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Venezuela Imports US Shrimp Worth Record-Breaking USD 3.1 Million

Venezuela, known for its extensive coastline and seafood exports, made an unprecedented purchase of USD 3.1 million worth of shrimp from the United States in 2023. Shift in...

Bangladesh Shrimp Export Hit by Quality Concerns

Bangladesh's shrimp export industry has encountered a significant downturn, attributed to a decrease in consumption and demand from international buyers, primarily due to the inclusion of harmful...

Prime Shrimp Unveils New Soy Ginger Flavor

Prime Shrimp has unveiled its latest addition to the lineup: Soy Ginger flavored sauced frozen shrimp. Drawing inspiration from Asian cuisines, Prime Shrimp's Soy Ginger flavor features...

Economic Growth Surges as Aquaculture Thrives in Mozambique

In Sofala, Mozambique, the aquaculture sector has emerged as a beacon of hope amidst challenges posed by the fish crisis and restrictions during closure periods. With a...

Ghanaian Fishermen Reap Benefits of Floodgates Dynamics

The periodic opening and closing of the Azizadzi floodgates in Ghana have inadvertently led to an unexpected bumper harvest of crabs and shrimps in the lagoons of...

Plant-Based Seafood Maker New Wave Foods Ceases Operations

New Wave Foods, a prominent player in the plant-based seafood industry, has recently announced the cessation of its operations. The company has opted for an Assignment for...

São Sebastião Collaborates with Artisanal Shrimp Fishermen for Sustainable Practices

São Sebastião in Brazil, through the Department of Fisheries, Agriculture, and Supply of the Secretariat of the Environment (SEMAM), engaged in a dialogue with artisanal shrimp trawlers...

Record-Breaking December Boosts Ecuador’s Shrimp Industry

Ecuador achieved remarkable milestones in its shrimp export sector during December, marking one of the most successful periods in its history. Despite facing challenges, particularly in the...

Seafood Exports Forecasted to Reach USD 9.5 Billion in 2024

In 2024, the global seafood export market is anticipated to surge to USD 9.5 billion, marking a significant 6% uptick from the previous year. This growth trajectory,...

Great Salt Lake Water Levels Plummet, Threatening Utah’s Shrimp Industry

Satellite imagery spanning 37 years highlights a concerning trend in the water levels of Utah's Great Salt Lake in United States, raising alarms about potential ecological collapse....

Honduran Shrimp Farmers Forced to Sell Amidst Ban

The recent federal court blockade in Mexico on Central American shrimp, including from Honduras, has dealt a significant blow to the national aquaculture sector. Since the enforcement...

North Sea Shrimp Scarcity Spurs Price Surge

The North Sea shrimp market in The Netherlands is experiencing a significant scarcity, driving prices upwards towards EUR 100 per kilogram of peeled gray shrimp. Steven Timmermans,...

Canadian Mayor Urges Action Amidst Local Shrimp Fishing Crisis

Amidst the tumultuous waters of the fishing sector in Gaspé, Canada, Mayor Daniel Côté is advocating for measures to support struggling shrimpers. With the industry facing significant...

China Leads Foreign Investment in Indonesian Maritime and Fisheries Sector

China has emerged as the leading contributor to foreign investment in Indonesia during the first three quarters of 2023. This news comes as a boost to the...

Mexican Shrimp Prices on the Rise After Border Closure

The import of shrimp into Mexico has come to a standstill for the past two weeks. Since this closure at the southern border in Chiapas, there has...

White Castle Dives into the Lenten Market with Shrimp Nibblers and More

White Castle has announced the return of the Shrimp Nibblers and Sriracha Shrimp Nibblers to capitalize on the seasonal surge in demand for seafood during Lent. Tapping into...

Community Support Offers Hope for Shrimping Traditions

For generations, shrimping has been a cherished tradition in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, with local shrimpers passing down their expertise and hard work from one generation to...

Fuel Tech’s DGI Technology Elevates Shrimp Aquaculture

Fuel Tech, Inc., a renowned leader in combustion optimization, emissions control, and water treatment, has unveiled groundbreaking findings in shrimp aquaculture through its innovative DGI Dissolved Gas...

Southeastern Louisiana University Deploys Buoys for Shrimp Monitoring in Lake Maurepas

In a proactive move to safeguard the environmental integrity of Lake Maurepas, Southeastern Louisiana University in the United States has commenced the deployment of four buoys dedicated...

Japan’s Shrimp Import Volume Reaches Lowest Point in a Decade

Japan's shrimp imports have plummeted to their lowest levels since 2012. The Japanese Ministry of Finance recently released preliminary trade statistics, revealing a steep decline in the...

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A Billion-Dollar Dilemma for American Shrimp

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Shrimp Fishing Halted: Guatemala’s Move to Safeguard Marine Life

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Vietnam’s Shrimp Industry Eyes $4.3 Billion Export Goal

Vietnam's shrimp industry has emerged as a cornerstone of the nation's export economy, with...