Europe

Norway’s Seafood Export Success

Norway’s seafood industry continues to demonstrate resilience, with third-quarter exports rising to NOK 44.1 billion (USD 4.16 billion), a 5% increase from the same period last year....

Norwegian Shrimp Producer Secures Major Sustainability Grant

Stella Polaris, a shrimp producer in Norway’s Senja municipality, has secured NOK 42.2 million (USD 3.98 million) in grants from Innovation Norway to spearhead a green transformation...

Iceland Warns Rivals as it Trademarks King Prawn Ring

As the festive season approaches, Iceland Foods has made an audacious move to protect one of its flagship products: the King Prawn Ring. The retailer has filed...

Shrimp Prices Soar as Supply Shortages Hit Ecuador and Europe

Shrimp markets in Ecuador and Europe have been experiencing a significant surge in prices in recent weeks, driven by a combination of lower supply and robust demand....

Brussels Pushes for Stricter Shrimp Quotas in 2025

This week, the European Commission (EC) unveiled a series of proposals aimed at limiting the fishing efforts of trawlers and longliners in the western Mediterranean. Among these...

French Households Favor Shrimp as Seafood Sales Fall

In France, 2024 has been a year of changing tides in seafood consumption. While the country’s love for fish remains steadfast, with nearly 85,000 tonnes consumed annually...

Fresh Prawn Sales Rise Sharply in Norway

Last week, 32 tonnes of fresh prawns, valued at NOK 2.7 million (USD 252,800), were traded in Norway, according to Norway’s Raw Fish Association. This represents a...

Parasite Found in Moroccan Seafood Sparks Food Safety Alert

Morocco’s seafood exports have landed in troubled waters, with recent revelations from the European Food Safety System (RASFF) raising concerns over contamination. Central to this issue are...

France Recalls Shrimp and Prawns Over Bacterial Contamination

The French government has issued a nationwide recall of raw shrimp and prawns due to contamination by Vibrio vulnificus, commonly known as the "flesh-eating bacteria." The recall,...

Shrimp Industry Embraces Innovation to Reduce Environmental Impact

As the Global Shrimp Forum 2024 in Ecuador came to a close, a gathering of BioMar’s top executives offered fresh insights on the future of shrimp aquaculture....

Study Found One-Third of Shrimp Products to Be Mislabeled

A recent study by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) has found that one in three food products labeled as prawns, shrimps, or crayfish contains a different...

MSC Nominates Dutch Shrimp Fishery for Award

The Dutch shrimp fishery has received a prestigious nod from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Belgium, being shortlisted for the ‘Best MSC-Certified Fishery’ award. This accolade is...

Norway’s Shrimp Harvest Hits 190 Tonnes in July

As of July 21, Norway's shrimp fishery has reported a harvest of 190 tonnes of prawns, including 120 tonnes of cooked prawns. The shrimp fleet has predominantly...

Exploring Nature-Based Solutions in Shrimp for Skin and Bone Repair

Researchers are investigating innovative nature-based solutions to enhance skin and bone repair, focusing on shrimp shells alongside other marine organisms. This shift in medical science aims to...

Norway Sees Rise in Shrimp Trade and Value

The Norwegian shrimp industry has experienced remarkable growth in 2024. So far this year, 687 tonnes of fresh prawns have been sold, generating a substantial revenue of...

Fisherman Fined EUR 30,000 for Exceeding Prawn Quotas in Ireland

Gerald Sharkey from Clogherhead, Ireland, has been fined EUR 30,000 (USD 32.46 thousand) after admitting to fishing 200 percent more high-value prawns than his quota allowed and...

Shrimp Supply Chain Vulnerable to Food Fraud, Study Finds

A recent study has highlighted the vulnerability of the UK post-harvest seafood supply chain to food fraud, with shrimp being identified as a particularly high-risk product. The...

Grupo Almar Partners with DSM-Firmenich to Implement New Shrimp Sustainability Module

DSM-Firmenich has launched a shrimp module for Sustell, a platform aimed at helping shrimp farmers map and reduce the environmental footprint of their operations to meet sustainability...

Aldi Recalls Frozen Shrimp Due to “Flesh-Eating” Bacteria

Aldi, the popular supermarket chain, has initiated a recall of a specific batch of frozen tropical shrimp in France. The recall comes after concerns of contamination with...

Affordability Influences 71% of French Seafood Choices

In a recent study conducted by Ifop for Ouest France, it has been revealed that while seafood remains a cherished part of French cuisine, affordability continues to...

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