Latin America

Ecuadorian Shrimp Farmers Face Rejection in U.S. and Mexico, Spark Protests in Brazil

Ecuadorian shrimp farmers are grappling with an overproduction crisis, leading them to seek new markets for their excess stock at reduced prices. Efforts to offload their shrimp...

Mexican Aquaculture Leaders Demand Action on Shrimp Commercialization Challenges

Julio Alberto Cabanillas Ramos, the manager of the Confederation of Aquaculture Organizations of the State of Sinaloa (Coades), Mexico, recently addressed critical issues in the shrimp industry...

Colombia Takes Precautionary Measures to Protect Shrimp Industry from White Spot Virus

Colombia has implemented a ban on imports of shrimp from Ecuador to safeguard its domestic shrimp production and prevent the spread of the white spot virus. The...

Honduran National Congress Gives Green Light for Early Shrimp Harvest

The Honduran National Congress has approved an agreement allowing its shrimp to be exported to China without waiting for the validation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)...

Argentinian Shrimp Sales Take a Hit

The Argentinian seafood industry is experiencing a surge in exports, with a significant increase in squid sales driving the growth. According to recent figures, squid exports have...

Honduras Ships Off First Containers of Shrimp to China

Honduras is set to export its first two containers of shrimp to China, marking a milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its shrimp sector and expand...

Young Entrepreneurs Turn Shrimp Heads into a Valuable Product

In the small town of Dautillos, Sinaloa, Mexico, two enterprising students, Britany Esparza and Alejandra Soto, have transformed a problem into a valuable opportunity. Tasty Shrimp,...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Exports Boom in May, Despite Global Market Volatility

Ecuador's shrimp exports surged in May 2024, with the country shipping 124,896 tons of the prized crustacean to global markets, worth USD 602 million. This marks an...

Brazilian Shrimp Exports Get Boost from Australia Approval

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Brazil has received approval from Australia to export shrimp and shrimp meat to the country. This milestone marks an expansion...

Significant Growth Expected in Whiteleg Shrimp Harvests

Global whiteleg shrimp harvests will grow significantly, according to Norwegian seafood analytics company Kontali. At the recent Shrimp Summit in Chennai, India, Kontali analyst Erwin Termaat noted...

Mexican Shrimp Fishermen Threaten Self-Defense Against Theft

In Nayarit, Mexico, the shrimp production industry is facing a dire threat from rampant theft. Fishermen are sounding alarms over recurring losses that could destabilize their livelihoods. Escalating...

Nayarit Fishermen Anticipate 5,000 Tons of Shrimp This Season

Fishermen in Nayarit, Mexico, are looking forward to a promising shrimp harvest, expecting to collect approximately 5,000 tons of shrimp this season. This optimistic outlook hinges on...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Industry Boosts Non-Oil Export Revenue

According to the latest figures from the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor), from January to April this year, Ecuador's fishing sector exported products worth USD 2.871 billion....

Santa Priscila Sees Stable Revenue and Improved Gross Profit, Despite Net Profit Decline

In its 2023 financial results, Ecuadorian shrimp company Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila has reported stable revenue and improved gross profit, despite a decline in net profit. The...

Rainy Season Boosts Shrimp Industry in Sinaloa, Mexico

The arrival of the rainy season in southern Sinaloa, Mexico, has brought new life to the shrimp industry, providing a welcome respite for local fishermen. The influx...

Honduras Loses USD 20 Million in Shrimp Exports Due to Market Closure

Honduras has suffered losses reaching around USD 20 million so far this year. The closure of the Taiwanese market has been the main contributor to this financial...

Mexican State Shrimp Harvest Aims for 5,000 Tons

The Mexican state of Nayarit is on track to meet its goal of harvesting around 5,000 tons of shrimp this season, according to Juan de Dios Fernández,...

Honduran Shrimp Industry Seeks USD 350 Million Boost to Stay Competitive

The Association of Small and Medium Aquaculture Farmers of the South (Apemasur) in Honduras is calling for an injection of USD 350 million to revitalize the country's...

Mexican Shrimp Producers Eye Japanese Market Opportunities

In Mexico, Baja California's marine species is driving demand from Japan, with the state government and local businesses capitalizing on this trend. Recently, the Secretary of Fisheries...

Mexico’s Shrimp Surveillance Program Yields Positive Results

The Mexican government's Inspection and Surveillance program aimed at curbing illegal shrimp fishing in the central zone of the country has been a resounding success. According to...

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Norway’s Shrimp Harvest Hits 190 Tonnes in July

As of July 21, Norway's shrimp fishery has reported a harvest of 190 tonnes...

Thai Union Claims Red Lobster Owes Millions for Shrimp Supply

As Red Lobster's new owners prepare to take the reins, the embattled seafood chain...

Shrimp Stocks Surge as Indian Government Reduces Customs Duty

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Mexican Aquaculture Leaders Demand Action on Shrimp Commercialization Challenges

Julio Alberto Cabanillas Ramos, the manager of the Confederation of Aquaculture Organizations of the...

Foreign Imports Devastate Alabama Shrimp Industry

The Alabama shrimp industry is facing a crisis, with 85% of shrimp consumed in...