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ICAR-CIBA Collaborates with Sri Krushna Feeds for Sustainable Aquaculture

In India, the ICAR-Central Institute of Brakishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA), based in Chennai, has forged a strategic alliance under the Make in India program. The collaboration, focused on...

Pakistani Government Invests into Agricultural Uplift Programs

The Pakistani government has allocated a sum of PKR 3.0975 billion (USD 11.2 million) for various agriculture and livestock uplift projects under the Public Sector Development Program...

Khulna Shrimp Exports Plunge Over 25% in First Half of Fiscal Year

Shrimp exports from the Khulna District in Bangladesh are facing a significant setback, with a notable decline in the first half of the current fiscal year. Comparing...

Bangladesh’s Aquaculture Sector Faces USD 140 Million Climate Loss

Bangladesh's aquaculture sector has suffered a loss of USD 140 million over the past decade, primarily attributed to the adverse effects of climate change, according to a...

Vietnamese Shrimp Exports Face Quota Hurdles in Korean Market

Vietnam has been grappling with constraints on its shrimp exports to South Korea due to existing quotas. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reveals...

CPTPP Sparks 5 Years of Growth for Vietnamese Seafood Industry

After five years of Vietnam's participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Vietnamese seafood industry has witnessed substantial growth and positive changes....

Changyi, China Emerges as a Hotspot for Strategic Investments

Changyi, China, is actively positioning itself as an investment magnet to attract more investors. This strategic move is part of the city's broader efforts to provide robust...

Thai Union Exits Red Lobster Amid Financial Struggles

Thai Union Group, the seafood supplier and owner of Red Lobster, has announced its intention to exit the business. The decision comes as a result of a...

Taiwan Remains Top Destination for Honduran Shrimp

Honduran exporters of farmed shrimp continued to prioritize the Taiwanese market in 2023, despite the diplomatic rupture declared by the Honduran government. According to a report from...

TCRTS Announces Shrimp Summit 2024

The shrimp industry grapples with a persistent crisis of low prices, posing challenges to the livelihoods of smallholder producers, particularly in Asia. As the industry seeks solutions,...

FDA Reports 59 Shrimp Refusals in 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently disclosed detailed data on seafood entry line refusals, highlighting a significant focus on shrimp shipments. In December, the...

Indonesian Shrimp Pond Worker Found Dead

In a somber incident on Tuesday, Sugianto, commonly known as Kinoy, a 40-year-old shrimp pond cleaning worker, was discovered lifeless in a shrimp pond in Sergai, Indonesia. Details...

Rabobank’s Global Aquaculture Update: Salmon Prospers, Shrimp Struggles

Salmon is poised to maintain its status as the most lucrative sector in aquaculture throughout the first half of 2024, according to the latest Global Aquaculture Update...

Vietnamese Aquatic Exports Surpass Targets, Reach USD 9.2 Billion in 2023

In 2023, the Vietnamese aquatic products industry exports soared to USD 9.2 billion. This not only surpassed expectations but also accounted for 92% of the set plan....

Japanese Government Eyes Major Investment in Honduras Port

The Japanese Government is actively considering investment opportunities in the port of Henecán, located in the southern region of Honduras. The National Port Company (ENP) recently revealed...

Ca Mau Province Surpasses USD 1.2 Billion Milestone in Shrimp Exports

Ca Mau's strategic utilization of its natural resources and untapped potential has led to substantial growth and success across various sectors, with a particular focus on fisheries—a...

Heavy Rainfall Causes Shrimp Pond Flooding in West Bangka

In West Bangka, Indonesia, a village road connecting to Teluk Limau Village has temporarily become impassable. The unfortunate incident was triggered by heavy rainfall, causing the asphalt-covered...

South Sulawesi Distributes 100 Million Shrimp Seeds for Economic Growth

The South Sulawesi Provincial Government in Indonesia, led by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, is implementing impactful initiatives to boost the local economy, with a...

Bangladesh Coast Guard Seize 4,900 Kg of Poisonous Shrimp

In a recent operation conducted by the Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) and the Department of Fisheries, a significant amount of jelly-pushed shrimp, weighing approximately 4,900 kilograms, was...

Vietnam’s Tech-Driven Growth Amid Global Competition

Vietnam is actively embracing technological advancements and strategic planning to navigate the challenges and establish a unique trajectory for its future growth. Despite being available in over...

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Madagascar’s Aquatic Allure for Moroccan Investors

As diplomatic ties between Morocco and Madagascar tighten, the island nation’s shrimp industry emerges...

Honduras Battles to Keep Shrimp Exports Flowing to Mexico

Honduras is scrambling to safeguard its shrimp exports to Mexico, a vital market for...

Vietnam’s Shrimp Crackers Crack Global Markets

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Shrimp Markets Diverge in Early 2025

In the opening months of 2025, the global shrimp industry finds itself navigating choppy...

Shrimp in the Crosshairs: Navigating Trump’s Tariff Plans

President Donald Trump’s upcoming “reciprocal tariffs,” set to be unveiled on April 2, have...

Honduran Shrimp Struggles to Win Over China

Honduras and China marked two years of diplomatic relations on March 24, 2025, with...