Latin America

Shrimp Exports from Honduras to China Remain Nonexistent

The executive director of Honduras's National Shrimp Farming Association (Andah), Javier Amador, has expressed serious concerns over the state of the country's shrimp sector. Despite ongoing success...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Industry Sets Sights on European Markets at Seafood Expo Global

Ecuadorian shrimp producers are actively seeking to broaden their market reach by targeting European markets. With twenty-seven national companies participating in the Seafood Expo Global, the focus...

Ecuador and UAE Enter Talks for Trade Agreement, Shrimp Exports in Focus

Ecuador and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have commenced negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement, aiming to strengthen bilateral economic relations. The joint declaration was signed during...

Shrimp Aquaculturists to Stage Demonstration in Mexico City

The Confederation of Aquaculture Organizations of the State of Sinaloa in Mexico has announced plans for a demonstration next Monday. The demonstration aims to address ongoing issues...

Panama’s Shrimp Gateway to Europe at Seafood Expo

Panama's seafood industry took center stage at the Seafood Expo Global fair in Barcelona this week. Hosted at the Gran Via venue of Fira de Barcelona, the...

Proposed Fishing Permit Reduction Raises Concerns in Chile’s Shrimp Industry

A proposed bill for a new General Law on Fisheries and Aquaculture, currently under debate in the Chamber of Deputies, has stirred significant concern among the shrimp...

Shrimp Non-Negotiable in Ecuador’s Trade Agreements

The recent diplomatic rift between Ecuador and Mexico has spilled over into the realm of commerce, raising questions about the fate of a potential Free Trade Agreement...

Mexican Company Harnesses AI for Sustainable Shrimp Farming

Atarraya has introduced a novel approach to shrimp farming with its Shrimpbox technology. This Mexican company employs artificial intelligence to optimize environmental conditions within containers, resulting in...

Mexican Shrimp Farmers Demand Action Against Illegal Shrimp Imports

Mexican shrimp farmers are gearing up for a significant demonstration in Mexico City next week, citing their frustration with what they perceive as authorities' inaction against the...

South Korea Opens Doors to Brazilian Shrimp Products

South Korea recently authorized the import of ten shrimp-based products from Brazil. What's more, this authorization comes without the requirement for an International Health Certificate (CSI), streamlining...

Morena Deputy Calls for Halt to Shrimp Imports in Mexico

In a recent address at the State Congress tribune, Morena (a major Mexican left-wing political party) deputy Daniel Antonio Cisneros Castro advocated for an immediate cessation of...

Panama’s Shrimp Fleet Embarks on New Season

As the shrimp fishing season in Panama kicks off, a fleet of 58 vessels has embarked on their journey to the fishing grounds. Anticipation is high as...

Mexican Market Dispute Delays Honduran Shrimp Restoration

Honduran shrimp exporters are still grappling with obstacles preventing their re-entry into the Mexican market, as reported by Fredis Cerrato, the Minister of Economic Development. The situation...

Mexican Fishermen Press for Action on Ecuador Shrimp Imports

The president of the Federation of Fishing Cooperatives in the Central Zone has raised urgent concerns regarding the influx of farmed shrimp from Ecuador into Mexico. Cuauhtémoc...

Panamanian Shrimp Exports Surge in the First Two Months of 2024

In a promising start to the year, Panama witnessed a significant uptick in its export figures for the first two months of 2024. Among the various commodities...

US Antidumping Investigation Sparks Concern for Ecuadorian Shrimp Sector

The shrimp industry in Ecuador faces a significant challenge as the United States plans to impose tariffs on shrimp exporting companies as part of an antidumping investigation....

Honduras Aquaculture Sector Divided Over Shrimp Storage Controversy

In the aquaculture sector of Honduras, a new controversy has emerged following statements made by the Secretary of Economic Development, Fredis Cerrato. Cerrato asserted that shrimp can...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports Decline in February 2024

Ecuador, one of the prominent players in the global shrimp market, has been facing a persistent decline in its shrimp exports since the onset of 2024. According...

Honduran Shrimp Exports Hit by Blockades and Tariffs

For Honduran shrimp exporters, the first quarter of 2024 has brought unwelcome challenges, resulting in a notable decline in exports. Blockades and tariffs have emerged as the...

Mazatlán Shipowners Fear Decline in Shrimp Fleet Activity

As the shrimp ban takes effect in the Mexican Pacific Ocean, shrimp boats find themselves moored in the Alfredo V. Bonfil Park, preparing for the upcoming 2024-2025...

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