Latin America

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,...

Illegal Shrimp Extraction in Mexico: A Growing Concern

In Nayarit, the illegal extraction of shrimp is reaching alarming levels. According to Juan de Dios Fernández, leader of the State Ribereña Federation, over 3,000 tons of...

Mexican Fishermen Anticipate Promising Shrimp Season

The coastal fishermen of northern Sinaloa, Mexico, are gearing up for what appears to be a promising shrimp fishing season. Mr. José Antonio Cital, a seasoned fisherman...

Advancements in Honduras-China FTA: A Focus on Shrimp Exports

The recent sixth round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Honduras and China concluded successfully in Beijing. The talks, held from July 29 to...

Sinaloa Confronts Adversities as First Shrimp Harvest Wraps Up

As the first harvest cycle nears its end, the shrimp industry in Sinaloa, Mexico, is encountering serious difficulties. The Confederation of Aquaculture Organizations of Sinaloa (COADES) reports...

FAO Invests in Shrimp Aquaculture Development in Bolivia

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is taking steps to enhance aquaculture practices in Bolivia by training local technicians and investing over USD...

Shrimp Production in Mexico Faces Alarming Decline

Mexico's shrimp production is undergoing a dramatic downturn, as local fishermen express their frustration over increasingly poor catch results. Abundio Mejía Castro, a leading figure among the...

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...

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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...

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

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Drones Transform Cambodian Rice Fields into High-Tech Farms

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Closing the Net on Contaminated Seafood Imports

In a renewed effort to safeguard American consumers, U.S. Representatives Clay Higgins and Troy...

Venezuela Capitalizes on Shrimp Exports Amid Trade Shifts

Venezuela's fishery sector has reached a significant benchmark, with annual production surpassing 300,000 tons,...

Global Markets Drive Double-Digit Growth for Vietnamese Shrimp

Vietnam’s shrimp export industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, with October figures reaching...