Chile Buys Into Peru, Big Time
PERU - The major Peruvian supermarket chain, Wong, has been acquired by Chilean Cencosud during December. The deal should be completed by end of January.

Higher fishmeal prices result in good business
PERU - Fishmeal production was low in 2006, with production in Peru declining by 32%. Fishmeal prices climbed constantly during the year, and this trend is likely to continue well into 2007.

Peru fishmeal exports seen growing 10 percent in 2007
LIMA - Peru, the world's No. 1 fishmeal producer, could boost its exports of the product by 10 percent in dollar terms this year, the general manager of a major Peruvian fishmeal producer said on Tuesday.

In Peru, a move to get farmers to trade in fish rather than coca
PERU - A new program aims to help coca growers raise paiche, a huge, endangered fish known for its flaky meat.