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CBI Raids Shrimp Factory Linked to Drugs Seizure

Two days following a significant drug seizure, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken action against Indian shrimp exporter Sandhya Aqua Exports. The investigation comes in...

Human Rights Concerns Raised in Indian Shrimp Industry

A recent report by the Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL) has brought to light instances of forced labor, child labor, harsh working conditions, and environmental degradation prevalent in...

Thai Seafood Industry Faces Threat of Removal from Western Shelves

European officials are raising alarms over potential changes in Thailand's legislation, fearing a regression in the protection of seafarers. Investigations a decade ago uncovered appalling conditions in...

U.S. Senator Urges USTR Action on Indian Shrimp Imports

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has urged the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to take action against what he claims are alarming practices surrounding shrimp imported from India....

Expectation of Vietnam’s Shrimp Exports to Increase by 15%

For over two decades, Vietnam's shrimp industry has been at the forefront of the nation's seafood export sector. Annually, shrimp export turnover constitutes approximately 40-45% of the...

Shrimp Farmers Unite at VietShrimp 2024 for Innovation and Collaboration

The southernmost province of Ca Mau, Vietnam, witnessed the inauguration of the VietShrimp Aquaculture International Fair 2024 on March 20. With the theme "In Company with Shrimp...

Zhanjiang: A Rising Hub of Shrimp Aquaculture

Zhanjiang city, nestled in south China's Guangdong Province, has been actively nurturing its marine fishery sector, crafting a contemporary industrial chain for marine breeding. With an extensive...

Women Flourish in India’s Shrimp Industry Surge

Over the past decade, Andhra Pradesh in India has witnessed remarkable growth in both employment and income for women, largely attributed to the flourishing shrimp farming and...

Vietnam Eyes Expansion Amid Ecuador’s Shrimp Export Woes

Ecuador is currently facing hurdles in its key export market, China. Despite being the top destination for Ecuadorian shrimp, China's stringent regulations and recent security issues within...

Farmed Shrimp Prices Surge Amid Supply Shortages in China

Farmed shrimp prices in China experienced a significant uptick, primarily attributed to supply shortages both domestically and through imports. In the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong...

Mexico Raises Concerns Over Indian Shrimp Imports

In Mexico, the president of the Confederation of Aquaculture Associations of the State of Sinaloa (COADES) has voiced concerns over the importation of shrimp from India. This...

SBH Marine Launches IPO, Aiming to Raise Over USD 10 Million

SBH Marine in Malaysia has launched its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO aims to raise up to USD 10.71 million. IPO Details The IPO is priced at USD...

Sri Lanka Proposes “Sea Guards” to Combat Shrimp Poaching

The Sri Lankan Fisheries Ministry has proposed the establishment of a civilian voluntary force named "Sea Guards" in a bid to address the persistent issue of illegal...

Vietnam’s Cà Mau Province Sets Standard for Sustainable Shrimp Farming

Vietnam's Cà Mau province is making strides in the realm of shrimp farming. The province boasts a diverse array of shrimp farming models, each tailored to maximize...

Illegal Pesticide Use Threatens Freshwater Ecosystem in India

In Kendrapara district of Odisha, India, a grave environmental and health crisis is unfolding due to the illicit practice of harvesting fish and prawns using pesticides in...

Vietnam Shrimp Exports to China and Middle East Soar

The global shrimp market is experiencing a surge in demand, particularly in regions such as China and the Middle East. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and...

Thai Union Makes History with ASC Certification

Thai Union has become the first Asian producer to attain an Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for one of its feed plants. Rigorous Audit Process The Mahachai Plant, situated...

Punjab Government Launches Shrimp Aquaculture Project

In Punjab, Pakistan, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled plans for the launch of the Shrimp Aquaculture in the Saline and Brackish Areas of Punjab project....

FAO Unveils First AMR Report for Indian Fisheries Sector

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have jointly published the surveillance data of the Indian...

Vietnamese Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Shrimp Seed Importation

In a recent operation, inspectors from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Vietnam uncovered a significant violation within the shrimp industry. During routine patrolling, officials...

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