US & Canada

Louisiana Senate Approves Bill to Regulate Foreign Seafood Imports

The Louisiana Senate in United States recently passed Senate Bill 62, signaling a step toward stricter regulations surrounding the importation and labeling of foreign seafood within the...

Call for Higher Shrimp Prices as Shrimpers Launch 2024 Season

Shrimpers on St. Helena Island in the United States are launching into uncertain waters as they kick off the 2024 shrimp season. Despite the festive atmosphere of...

Georgia Names White Shrimp as Official State Crustacean

Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has signed into law House Bill 1341, designating the white shrimp as the state's official crustacean. This new state symbol represents a...

Louisiana Shrimp Association Responds to Proposed Save Our Shrimpers Act

The Louisiana Shrimp Association, led by President Acy Cooper, is closely monitoring the progress of the proposed Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2024, viewing it as a...

Louisiana Lawmakers Push for Transparency in Seafood Labeling

Recent proceedings in the House Health and Welfare Committee shed light on a proposed bill aimed at augmenting transparency in seafood labeling practices in Louisiana, United States....

Investment of USD 3.4 Million in Waterfront Property for Shrimp Industry Revival

The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District in the United States is currently in the process of finalizing a transaction to acquire waterfront property on San Carlos...

U.S. Senator Advocates for Louisiana Shrimpers and Rice Producers

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy recently stood firm in advocating for Louisiana's shrimpers and rice producers during a crucial U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing. With U.S. Trade Representative...

US Shrimp Imports Show Resilience in February 2024

After a slight setback in January 2024, the United States witnessed a resurgence in shrimp imports in February, according to data released by the National Oceanic and...

Canadian Shrimp Industry Grapples with Low Stocks and High Costs

Three weeks into the opening of the northern shrimp fishery in Canada, the Acadian Peninsula finds itself grappling with a concerning reality: not a single fisherman has...

South Carolina Shrimp Season Kicks Off with Caution and Optimism

In South Carolina, the initial phase of the shrimp season has commenced, albeit with restrictions in certain areas. This cautious approach is pivotal until the S.C. Department...

Ahold Delhaize USA Partners with Thai Union Group for Sustainable Shrimp Initiative

Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA), a prominent operator of 2,050 stores, has joined forces with the Thai Union Group in the pursuit of sustainability and traceability within the...

Red Lobster: From Endless Shrimp to Potential Bankruptcy

Red Lobster is contemplating filing for bankruptcy, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. The move, if pursued, aims to enable the company to navigate its financial...

Devastating Fire Engulfs Georgian Seafood Restaurant

Tragedy struck Statesboro, United States, as a fierce fire engulfed The Saucy Shrimp, leaving behind a scene of devastation. The restaurant, situated prominently on Highway 301 South,...

Vietnamese Aquatic Exports Surge, US Market Leads Growth

According to recent data released by the Vietnam Association of Aquatic Products Producers and Exporters (VASEP), the United States, Japan, and China remain the top importers of...

Shrimp “Po-Boys” Lead Sales in Louisiana

In the United States, certain dishes emerge as notable representations of regional flavors and preferences. One such example is the shrimp "po-boys," a renowned sandwich originating from...

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Safeguard US Shrimping Industry

United States representative Troy Nehls and bipartisan co-sponsors have introduced the Save Our Shrimpers Act, targeting international financial institutions' funding of foreign shrimp industries. The bill seeks...

Vancouver’s Spot Prawn Festival Returns

Spot prawns, the crown jewels of British Columbia's seafood bounty, are back in the spotlight as Vancouver, Canada, gears up for its annual celebration of these delectable...

Indian Shrimp Exporters Await Resumption of Sales to the US

Indian shrimp exporters may soon rejoice as the pathway to resume the sale of USD 541 million worth of wild-caught shrimp to the US seems promising. The...

Northern Shrimp Processing Plants in Quebec Adapt to Shifting Conditions

In response to changing dynamics in the northern shrimp industry, the two remaining processing plants in Quebec, Canada, Marinard and Crevette du Nord Atlantique, are shifting their...

New Study Reveals Dramatic Reduction in Seafood Waste in the United States

A recent study has shed light on the state of seafood food loss and waste in the United States, presenting a significant decrease from previous estimates. Conducted...

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