Latin America

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...

Mysterious Mass Death of Shrimp Baffles Chilean Coast

The coast of Santiago, Chile, recently witnessed a perplexing phenomenon that has left both locals and marine experts scratching their heads. Millions of dead shrimp were found...

Mitsui & Co Invests USD 360 Million in Ecuadorian Shrimp Farming Company

Mitsui & Co has finalized a substantial investment worth USD 360 million in Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila (IPSP), the world's largest shrimp farming company based in Ecuador....

El Salvador’s Rural Adelante Program Elevates Shrimp Production in Dry Corridor

In the Dry Corridor region of El Salvador, the Rural Adelante program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, is yielding remarkable results. The Walbert Cooperative...

US DOC Imposes Anti-Subsidy Duties on Shrimp Exports from Vietnam, India, and Ecuador

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has announced anti-subsidy duties on shrimp exports from Vietnam, India, and Ecuador. Preliminary Decision Raises Concerns The DOC's preliminary decision cites unfair advantages...

Venezuelan Agri-Food Research Harnesses Shrimp Waste for Fish Feed

Producers from Las Varillas delivered 12 kilos of shrimp heads to the Zuliano Institute of Technological Research Foundation (INZIT) in Venezuela. These shrimp heads are set to...

Sonora’s Aquaculture Industry Thrives with Focus on Health and Safety

In Mexico, the state of Sonora has emerged as a significant player in the aquaculture industry, particularly in the production of farmed shrimp, fish, and select mollusk...

Colombia Commits to Boosting Shrimp Sector Economy

An initiative aimed at revitalizing the shrimp sector in the Tumaco region, Colombia, sees significant progress as key stakeholders convene for a workshop. The Pacific Mission Project In a...

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