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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)...

Shrimpers Prepare for Impact as Hurricane Milton Approaches

As Hurricane Milton looms over the Gulf of Mexico, communities across the southeastern United States, particularly near the Florida-Georgia border, are anxiously tracking its path. In Darien,...

Shrimp Aquaculture on the Rise: Sonora Targets a Record Year

Sonora's shrimp aquaculture industry in Mexico is making strides, benefiting from advancements in farming techniques and favorable climatic conditions. The result is a promising outlook for the...

SEAFDEC Achieves Five Tons of Black Tiger Shrimp Harvest

This year, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center's (SEAFDEC) Aquaculture Department (AQD) announced the harvest of over five tons of black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) from its...

Louisiana Battles Imported Seafood

A Louisiana lawmaker has strongly criticized the Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival for allowing vendors to sell imported shrimp, sparking a wider debate over the future of...

Norway’s Seafood Export Success

Norway’s seafood industry continues to demonstrate resilience, with third-quarter exports rising to NOK 44.1 billion (USD 4.16 billion), a 5% increase from the same period last year....

Shrimp Trade in Peril Amid US Port Strike

Shrimp exporters in the US are facing headwinds as the International Longshoremen's Association strike enters its second week. Operations have ground to a halt at 36 major...

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Madagascar’s Aquatic Allure for Moroccan Investors

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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...

The Premium Price of Purity in Swiss Shrimp

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

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Vietnam’s Shrimp Crackers Crack Global Markets

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