Latin America

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...

Shrimp Fishing Ban Eased in Pacific Waters

Mexico has announced the phased lifting of a temporary shrimp fishing ban along the Pacific Ocean coast, including the crucial waters of the Gulf of California. The...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Industry Takes a Sustainable Turn

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the Ecuadorian National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) have jointly launched a pioneering educational initiative aimed at transforming Ecuador's shrimp farming industry....

Shrimp Farming Revitalizes Coastal Economies in the Gulf of Nicoya

Shrimp farming has become an essential contributor to the economic diversification of coastal communities in the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica. This industry, which carefully integrates ecosystem...

Mexico’s Battle Against Foreign Competition

For years, Mexico’s federal authorities have attempted to shield Sinaloa's shrimp farmers from the tide of foreign imports, with little to show for their efforts. The goal...

Power Outages Threaten Ecuador’s Shrimp Industry

Ecuador’s shrimp industry is facing a severe threat due to unexpected power outages. The National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) has raised alarms about the potential for massive...

Sheinbaum Pledges to Revitalize Shrimp Fishing in Sinaloa

Shrimp fishing in Sinaloa, Mexico, is navigating a period of uncertainty as the sector grapples with insufficient resources. Juan Carlos Patrón Rosales, president of the Fishing Commission...

Mazatlán Shrimp Fleet Faces Sharp Reduction in Operations

The shrimp fishing industry in Mazatlán is facing a significant downturn. According to Jesús Omar Lizárraga Manjarrez, President of the Union of Shipowners of the Pacific Coast,...

Brazilian Shrimp Farming: A Rising Tide

In 2023, Brazil's shrimp production reached 127.5 thousand metric tons—an increase of 13% from the previous year. This robust growth is part of a broader trend in...

Ecuador and China Expand Shrimp Trade

Shrimp, alongside dairy and blueberries, is at the forefront of Ecuador’s export ambitions to China. This comes on the heels of a free trade agreement that has...

Shrimp Exports Drive Nicaragua’s Growing Trade Network

Between September 9 and 15, Nicaragua’s National Port Company (EPN) reported significant maritime activity across the nation’s commercial ports. During this period, 15 international vessels were served,...

Grupo Aquamar Expands Shrimp Exports Across Asia

Founded in 2015, Grupo Aquamar operates across Honduras and Nicaragua, with an annual output of approximately 950 tonnes of shrimp. Exporting to major markets across Mexico, Central...

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....

Shrimping Rebound in Tamaulipas: A Post-Storm Boost for Local Economy

The shrimping fleet of Tamaulipas, Mexico, is set to reactivate employment for 2,400 shrimp harvesters in the city of Tampico, signaling a promising recovery for the local...

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Georgia’s Shrimp Industry Struggles to Compete with Foreign Imports and Climate Change

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Sinking Stocks: The Crisis Threatening Mexico’s Shrimp Industry

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Venezuela’s Shrimp Sector Falters After Expropriation and Fire

A fire at a shrimp processing plant in Venezuela has cast a harsh light...