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Honduran Shrimp Industry Seeks Breakthrough in Chinese Market

In an effort to explore new avenues for growth, six prominent shrimp companies from Honduras along with a marketing firm are gearing up to participate in the...

Cameroon’s Efforts to Combat Illegal Fishing for Shrimp Export Recovery

Cameroon's shrimp industry has faced significant challenges due to the European Union's (EU) red card sanction, which has banned Cameroonian fishing products from the European market since...

Texas Legislators Aim to Support Local Shrimping Industry

In response to challenges posed by high fuel costs and an influx of imported shrimp, Texas state representatives are stepping up efforts to assist local shrimpers. Addressing Financial...

English Seafood Supplier Plans Expansion After Securing £50 Million Funding

Sykes Seafood, based in Warrington, England, is poised for growth following the acquisition of a substantial funding package from HSBC. This GBP 50 million (USD 62.6 million)...

Legislative Support Bolsters Honduran Shrimp Market

Efforts to bolster the shrimp industry in Honduras are gaining traction following Mexico's decision to reopen its markets to Honduran crustaceans. The Special Legislative Commission for Shrimp...

Honduran Shrimp Industry Hit Hard by 59.52% Drop in Taiwan Exports

Shrimp exports from Honduras to Taiwan are experiencing a significant decline. According to recent data from the National Aquaculturists Association of Honduras (Andah), seafood exports to Taiwan...

Guatemala Resumes Shrimp Export to Mexico Following Court Order

The shrimp industry in Guatemala is set to rebound following a favorable ruling from the District Court of Sinaloa, Mexico, allowing the resumption of shrimp exports from...

Korea Invests in Alternative Seafood Research

The Korean government has chosen four consortia to spearhead research efforts into seaweed-based substitutes and lab-grown fish. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has committed to a...

Crisis in Goa’s Shrimp Farming: Numbers Plummet

Goa's aqua farmers in India, have encountered significant hurdles, leading to a decline in their numbers. What was once a promising industry with around 20 farmers in...

Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry Faces Decline in Demand

The shrimp industry in Bangladesh is experiencing a decline that has raised concerns about its future viability. The once-thriving industry is grappling with a combination of factors...

White Spot Syndrome Virus Uncontainable Like COVID-19, Experts Warn

A recent discovery of white spot syndrome virus in wild prawns off the New South Wales North Coast in Australia has prompted serious concerns within the aquaculture...

Vietnamese Shrimp Exports to Japan Show Growth

Vietnamese shrimp exports to Japan witnessed a promising uptick in the first quarter of 2024, with a notable 14.4% increase compared to the same period last year....

Mexico Reopens Market for Honduran Shrimp

Mexico has once again opened its doors to Honduran shrimp, ending a year-long closure of the market. This development was confirmed by Arnaldo Castillo, head of Honduras'...

Protesters Claim Ecuadorian Shrimp Imports Threaten Mexican Shrimp Industry

Over 300,000 individuals engaged in the shrimp industry are feeling the pressure of continued shrimp imports into Mexico, particularly from Ecuador, affecting livelihoods and the future of...

Honduran Shrimp Exporters Turn Away from China

For Honduran shrimp producers and processing plants, China is not a viable option for export. Despite favorable tariff exemptions announced by Honduran authorities, including the Ministry of...

Australia Fishing Industry Adapts Post-Mothership Suspension

The Australian shrimp fishing industry is grappling with significant changes following the suspension of Sea Swift's mothership operations last August. This development has had a notable impact...

Norwegian Seafood Exports Show Growth in April

In April, Norway experienced a notable surge in seafood exports, reaching NOK 13.9 billion (USD 1.29 billion)—a 7% increase compared to the same month last year. Let's...

US DOC to Reduce Anti-Subsidy Tax on Ecuadorian Shrimp Imports

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has taken steps to preliminarily reduce the anti-subsidy tax (CVD) concerning the importation of frozen warm water shrimp from Ecuador. This...

Shrimp Farm Closure Hits Honduran Economy Hard

More than 900 workers have been laid off following the closure of a shrimp farm in Choluteca, Honduras. This closure was prompted by a sharp decline in...

Bangladesh Explores Growth in Fishery Sector Export

Business leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) are advocating for enhanced policy support and infrastructure development to leverage the vast potential...

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