Latin America

Mexico’s Shrimp Industry Booms Amid Lent Season

The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) has unveiled promising figures for Mexico's shrimp industry during the current Lent season. According to recent reports, the country...

Uncertainty Plagues Mexican Shrimp Farms as New Cycle Begins

As the new cycle begins for shrimp farms in Sinaloa, Mexico, only around 60 percent of them are expected to commence operations. This uncertain start follows a...

Ecuadorian Shrimp to Showcase at Expo Despite 6% Export Decline

Ecuadorian shrimp, despite facing a 6% drop in exports, is set to make a significant appearance at the Seafood Expo North America. Ecuador's Presence at Seafood Expo North...

Sustainable Shrimp Partnership Launches Scale Up Programme

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) in Ecuador have unveiled the Scale Up Programme for shrimp hatcheries during the 2024 Santa...

Shrimping Industry in Mexico Faces Threats Due to Lack of Oversight

The president of the National Chamber of the Fishing Industry in Mexico, Francisco Romellón Herrera, has issued a stark warning about the precarious state of the shrimping...

Mexico Greenlights Entry of Cooked Shrimp from Honduras

The District Court of the State of Sinaloa in Mexico has granted authorization for the entry of cooked shrimp from Honduras. This decision comes as a relief...

Peru Promotes Aquaculture App to Revitalize Economic Growth

The Ministry of Production in Peru has introduced a new aquaculture app called ADA Peru. This innovative tool is designed to provide crucial information and support to...

Aquaculture Sector in Mexico Faces Bankruptcies Amidst Import Woes

In Mexico, the president of the Confederation of Aquaculture Associations of the State of Sinaloa (COADES), Carlos Urías Espinoza, has issued a concerning report on the current...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports Face Uphill Battle

Ecuador commenced the year with a concerning trend in its shrimp exports. The volume of farmed Vannamei shrimp experienced a decline, coupled with a significant drop in...

ARAP Cracks Down on Illegal Shrimp Fishing

In a recent operation, the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP) uncovered a flagrant violation of the shrimp ban in the South Corridor area near Playa Leona....

AQUAEXPO Santa Elena 2024: Promoting Sustainable Growth in Shrimp Industry

The much-anticipated AQUAEXPO Santa Elena 2024 kicked off at the prestigious auditorium of the Salinas Golf & Tennis Club in Ecuador. This significant event, specialized in larviculture,...

Guatemala and Mexico Address Shrimp Export Restrictions

In a bid to tackle the challenges surrounding shrimp exports from Guatemala to Mexico, officials from both countries convened during the Thirteenth Ministerial Conference of the World...

Oceana Alerts Consumers of High Water Content in Frozen Fish and Shrimp

In a recent statement, the environmental organization Oceana has raised concerns regarding the excessive water content in frozen fish and shrimp products in Mexico. With up to...

Disheartening Results as Shrimp Season Nears its End in Sinaloa

As the fishing season in Sinaloa, Mexico, approaches its end and the shrimp ban looms on March 20, fishermen are expressing disappointment over the lackluster outcomes of...

Nicaraguan Farmed Shrimp Exports Plunge

The latest report on Nicaragua's Monthly Index of Economic Activity (IMAE) paints a mixed picture for the country's economic landscape, with overall growth at 4.8 percent. However,...

Honduran-Mexican Dialogue Advances Shrimp Trade Solutions

The Minister of Economic Development, Fredis Cerrato, has been actively engaged in discussions with Mexican authorities to address the recent halt in the export of Honduran shrimp...

Peruvian Authorities Seize 500 Kilograms of Shrimp

In a proactive move to tackle illegal fishing activities amidst the shrimp ban in Peru, law enforcement agencies have conducted a successful operation in the lower basin...

Mexican Shrimp Exports to US Plummet, Prompts Industry Response

In recent years, the Mexican shrimp industry has encountered significant setbacks in its exports to the United States. Not only has there been a substantial 45% reduction...

Shrimp Ban in Mexican Pacific to Commence March 20

As of March 20, the annual shrimp ban commences in the Mexican Pacific waters. The president of the Union of Shipowners of the Pacific Coast, Jesús Omar...

Venezuela’s Shrimp Sector Eyes 20% Growth by 2024

In a recent announcement, Venezuela's Minister of Popular Power for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Juan Carlos Loyo, projected a significant growth of 20% in the shrimp sector by...

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Sonora Shrimpers in Dire Straits

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