fishing season saw a significant decline in elver catches in East Asia, which has had a profound impact on the eel market.

Animal foods such as fish, poultry, eggs and lean meat are an important part of a balanced diet. These foods are rich in high-quality protein, lipids, fat-soluble vitamins, B vitamins and minerals, etc., but some contain more saturated fatty acids and cholesterol. Excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, it needs to be consumed in moderation.

Seafood has relatively high requirements for long-term preservation and long-distance transportation. In order to keep seafood fresh, people tried all kinds of ways, as for the effect of preservation is not the same. In the same way, we will briefly introduce the common ways of seafood preservation. The main processing methods are as follows: fresh, chilled, frozen and dry. Frozen is also divided into sea frozen and land frozen according to the processing location.