Infographic: The Key Players in Octopus TradeThe demand for octopus is increasing globally, driven by a shift in taste preferences, growing middle-class populations, and an understanding of the health benefits of seafood. One of the contributing factors to the rising demand is the popularity of Spanish tapas cuisine, which often includes octopus. However, when Spanish company Nueva Pescanova announced plans to farm and slaughter up to one million octopuses annually in the Canary Islands, it faced criticism and a petition to ban such farming practices gathered over 965,000 signatures.
Source: Statista
