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Shrimp Still Reigns Supreme in America’s Seafood Consumption

The latest report from the National Fisheries Institute (NFI) reveals a notable pattern in American seafood consumption: shrimp remains the reigning favorite on US plates. Despite a...

Punjab Bets Big on Shrimp Farming to Drive Youth Employment and Exports

Punjab's Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has unveiled a targeted internship initiative for shrimp farming in Pakistan. Aimed squarely at young graduates with backgrounds in Fisheries, Aquaculture, and...

Ecuador’s Frozen Shrimp Exports Falter in 2024

Ecuador, a leading shrimp exporter, faced a marked downturn in September 2024 as frozen shrimp exports fell by 11% year-on-year, according to the National Chamber of Fisheries...

Venezuela Pushes for Zero Tariffs on Shrimp Exports to China

Venezuela's shrimp industry is experiencing a gradual yet determined growth in its export potential, according to Fernando Villamizar, president of the Western Shrimp Producers Association (Asoproco). On...

Mazatlán’s Shrimp Season Opens with a 60% Decline in Catches

Mazatlán’s shrimp season has opened with bleak results, as shrimpers in the 2024-2025 cycle grapple with unprecedentedly low yields. Industry insiders, led by Jesús Omar Lizárraga Manjarrez,...

Vietnam Adapts to Trump’s Trade Rules

As Vietnam’s largest seafood export market, the United States presents both tantalizing opportunities and formidable challenges for Vietnamese fisheries, especially in the shrimp sector. With shifting US...

New Partnership Aims to Improve Aquaculture Technologies and Practices in Germany

German feeding systems specialist WEDA Dammann & Westerkamp GmbH partnered with Damm Aquakultur GmbH & Co. KG to advance shrimp and fish farming practices in Germany. This...

Lawmakers Demand Treasury Defend American Shrimp Industry

Three members of Congress—House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Representative Clay Higgins (R-La.), and Representative Troy Nehls (R-Texas)—have requested the U.S. Government Accountability...

Red Lobster Shelves ‘Endless Shrimp’—for Good

Shrimp aficionados heading to Red Lobster may find themselves out of luck: the iconic seafood chain has bid farewell to its much-beloved “endless shrimp” deal. CEO Damola...

Venezuela Targets Chinese Market with Goal of 600,000 Tons of Shrimp by 2030

Fernando Villamizar, president of the Western Shrimp Producers Association (Asoproco) of Venezuela, announced Venezuela’s plan to scale up its shrimp production to 600,000 tons by 2030. Villamizar,...

Vietnam’s Shrimp Exports Surpassing Targets

Vietnam’s shrimp exports are set to surpass the ambitious annual target of USD 10 billion, driven by strong demand across key international markets. As reported by Deputy...

EIB’s Bold Bet on European Shrimp Farming

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has awarded a EUR 35 million (USD 37.63 million) loan to Oceanloop, a German aquaculture technology startup, to drive its ambitious expansion....

Vietnamese Shrimp Exports to UAE: A Small Market with Big Potential

The UAE's position as the 16th largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp between 2018 and 2022 may seem modest, accounting for only 0.5% of Vietnam's total shrimp export...

Revitalising Indonesia’s Shrimp Industry

As Indonesia embarks on a new political chapter under President Prabowo Subianto, the fisheries ministry is setting its sights on a sweeping revival of the nation's shrimp...

The Shrimp Paradox: Popularity Amidst Economic Turmoil

Shrimp has firmly established itself as America’s seafood of choice, with nearly one-quarter of all seafood consumed in the country comprising this beloved crustacean. However, as the...

The Decline of Honduran Shrimp Exports

Honduran shrimp exports are poised to experience a historic downturn as 2024 comes to a close, marking significant challenges for the nation's aquaculture sector. Juan Carlos Javier, the...

Local Investment Promises to Revolutionize Shrimp Production in Fiji

In Fiji, local entrepreneur Apenisa Maracava has invested approximately USD 355,000 to establish a state-of-the-art seawater breeding facility through his company, Purayil Investment Limited. This new project...

Indian Fisheries Adapt to US Market Demands

State authorities in Odisha, India, are now mandating the installation of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) on all fishing trawlers as part of a concerted effort to safeguard...

Norway Experiences 82% Rise in Seafood Exports

October 2023 marked a particularly noteworthy month for Norway. Seafood exports reached a staggering NOK 18.5 billion (USD 1.69 billion), an impressive increase of NOK 914 million...

Is Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry Ready for a Technological Revolution?

Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Commerce Adviser to the Government of Bangladesh, stressed the pressing need for technological innovation within the shrimp sector during a meeting with the Bangladesh...

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Shrimp Markets Diverge in Early 2025

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NOAA Layoffs Threaten Future of U.S. Shrimp Industry

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