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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...

Shrimp Leads Vietnam’s Seafood Export Boom to Australia

In a recent report released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), Vietnam's seafood exports to Australia have surged, with shrimp leading the charge...

Deep Processing Propels Vietnam’s Shrimp Sector

Vietnam's shrimp industry is navigating a competitive landscape dominated by foreign rivals. Amidst this challenge, the industry is embracing deep processing, a strategy proving fruitful for processors...

India’s First Fisherwoman-Owned Shrimp Hatcheries

Anatha Vijaya, hailing from Besthapet in Bapatla, India, has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of shrimp hatchery management as the sole fisherwoman to own and...

De Heus Unveils New Shrimp Feed Mill in Vietnam

De Heus, a prominent player in the animal nutrition industry, has recently unveiled its latest venture in Vietnam - the De Heus Vinh Long Shrimp Feed Mill....

FDA Reports Refusals of Shrimp Shipments Over Antibiotic Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released comprehensive data shedding light on seafood entry line refusals for the month of February, with a notable focus...

Vietnamese Shrimp Sector Unites for Sustainable Branding Efforts

In the face of inflation and a global economic downturn, the Vietnamese shrimp industry has been grappling with challenges such as falling prices and stiff competition from...

Brunei Introduces New Standard for Shrimp Paste Quality

Brunei's shrimp paste industry has taken a step forward with the recent collaboration between the Fisheries Department and the National Standards Centre. The introduction of PBD 45:2023,...

Revenue Decline for Sao Ta Foods in February 2024

Sao Ta Foods revealed a decline in finished shrimp output and consumption for February 2024, marking a decrease of 8% and 9% respectively compared to the same...

Vietnamese Shrimp Farms Brace for Impact as Temperature Soars

The Southwestern provinces of Vietnam, notably Bac Lieu, are currently grappling with scorching temperatures ranging between 35 - 38°C. With such extreme heat, the temperature difference between...

Shrimp Farming Revolutionizes Economy in Myanmar

In Myanmar, there's a notable shift towards shrimp farming, eclipsing traditional fishing practices, especially in the waters of the Myeik Archipelago. This transition stems from dwindling offshore...

Maluku Shrimp Exports Experience a Dip in January 2024

Maluku, Indonesia, experienced a notable decrease in its total export value for January 2024. The export value plummeted by approximately 58.63 percent compared to December 2023, amounting...

Sao Ta Foods Sets Sights on Lucrative Chinese Shrimp Market

Sao Ta Foods, a prominent player in the Vietnamese shrimp export industry, is gearing up to tap into neighboring markets with renewed vigor. The company has set...

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