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Crisis in Goa’s Shrimp Farming: Numbers Plummet

Goa's aqua farmers in India, have encountered significant hurdles, leading to a decline in their numbers. What was once a promising industry with around 20 farmers in...

Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry Faces Decline in Demand

The shrimp industry in Bangladesh is experiencing a decline that has raised concerns about its future viability. The once-thriving industry is grappling with a combination of factors...

Vietnamese Shrimp Exports to Japan Show Growth

Vietnamese shrimp exports to Japan witnessed a promising uptick in the first quarter of 2024, with a notable 14.4% increase compared to the same period last year....

Honduran Shrimp Exporters Turn Away from China

For Honduran shrimp producers and processing plants, China is not a viable option for export. Despite favorable tariff exemptions announced by Honduran authorities, including the Ministry of...

Bangladesh Explores Growth in Fishery Sector Export

Business leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) are advocating for enhanced policy support and infrastructure development to leverage the vast potential...

Sao Ta Foods Achieves April Sales Increase of 17%

Sao Ta Foods has reported robust growth in its shrimp exports, despite facing challenges in global markets. April Performance Highlights In April 2024, Sao Ta Foods recorded a substantial...

Disease-Free Zones for Indian Shrimp Discussed in Trade Talks with Australia

During a recent bilateral meeting, Indian officials brought attention to Australia's pharmaceutical pricing controls, specifically concerning generic medicines. This discussion, which took place as part of efforts...

Vietnam’s Seafood Exports Show Growth in Q1 2024

The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reports a positive trend in Vietnam's seafood exports during the first quarter of 2024, following a decline in...

Honduran Shrimp Exporters Pivot Towards China as Taiwan Demand Wanes

Presidency Minister Rodolfo Pastor de María has disclosed that shrimp producers in Honduras are looking to establish trade relations with China to tap into new markets. This...

Vietnam’s 32 Disease-Free Shrimp Production Sites

Vietnam's aquaculture sector is seeing a positive trend with 32 disease-free shrimp production facilities operating across the country, according to the Department of Animal Health. This includes...

India Targets USD 12 Billion Seafood Export Turnover by 2025

India is aiming to significantly boost its seafood export turnover, targeting USD 12 billion by the year 2025. This ambition follows a successful fiscal year ending in...

Indonesia Responds to Anti-Dumping Allegations on Shrimp Exports to the US

The American Shrimp Processors Association (ASPA) has filed a petition on October 25, 2023, accusing Indonesia of engaging in anti-dumping and countervailing practices with regard to its...

Shrimp Farmers in Bangladesh Grapple with Devastating Heatwave

Shrimp farmers in Khulna, a key district in Bangladesh known for its shrimp exports, are facing significant challenges due to an ongoing heatwave. The intense heat is...

AI Co-Pilot Quintuples Profits for Indonesian Shrimp Farmers

According to a 2022 report by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), out of the 178 million metric tons of seafood produced globally in 2020,...

Minh Phu Seafood Group Expands Domestic Market Presence

Minh Phu Seafood Group, a prominent player in Vietnam's shrimp export sector, is set to re-enter the domestic market after more than a decade with a renewed...

China-Ecuador FTA Implements Tariff Elimination for Shrimp Imports

The implementation of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and Ecuador is set to impact shrimp imports into China, effective May 1, 2024. Under this...

South Korea Bans and Recalls Vietnamese Shrimp Due to Food Poisoning Bacteria

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has taken swift action to ban and recall specific batches of frozen shrimp meat imported from Vietnam. This action...

Indonesian Fisheries Sector Eyes Global Expansion

Aruna, known as the largest integrated fisheries commerce in Indonesia, is set to boost the export market share of seafood commodities, enhancing opportunities for the advancement of...

Indian Seafood Exports Affected by Declining Shrimp Prices

The Indian marine product export industry is facing significant challenges due to a sharp decline in shrimp prices and increased supply from Ecuador. These factors have contributed...

Vietnamese Exporters Advised on Labeling Practices for Singaporean Market

Counsellor Cao Xuan Thang, head of the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, has provided crucial guidance to Vietnamese exporters regarding labeling practices for pre-packaged food products destined...

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Guyana’s Aquaculture Sector Eyes USD 2 Million from Shrimp Farming

The Onverwagt Shrimp and Prawns Production Facility, situated on the West Coast of Berbice...

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The fishermen of Salina Cruz, Mexico, once renowned for their abundant shrimp harvests, are...

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Fresh Prawn Sales Rise Sharply in Norway

Last week, 32 tonnes of fresh prawns, valued at NOK 2.7 million (USD 252,800),...

French Households Favor Shrimp as Seafood Sales Fall

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