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New Shrimp Farm in Philippines to Produce 100 Tons Annually

To enhance shrimp farming in the Philippines, Chareon Pokphand Foods (CPF), a prominent Thai company, has partnered with the Government of Laoag Employees Development Cooperative (GLEDCO). Together,...

Indonesian Court Frees Activist Convicted for Exposing Illegal Shrimp Farms

Indonesian environmental activist Daniel Frits Maurits Tangkilisan has been exonerated on appeal from hate speech charges related to a Facebook post criticizing illegal shrimp farms in a...

Vietnamese Shrimp Industry Eyes Larger US Market Share

Vietnamese aquatic products, particularly shrimp, are on the cusp of capturing a larger share of the US market. Experts suggest that this expansion could become a reality...

Double-Digit Growth for Vietnamese Shrimp in EU

Vietnam’s shrimp industry experienced significant growth in April, with a notable increase in exports to key international markets. According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and...

Shrimp Exports from Ecuador Decline as Chinese Demand Falls

Despite efforts to diversify its markets towards Europe and the United States, the Ecuadorian shrimp sector has been significantly impacted by reduced consumption in China and other...

Congressional Committee Investigates Slave Labor Allegations in Indian Shrimp Industry

A congressional committee in the United States is currently investigating allegations of slave labor in the Indian shrimp industry. These practices are contributing to the rock-bottom shrimp...

Sri Lanka’s Coastal Restoration Transforms Shrimp Farms into Mangrove Havens

The abandoned shrimp farms in Sri Lanka tell a story of once-flourishing biodiversity and the loss incurred due to industrial expansion. Sri Lanka is now turning the...

Uzbekistan to Launch First Industrial Shrimp Project

The Uzbekbaliksanoat Association has announced a partnership with South Korea to initiate the first industrial shrimp cultivation project in Uzbekistan, aiming to enhance shrimp production and meet...

Forced Labor Decline in Thai Shrimp Industry

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed to revise a decision dating back 15 years regarding the prevalence of child labor within the Thai shrimp industry....

Thai Union Partners with Bac Shrimp to Introduce ASC-Certified Shrimp Feed in Vietnam

Bac Shrimp and Thai Union have finalized a cooperation agreement to distribute shrimp feed that meets the rigorous standards set by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), making...

Indonesia’s North Kalimantan Shrimp Exports Hit IDR 1 Trillion

In 2023, processed shrimp emerged as the leading export commodity from North Kalimantan, Indonesia, showcasing substantial growth and market dominance. According to data from the Fish Quarantine...

Vietnamese Seafood Exports to China Decline Amidst Inflation and Supply Competition

Recent data from VASEP reveals a significant downturn in Vietnam's seafood exports to China and Hong Kong markets, plummeting by over 22% due to inflationary pressures and...

Aqua Xanh Project Aims for Sustainable Shrimp Farming in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

In Vietnam's Ca Mau province, the Aqua Xanh project is actively working to combat water pollution and advance sustainable practices in the shrimp farming industry. Spearheaded by...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Dominance Alarms Vietnamese Producers

Vietnamese shrimp has been encountering formidable competition from Ecuadorian shrimp in recent years. This shift in market dynamics prompts an examination by Vietnamese producers of the factors...

Vietnamese Shrimp Exports Hit Yearly High in April

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reports a significant surge in Vietnamese shrimp exports for the month of April, with earnings reaching a notable...

Chinese Researchers Promote Rice-Fish Farming in Cambodia

A research team from Shanghai Ocean University, China, recently concluded a productive visit to Cambodia focused on advancing rice-fish and rice-shrimp farming techniques. This visit aligns with...

Increasing Shrimp Outputs in Phu Yen Province, Vietnam

In April 2024, Phu Yen province in Vietnam encountered sporadic cases of aquatic diseases in certain farming areas. Despite these challenges, local aquaculture activities have remained generally...

Honduran Shrimp Industry Seeks Breakthrough in Chinese Market

In an effort to explore new avenues for growth, six prominent shrimp companies from Honduras along with a marketing firm are gearing up to participate in the...

Honduran Shrimp Industry Hit Hard by 59.52% Drop in Taiwan Exports

Shrimp exports from Honduras to Taiwan are experiencing a significant decline. According to recent data from the National Aquaculturists Association of Honduras (Andah), seafood exports to Taiwan...

Korea Invests in Alternative Seafood Research

The Korean government has chosen four consortia to spearhead research efforts into seaweed-based substitutes and lab-grown fish. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has committed to a...

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Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports: Navigating Troubled Waters

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Shrimp Prices Soar as Supply Shortages Hit Ecuador and Europe

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Founded in 2015, Grupo Aquamar operates across Honduras and Nicaragua, with an annual output...

A Frozen Fortune of Shrimp Disappears in New Jersey

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French Households Favor Shrimp as Seafood Sales Fall

In France, 2024 has been a year of changing tides in seafood consumption. While...

Brussels Pushes for Stricter Shrimp Quotas in 2025

This week, the European Commission (EC) unveiled a series of proposals aimed at limiting...