Latin America

Moored Vessels Trigger Plant Closures in Mazatlán

In Mazatlán, Mexico, the majority of shrimp vessels are moored, disrupting the supply chain and causing a domino effect that is impacting the livelihoods of many. The...

Honduras Anticipates Economic Growth with Tariff-Free Shrimp Exports

The Secretary of Economic Development of Honduras, Fredis Cerrato, recently addressed the challenges faced by shrimp producers in the southern region of the country. In his statement,...

Chubut Province Red Shrimp Harvest Surges to 30,300 Tons in December

The red shrimp harvest in Chubut province, Argentina, has kicked off with a promising start, as reported by the Argentine National Ministry of Fisheries. In December 2023,...

Black Tiger Prawns Threaten Native Shrimp in Texas Waters

The Gulf of Mexico is facing a formidable challenge as black tiger prawns invade its waters. The native species, including brown, white, and pink shrimp, now find...

Mexico’s Shrimp Farms Aim for Larger Crustaceans to Meet Demand

In Mexico, the shrimp production industry is undergoing a strategic shift towards aquaculture feed to enhance the size and genetic qualities of crustaceans. Javier Fonseca, the Director...

Venezuelan Shrimp Industry Aims for Global Competitiveness

In a recent development within the shrimp industry, Fernando Villamizar Esparza, the president of the Association of Shrimp Producers of Western Venezuela, has expressed his aspirations for...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Challenges Indian Dominance in Global Markets

In recent years, Ecuadorian shrimp has emerged as a formidable competitor to its Indian counterpart, altering the dynamics of the global shrimp market. The primary factor contributing...

Asia’s Shrimp Producers Anticipate Recovery

In the face of global challenges within the shrimp market, certain Asian countries are actively working to sustain production and exports. Despite a notable decrease in imported...

Cuban Shrimp Industry Plans Strong Comeback

The UEB (Unidad Empresarial de Base) of CALISUR (La Camaronera del Litoral Sur), the primary cultivator and exporter of shrimp in Cuba, is gearing up for an...

US Probes Shrimp Dumping

The US government is currently engaged in a thorough investigation into allegations of dumping and subsidies related to frozen warm-water shrimp products exported by Indonesia, Ecuador, Vietnam,...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Sales Hit by Rising Costs Amid US Inflation

Ecuador's National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) recently reported a significant increase in shrimp exports, reaching 1.11 million tons in the first 11 months of 2023. This marks...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Sector Faces Unprecedented $1.5 Billion Loss in 2023

In a recent update, Ecuador's National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) has disclosed alarming figures regarding the country's shrimp sector, indicating a staggering loss of nearly USD 1.5...

Albert Heijn Pioneers Transparent and Sustainable Shrimp Supply Chain

Starting from April 2023, the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, Albert Heijn, is set to transition to a transparent and more sustainable tropical shrimp supply chain....

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From Rice Fields to Global Markets: Ca Mau Embraces Sustainability

The rice-shrimp cultivation area of Thoi Binh district in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has achieved...

Whiteleg Shrimp Drives Vietnam’s $2.8 Billion Export Boom

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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...

Sonora Shrimpers in Dire Straits

The coastal town of Paredoncito in Sonora, Mexico, is facing what many consider the...