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Honduras Ships Off First Containers of Shrimp to China

Honduras is set to export its first two containers of shrimp to China, marking a milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its shrimp sector and expand...

Young Entrepreneurs Turn Shrimp Heads into a Valuable Product

In the small town of Dautillos, Sinaloa, Mexico, two enterprising students, Britany Esparza and Alejandra Soto, have transformed a problem into a valuable opportunity. Tasty Shrimp,...

Iranian Shrimp Exports Surge in Q1, Reaching Record High

According to the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market, the country's fishery exports reached a record high during the first quarter...

Vietnam to Invest USD 21 Million in Shrimp Industry Development

The southernmost province of Ca Mau in Vietnam has announced plans to invest a significant amount of VND 536 billion (USD 21.09 million) in a fisheries sustainable...

India and Korea to Discuss Trade Agreement Upgrades

The Indian government is gearing up for the next round of negotiations with South Korea to upgrade their existing free trade agreement (FTA), which was operationalized in...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Exports Boom in May, Despite Global Market Volatility

Ecuador's shrimp exports surged in May 2024, with the country shipping 124,896 tons of the prized crustacean to global markets, worth USD 602 million. This marks an...

Indonesian Shrimp Firm Sets Sights on New Markets

Indonesian frozen food processor, PT Panca Mitra Multiperdana Tbk (PMMP), is gearing up to maximize sales through strategic expansion into new export markets. According to Christian Jonathan,...

Kerala Shrimp Industry in Crisis as Japan and US Slash Imports

The shrimp industry in Kerala, India, is facing a crisis due to a significant reduction in imports from Japan and the United States. This double blow has...

Sao Ta Foods Experiences 17% Sales Growth in First Half of the Year

Sao Ta Foods has announced that its sales reached USD 95 million in the first six months of the year, representing a 17% increase over the same...

Brazilian Shrimp Exports Get Boost from Australia Approval

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock in Brazil has received approval from Australia to export shrimp and shrimp meat to the country. This milestone marks an expansion...

Omani Bioproducts Company Makes Headway on $96.13 Million Aquafeed Factory

Omani Bioproducts Co. has reached a significant milestone in the construction of its RO 37 million (USD 96.13 million) animal feed and aquafeed factory at the Khazaen...

Indonesia-US Agreement Boosts Shrimp Market Access

A new regulatory framework agreement has been forged between Indonesia and the United States. This agreement, facilitated by the Marine Affairs and Fishery Ministry, aims to enhance...

China’s Shrimp Feed Industry Sees Substantial Increase

China’s shrimp feed industry is experiencing substantial growth, with production expected to reach 1.824 million tonnes, a notable increase from 1.656 million tonnes in the previous year,...

Challenges Plague Bangladesh’s Shrimp Industry Amid Export Decline

Bangladeshi shrimp faces tumultuous times as the industry grapples with a significant decline in performance. Factors contributing to this downturn include a dwindling fish supply, limited product...

Imported Shrimp Threatens Survival of Local Georgia Shrimpers

The shrimp industry in Georgia, United States, has found itself at a pivotal crossroads, with a new federal investigation casting a long shadow over its future. WTOC...

Norway Sees Rise in Shrimp Trade and Value

The Norwegian shrimp industry has experienced remarkable growth in 2024. So far this year, 687 tonnes of fresh prawns have been sold, generating a substantial revenue of...

Significant Growth Expected in Whiteleg Shrimp Harvests

Global whiteleg shrimp harvests will grow significantly, according to Norwegian seafood analytics company Kontali. At the recent Shrimp Summit in Chennai, India, Kontali analyst Erwin Termaat noted...

China’s Shrimp Consumption Doubles

In China, the appetite for fish and seafood, including shrimp, has more than doubled over the past two decades. Steady Rise in Per Capita Consumption From 2018 to 2022,...

Indian Fishermen Urge Government to Address U.S. Shrimp Export Restrictions

Fishermen in India have called on the government to address the ongoing restrictions imposed by the United States on Indian seafood exports, specifically shrimp. These restrictions are...

Quebec Government Allocates $6.7 Million to Revitalize Shrimp Fisheries

André Lamontagne, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, unveiled a substantial CAD 6.7 million (USD 4.9 million) investment plan during his recent visit to Gaspé. The...

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Tiger Prawns Face Price Pressure as Overseas Demand Wanes

Australian fishers are calling on domestic consumers to embrace wild-caught tiger prawns. The season...

Strong Market Recovery Lifts Vietnam’s Shrimp Exports in August

Vietnam’s shrimp industry is entering its peak season, with exporters employing competitive pricing strategies...

High Diesel Prices Threaten Shrimping Season in Salina Cruz

The fishermen of Salina Cruz, Mexico, once renowned for their abundant shrimp harvests, are...

Shrimp Boosts Vietnam’s Seafood Exports in 2024 Forecast

The Vietnamese seafood sector has shown remarkable resilience this year, with shrimp exports leading...

The Soaring Price of Shrimp in Morocco

As the cost of living continues to rise in Morocco, fish prices have once...

France Recalls Shrimp and Prawns Over Bacterial Contamination

The French government has issued a nationwide recall of raw shrimp and prawns due...