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Bangladesh’s Aquaculture Sector Faces USD 140 Million Climate Loss

Bangladesh's aquaculture sector has suffered a loss of USD 140 million over the past decade, primarily attributed to the adverse effects of climate change, according to a...

US Market Squeeze Hits Mexican Shrimp Exports

In recent times, the global market for blue shrimp has witnessed a notable 40% recovery in volumes, bringing a glimmer of optimism to Mexican producers. However, the...

Vietnamese Shrimp Exports Face Quota Hurdles in Korean Market

Vietnam has been grappling with constraints on its shrimp exports to South Korea due to existing quotas. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) reveals...

Louisiana Shrimp Association Takes Legal Action Against Biden Administration

The Louisiana Shrimp Association (LSA), with legal representation from the Pelican Institute's Center for Justice, has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against the National...

CPTPP Sparks 5 Years of Growth for Vietnamese Seafood Industry

After five years of Vietnam's participation in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Vietnamese seafood industry has witnessed substantial growth and positive changes....

Changyi, China Emerges as a Hotspot for Strategic Investments

Changyi, China, is actively positioning itself as an investment magnet to attract more investors. This strategic move is part of the city's broader efforts to provide robust...

Thai Union Exits Red Lobster Amid Financial Struggles

Thai Union Group, the seafood supplier and owner of Red Lobster, has announced its intention to exit the business. The decision comes as a result of a...

Ecuador’s Imports and Exports Dip in 2023

Ecuador finds itself grappling with a decline in both exports and imports in 2023. The Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor) sheds light on the factors contributing to...

Taiwan Remains Top Destination for Honduran Shrimp

Honduran exporters of farmed shrimp continued to prioritize the Taiwanese market in 2023, despite the diplomatic rupture declared by the Honduran government. According to a report from...

Brazilian Authorities Bust Shrimp Smuggling Operation

The Brazilian Military Brigade seized over BRL 2 million (USD 406,000) worth of shrimp without provenance in the southern region of the country. The operation unfolded following...

TCRTS Announces Shrimp Summit 2024

The shrimp industry grapples with a persistent crisis of low prices, posing challenges to the livelihoods of smallholder producers, particularly in Asia. As the industry seeks solutions,...

FDA Reports 59 Shrimp Refusals in 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently disclosed detailed data on seafood entry line refusals, highlighting a significant focus on shrimp shipments. In December, the...

Indonesian Shrimp Pond Worker Found Dead

In a somber incident on Tuesday, Sugianto, commonly known as Kinoy, a 40-year-old shrimp pond cleaning worker, was discovered lifeless in a shrimp pond in Sergai, Indonesia. Details...

Rabobank’s Global Aquaculture Update: Salmon Prospers, Shrimp Struggles

Salmon is poised to maintain its status as the most lucrative sector in aquaculture throughout the first half of 2024, according to the latest Global Aquaculture Update...

Vietnamese Aquatic Exports Surpass Targets, Reach USD 9.2 Billion in 2023

In 2023, the Vietnamese aquatic products industry exports soared to USD 9.2 billion. This not only surpassed expectations but also accounted for 92% of the set plan....

Japanese Government Eyes Major Investment in Honduras Port

The Japanese Government is actively considering investment opportunities in the port of Henecán, located in the southern region of Honduras. The National Port Company (ENP) recently revealed...

EUR 559,000 Investment in Sustainable Shrimp Fishing Research

In the Netherlands, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is set to embark on a research project aimed at exploring the viability of sustainable shrimp fishing in the...

Finance Minister Unveils USD 466 Million Plan to Transform Guyana’s Agriculture Landscape

The Government of Guyana has announced its plans to infuse a substantial sum of 97.6 billion GYD (466 million USD) into the agriculture sector. Finance Minister, Dr....

A Decade of Challenges in Mazatlán’s Fishing Sector

In the coastal city of Mazatlán, Mexico, the fishing sector has faced a significant decline over the past decade, reaching a critical point of vulnerability. The absence...

Experts Weigh in on Shrimp’s Impact on Health

In the ongoing debate about the health implications of consuming shrimp, nutrition professionals provide varied perspectives on whether this seafood delicacy is a boon or a bane...

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The Struggle to Save Texas Shrimp

October marks National Seafood Month, and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has seized...

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Sonora Shrimpers in Dire Straits

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From Rice Fields to Global Markets: Ca Mau Embraces Sustainability

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

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