US & Canada

Shrimp and the Shrinking Power of U.S. Trade Policy

On October 22, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will determine whether the domestic shrimp industry has suffered harm from low-priced imports of frozen warm water shrimp...

Imported Shrimp Scandal Rocks Gulf Coast Festivals

The recent Morgan City Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in the United States found itself mired in controversy when it was revealed that much of the shrimp on...

The Struggle to Save Texas Shrimp

October marks National Seafood Month, and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has seized the opportunity to promote one of the state’s critical but struggling sectors—wild-caught shrimp....

Shrimpers Prepare for Impact as Hurricane Milton Approaches

As Hurricane Milton looms over the Gulf of Mexico, communities across the southeastern United States, particularly near the Florida-Georgia border, are anxiously tracking its path. In Darien,...

Louisiana Battles Imported Seafood

A Louisiana lawmaker has strongly criticized the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival for allowing vendors to sell imported shrimp, sparking a wider debate over the future of...

Shrimp Trade in Peril Amid US Port Strike

Shrimp exporters in the US are facing headwinds as the International Longshoremen's Association strike enters its second week. Operations have ground to a halt at 36 major...

Louisiana Shrimp Industry Falters While Tourism Booms

Shrimp is America's favorite seafood, and nowhere is this more evident than in Louisiana. The state boasts a rich tradition of shrimping, supplying a significant portion of...

A Frozen Fortune of Shrimp Disappears in New Jersey

A brazen theft recently rocked a small New Jersey town in the United States as a tractor-trailer packed with USD 305,000 worth of frozen shrimp was stolen,...

US Approves Thai Shrimp for Federal Trade

The United States government has officially removed Thai shrimp from its lists of products suspected of being produced through forced or child labor, according to Labour Minister...

Alabama Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Imported Shrimp

To reassure consumers about the safety and origin of seafood, a Mobile County lawmaker in Alabama, USA, has pre-filed a bill that would provide funding for inspecting...

Thai Union Claims Red Lobster Owes Millions for Shrimp Supply

As Red Lobster's new owners prepare to take the reins, the embattled seafood chain has revealed that it may owe its parent company, Thai Union Group, USD...

Kaua’i Shrimp Joins Aloun Farms Family

Kaua'i Shrimp in Hawaii, USA, has been acquired by Oahu-based Aloun Farms. The acquisition will bring the state's largest aquaculture farm under local ownership, preserving the 31...

Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery Earns First RFM Certification

The U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery, encompassing all five Gulf states and federal waters, has become the first shrimp fishery to earn Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM)...

Foreign Imports Devastate Alabama Shrimp Industry

The Alabama shrimp industry is facing a crisis, with 85% of shrimp consumed in the United States being imported from other countries. To raise awareness of this...

Coconut-Based Prebiotic Boosts Shrimp Production and Profitability

GreenSage Prebiotics in Canada has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of their prebiotic solution, Pretego, in improving feed conversion ratio (FCR) and survival rates in farmed shrimp. A Game-Changer...

US Shrimp Imports See Slight Increase in May, But Prices Take a Hit

According to the latest data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the US imported 63,973 metric tons of shrimp in May 2024, worth USD 486...

Indonesia-US Agreement Boosts Shrimp Market Access

A new regulatory framework agreement has been forged between Indonesia and the United States. This agreement, facilitated by the Marine Affairs and Fishery Ministry, aims to enhance...

Imported Shrimp Threatens Survival of Local Georgia Shrimpers

The shrimp industry in Georgia, United States, has found itself at a pivotal crossroads, with a new federal investigation casting a long shadow over its future. WTOC...

Quebec Government Allocates $6.7 Million to Revitalize Shrimp Fisheries

André Lamontagne, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, unveiled a substantial CAD 6.7 million (USD 4.9 million) investment plan during his recent visit to Gaspé. The...

Shrimpers Struggle to Protect Livelihoods Amidst Shrimp Dumping in Southeast Texas

The United States International Trade Commission has launched a shrimp dumping investigation and is seeking input from shrimpers through a questionnaire in Southeast Texas. A Fight for Survival At...

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