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The Upper Gulf of California’s Battle for Economic Survival

With the shrimp fishing season nearing its peak in Mexico's Upper Gulf of California, local fishing communities find themselves in a financial tailspin. A trade embargo by...

Shrimp Giant Minh Phu Sees Earnings Surge Amid Dividends Boost

Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, Vietnam’s largest shrimp exporter, has reported a notable rebound in its financial performance, driven by strong dividend contributions from subsidiaries. The company’s after-tax...

New Leadership, New Strategy: Red Lobster Bids Farewell to Shrimp Excess

After a turbulent year, Red Lobster, one of America’s leading seafood chains, has put shrimp at the center of its latest transformation. The shrimp-heavy “Endless Shrimp” promotion,...

Vietnam’s Struggle with US Tariffs

The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has tightened its grip on the imported shrimp market, announcing countervailing duties on frozen warmwater shrimp from Vietnam. This latest...

Economic Pressures Mount for Ecuadorian Shrimp Producers

Ecuador's shrimp sector, despite posting a record export volume of 111,512 metric tons in April 2024, faces headwinds this year. The primary culprit is a steep decline...

Indonesia Targets Egypt for Whiteleg Shrimp Exports

To enhance its seafood exports, Indonesia is turning its attention to Egypt's burgeoning appetite for whiteleg shrimp. This initiative, spearheaded by the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo in...

Shrimp and the Shrinking Power of U.S. Trade Policy

On October 22, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will determine whether the domestic shrimp industry has suffered harm from low-priced imports of frozen warm water shrimp...

Imported Shrimp Scandal Rocks Gulf Coast Festivals

The recent Morgan City Shrimp and Petroleum Festival in the United States found itself mired in controversy when it was revealed that much of the shrimp on...

How Ecuador Stays Ahead in the Aquaculture Arena

Ecuador has established itself as a global leader in shrimp production and exportation, holding the title of the world's largest producer. However, despite its prominent position, the...

Honduras’ Export Hopes Dashed by China

Only one of the 150 containers of Honduran shrimp destined for China will actually be shipped to Beijing. This news has left producers feeling deceived, particularly after...

A Partnership to Enhance Early Shrimp Larval Stages

In Ecuador, Nicovita, a brand under Vitapro, and Texcumar, through its Acuatecsa laboratory, have entered into a partnership to optimize the early stages of shrimp farming, particularly...

From Rice Fields to Global Markets: Ca Mau Embraces Sustainability

The rice-shrimp cultivation area of Thoi Binh district in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta has achieved a notable milestone by securing Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification from the Global...

Shrimp Industry Gathers in Guayaquil for AQUAEXPO 2024

From October 21st to 24th, the Guayaquil Convention Center in Ecuador will become the focal point of the global aquaculture industry as it hosts AQUAEXPO 2024. Organized...

The Struggle to Save Texas Shrimp

October marks National Seafood Month, and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has seized the opportunity to promote one of the state’s critical but struggling sectors—wild-caught shrimp....

Sonora Shrimpers in Dire Straits

The coastal town of Paredoncito in Sonora, Mexico, is facing what many consider the worst shrimp season in its history. According to Maximiliano Otero, president of the...

Whiteleg Shrimp Drives Vietnam’s $2.8 Billion Export Boom

Vietnam’s shrimp industry has experienced a strong recovery in 2024, with export turnover hitting USD 2.8 billion in the first nine months of the year, a 10.5%...

Honduras’ Shrimp Diplomacy: A New Era of Cooperation with China

The export of high-quality white shrimp from Honduras to China signals a pivotal moment in the deepening relationship between the two nations. Salvador Enrique Moncada, the Honduran...

Belize and Taiwan Strengthen Ties with Focus on Shrimp Export Expansion

Belize’s shrimp industry is on the brink of expanding its export potential, thanks to a collaboration with Taiwan. Hernán Zetina, Technical Director of Quarantine, and Zoe Robertson...

Floods and Low Season Push Shrimp Prices Higher in India

The shrimp market in India has seen a notable price increase, driven by tight supplies and disruptions in major shrimp-producing countries. Andhra Pradesh, India's largest shrimp-producing state,...

BioMar Ecuador Secures ASC Certification

BioMar, a key player in the global aquafeed industry, has reached a milestone in Ecuador. Its Guayaquil-based facility has achieved certification under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council's (ASC)...

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