Latin America

Sinaloa’s Shrimp Crisis: A Collapsing Industry?

Sinaloa, Mexico, a region synonymous with shrimp production, finds itself navigating turbulent waters. The 2024 shrimp fishing season is shaping up to be a disaster, one that...

South Korea: A New Market for Honduran Shrimp

Honduras is on the brink of a culinary export renaissance, particularly in the realm of shrimp production. As South Korea emerges as a promising market, the country's...

Mexico’s Shrimp Fishery Achieves 97% Approval Rate on Turtle Protection Devices

The Mexican high-seas shrimp fishery has garnered a remarkable 97% success rate in the proper use of Sea Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs). This achievement, reported by the...

Boosting the Nutritional Profile of Ecuadorian Shrimp

Ecuador has unveiled a new initiative designed to enhance the international market reputation of its shrimp, celebrated not only for its quality but also for its impressive...

Ecuador’s Frozen Shrimp Exports Falter in 2024

Ecuador, a leading shrimp exporter, faced a marked downturn in September 2024 as frozen shrimp exports fell by 11% year-on-year, according to the National Chamber of Fisheries...

Venezuela Pushes for Zero Tariffs on Shrimp Exports to China

Venezuela's shrimp industry is experiencing a gradual yet determined growth in its export potential, according to Fernando Villamizar, president of the Western Shrimp Producers Association (Asoproco). On...

Mazatlán’s Shrimp Season Opens with a 60% Decline in Catches

Mazatlán’s shrimp season has opened with bleak results, as shrimpers in the 2024-2025 cycle grapple with unprecedentedly low yields. Industry insiders, led by Jesús Omar Lizárraga Manjarrez,...

The Decline of Honduran Shrimp Exports

Honduran shrimp exports are poised to experience a historic downturn as 2024 comes to a close, marking significant challenges for the nation's aquaculture sector. Juan Carlos Javier, the...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports Face Setback

Ecuador’s shrimp industry faced mild turbulence in the third quarter of 2024. Despite a robust start to the year, exports experienced a modest 3% year-on-year downturn, with...

Economic Pressures Mount for Ecuadorian Shrimp Producers

Ecuador's shrimp sector, despite posting a record export volume of 111,512 metric tons in April 2024, faces headwinds this year. The primary culprit is a steep decline...

How Ecuador Stays Ahead in the Aquaculture Arena

Ecuador has established itself as a global leader in shrimp production and exportation, holding the title of the world's largest producer. However, despite its prominent position, the...

Honduras’ Export Hopes Dashed by China

Only one of the 150 containers of Honduran shrimp destined for China will actually be shipped to Beijing. This news has left producers feeling deceived, particularly after...

A Partnership to Enhance Early Shrimp Larval Stages

In Ecuador, Nicovita, a brand under Vitapro, and Texcumar, through its Acuatecsa laboratory, have entered into a partnership to optimize the early stages of shrimp farming, particularly...

Shrimp Industry Gathers in Guayaquil for AQUAEXPO 2024

From October 21st to 24th, the Guayaquil Convention Center in Ecuador will become the focal point of the global aquaculture industry as it hosts AQUAEXPO 2024. Organized...

Sonora Shrimpers in Dire Straits

The coastal town of Paredoncito in Sonora, Mexico, is facing what many consider the worst shrimp season in its history. According to Maximiliano Otero, president of the...

Honduras’ Shrimp Diplomacy: A New Era of Cooperation with China

The export of high-quality white shrimp from Honduras to China signals a pivotal moment in the deepening relationship between the two nations. Salvador Enrique Moncada, the Honduran...

Belize and Taiwan Strengthen Ties with Focus on Shrimp Export Expansion

Belize’s shrimp industry is on the brink of expanding its export potential, thanks to a collaboration with Taiwan. Hernán Zetina, Technical Director of Quarantine, and Zoe Robertson...

BioMar Ecuador Secures ASC Certification

BioMar, a key player in the global aquafeed industry, has reached a milestone in Ecuador. Its Guayaquil-based facility has achieved certification under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council's (ASC)...

Shrimp Aquaculture on the Rise: Sonora Targets a Record Year

Sonora's shrimp aquaculture industry in Mexico is making strides, benefiting from advancements in farming techniques and favorable climatic conditions. The result is a promising outlook for the...

Floods and False Promises: Honduras Faces Dual Threats

Shrimp producers in southern Honduras are grappling with significant challenges. Amidst unrelenting rains, local farmers find themselves battling both natural disasters and economic uncertainty, with floods and...

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