Latin America

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...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports: Navigating Troubled Waters

Ecuador's shrimp industry has long been a vital pillar of its economy, cementing the country’s position as the world’s largest shrimp supplier. Yet, recent months have witnessed...

High Diesel Prices Threaten Shrimping Season in Salina Cruz

The fishermen of Salina Cruz, Mexico, once renowned for their abundant shrimp harvests, are now facing unprecedented challenges. As the shrimping season approaches in mid-October, uncertainty clouds...

Guyana’s Aquaculture Sector Eyes USD 2 Million from Shrimp Farming

The Onverwagt Shrimp and Prawns Production Facility, situated on the West Coast of Berbice in Guyana, has harvested 495 kilograms of prawns from a single pond. This...

Shrimping Season Resumes in Mexico

The shrimp fisheries of Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, and Nayarit will reopen for commercial activity between September 10 and 25. This period marks the end of a...

Shrimp Fishing Ban Impacts Fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico

Fishermen from the ports of Alvarado and Tuxpan are facing new challenges due to the recent extension of the shrimp fishing ban in the Gulf of Mexico,...

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Shrimp in the Crosshairs: Navigating Trump’s Tariff Plans

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Vietnam’s Shrimp Crackers Crack Global Markets

In the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, two companies have emerged as formidable...