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Ecuador Sees Boost from US and EU Shrimp Trade

The Ecuadorian shrimp industry is experiencing a resurgence, thanks to growing demand from the United States and the European Union. According to recent data, exports of Ecuadorian...

Vietnam Shrimp Sector Urged to Develop Value Chain to Stay Competitive

As the global shrimp industry faces prolonged challenges, including economic recession, tensions in the Red Sea, and anti-dumping measures from the US, industry insiders in Vietnam are...

Singapore and Vietnam Set to Strengthen Seafood Ties

A recent conference in Ho Chi Minh City brought together fishing companies from Vietnam and Singapore to explore opportunities for cooperation in the fishing industry. The event,...

Guyana’s Shrimp Industry Set for Significant Savings by 2027

According to Guyana's President Irfaan Ali, the country is expected to save over USD 60 million annually by 2027 on the importation of three key commodities, including...

Shrimp Prices Plummet in Asia

The third week of June 2024 marked a tumultuous time for the shrimp market in Asia, with prices experiencing significant fluctuations in several key countries. China, Vietnam,...

Thailand’s Shrimp Production Drops by 67 Percent

Thailand has seen a dramatic decline in production, forcing it to import shrimp from Ecuador. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has directed the Department of Fisheries to investigate...

LAFA Calls for Reevaluation of Liberia’s Industrial Shrimp Trawl Plans

The Liberia Artisanal Fishermen Association (LAFA) has raised concerns about the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority's (NaFAA) plan to develop Liberia’s industrial shrimp trawl fishery. LAFA warned...

Shrimp Supply Chain Vulnerable to Food Fraud, Study Finds

A recent study has highlighted the vulnerability of the UK post-harvest seafood supply chain to food fraud, with shrimp being identified as a particularly high-risk product. The...

Australia’s Shrimp Farms Get a Safer and More Cost-Effective Solution

A new water sampling method is being tested by James Cook University researchers to detect viruses in prawn ponds before they can cause widespread damage and financial...

India’s Seafood Exports Hit Record High in FY24

Visakhapatnam Port, India, has emerged as the driving force behind India's seafood export industry. In the fiscal year 2024, the port processed 314,199 metric tons of seafood,...

Declining Shrimp Prices Impact Vietnam’s Hi-Tech Farming Efforts

In Ben Tre, Vietnam, farmers are contending with economic challenges. Despite substantial investments in hi-tech farming methods, a notable decline in shrimp prices has presented hurdles to...

Grupo Almar Partners with DSM-Firmenich to Implement New Shrimp Sustainability Module

DSM-Firmenich has launched a shrimp module for Sustell, a platform aimed at helping shrimp farmers map and reduce the environmental footprint of their operations to meet sustainability...

Aldi Recalls Frozen Shrimp Due to “Flesh-Eating” Bacteria

Aldi, the popular supermarket chain, has initiated a recall of a specific batch of frozen tropical shrimp in France. The recall comes after concerns of contamination with...

Honduras Shrimp Exports Decline Following Mexican Market Blockage

Honduras faces a significant drop in exports after the Mexican market was closed off. Reports from the Vice Chancellery of the Republic reveal a decline of at...

Camimex Forecasts USD 75 Million Export Milestone in 2024

In Vietnam, Camimex Group recently concluded its successful 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. During the event, the company outlined its targets aimed at further solidifying its...

Minh Phu Targets 20% Sales Growth in China

Minh Phu Seafood Corporation is setting its sights on the Chinese market, aiming for a substantial increase in sales. With an initial target to boost sales to...

Clampdown on Illegal Shrimp Imports Boosts Mexico’s Market Confidence

In Mexico, efforts to curb illegal shrimp imports have shown promising results, particularly in stemming the influx of shrimp from Peru. Carlos Urías Espinoza, President of the...

“Shrimp Mafia” Accused of Encroaching on Mangrove Forests in India

Local authorities in Kendrapara, India, have launched an investigation into allegations of illegal encroachment by a "shrimp mafia" within the Mahakalapada forest range of Bhitarkanika national park....

Strict Enforcement of Shrimp and Shark Fishing Bans in Mexico

In the coastal town of Matamoros, Mexico, shrimp fishing plays a pivotal role in the local economy and culture. However, with great opportunity comes great responsibility, as...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Exports to the US Plummet in April 2024

Ecuadorian exports of frozen warm-water shrimp to the United States witnessed a sharp decline in April 2024. According to recent data released by the US National Oceanic...

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Russia’s Shrimp Harvest Hits New Highs

Russia’s domestic shrimp production has seen a significant uptick. The Russian Federal Fisheries Agency...

Georgia’s Shrimp Industry Struggles to Compete with Foreign Imports and Climate Change

Shrimp are a staple of Georgia's coastal cuisine, often celebrated in local festivals and...

Drones Transform Cambodian Rice Fields into High-Tech Farms

In the lush rice paddies of Cambodia’s Takeo province, an unusual scene unfolds: drones...

Tariff Troubles: The Impact on India’s Shrimp Industry

India’s shrimp industry staged a comeback in 2024, with exports surging to their highest...

Sinking Stocks: The Crisis Threatening Mexico’s Shrimp Industry

Mexico’s shrimp fishery faces a mounting crisis driven by the proliferation of cloned or...

Madagascar’s Shrimp Exports Fall Amid Global Demand Slump

In 2024, Madagascar's shrimp exports experienced a decline in value, with earnings dropping to...