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USDA Injects $36M to Revitalize Louisiana Shrimping Industry

In a significant move aimed at addressing longstanding challenges faced by the Louisiana shrimping industry, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has executed a $36 million...

National Shrimp Festival Poster Contest Opens to Public

The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is thrilled to announce the launch of the 51st Annual National Shrimp Festival Poster Contest, inviting artists to showcase their creativity for...

Shrimp Market to Hit USD 123.8B by 2033

The global shrimp market is poised for substantial growth, according to a recent research report by Future Market Insights. The study reveals that the sales of shrimps...

US Probes Shrimp Dumping

The US government is currently engaged in a thorough investigation into allegations of dumping and subsidies related to frozen warm-water shrimp products exported by Indonesia, Ecuador, Vietnam,...

Community Urged to Choose Local: A Plea for Support in the Texas Shrimping Industry

The local shrimping industry along the Texas Gulf coast is facing a significant challenge, prompting a call for support from the community. Foreign shrimpers are inundating the...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Sales Hit by Rising Costs Amid US Inflation

Ecuador's National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) recently reported a significant increase in shrimp exports, reaching 1.11 million tons in the first 11 months of 2023. This marks...

ViAqua’s RNA Solutions Offer Game-Changing Relief

ViAqua Therapeutics has successfully secured a significant investment of USD 8.25 million, led by S2G Ventures, aimed at expanding its RNA-based solutions in aquaculture. The move comes...

Georgia’s Shrimp Season Breaks Tradition, Stays Open Until January 18

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the extension of the state's recreational and commercial food shrimp season. Originally slated to conclude on December 31,...

Plummeting Prices and Diminishing Shrimp Stocks Shake Canadian Fisheries in 2023

In 2023, the Canadian North Shore fishing industry faced a significant setback, marked by a notable 31% decrease in the value of landings. This downturn was primarily...

Australia’s Selective Import Strategy Favors Vietnam in Shrimp Trade

As of November 15, 2023, Vietnam's shrimp exports to Australia stood at over 198 million USD, reflecting a 16% year-on-year decrease. Despite this decline, it is noteworthy...

Shrimp Boat Captain’s Body Recovered in Tampa Bay

In a tragic turn of events, Tampa police divers successfully recovered the lifeless body of Captain Curtis Lee Cowling on Sunday night from the sunken shrimp boat,...

Louisiana Enforces Sunset Closure for Fall Shrimping Season

The fall inshore shrimp season in Louisiana, USA, is set to conclude on Monday, marking the end of shrimping activities in all state inside waters, except for...

Former Shrimp Processing Leader Faces Felony Charges

Biloxi Police in Mississippi, United States, have arrested Charles David Veal, a 79-year-old Gulfport resident and former executive director of the American Shrimp Processors Association. Veal stands...

Red Lobster’s Unlimited Shrimp Deal Sinks Company Earnings

When Red Lobster decided to make its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion a permanent fixture on its menu, the seafood chain aimed to reel in customers during the...

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