Peruvian fishing firm Pesquera Hayduk recently bought an anchovy-processing plant in the coastal city of Tambo de Mora from business conglomerate Grupo Romero.
The acquisition was made for an undisclosed amount and forms part of the company’s growth plan to strengthen processing capacity and ensure a more vertically integrated operation.
Hayduk added that the move resulted from three years of analysis, considering environmental variations and the effects of climate change on anchovy behavior, in order to identify areas and capacities that ensure the continuity and efficiency of operations in the medium and long terms.
“The purchase of this plant is the result of technical and strategic planning that took into account the behavior of the resource, landing capacity, and the environmental conditions of the area,” Hayduk Commercial and Corporate Strategy Manager Diego Balarezo said in a release. “With this operation, we take a firm step toward a more integrated, efficient, and sustainable management.”
Hayduk added that the plant will operate under the highest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards within its responsible management model, prioritizing energy efficiency, the responsible use of natural resources, and regulatory compliance.
The plant, with capacity to process up to 50 metric tons of anchovy per hour, will be used for the production of fish oil and premium fishmeal. It also is the fourth processing facility Hayduk owns in Peru, adding to the company’s plants in Coishco, Végueta, and Malabrigo.
Hayduk is one of the main fishing companies in Peru and a key player in the production of fishmeal and fish oil. Founded in 1991 and belonging to the Martínez Group, the company operates with a vertically integrated production chain that ranges from the capture of anchovy to the sale of value-added fishery products. It targets both the domestic market, as well as foreign markets such as Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
