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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...

“Endless Shrimp” Direct Contributor to Red Lobster Bankruptcy, Says New CEO

In May, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, marking the end of a chapter defined by its ill-fated "Endless Shrimp" offer. The company, burdened by mounting losses, shuttered...

Disease-Free Facilities Take the Lead in Binh Thuan

Ten facilities in Vietnam's Binh Thuan province have been officially certified as disease-free by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine as of August 2024. Disease-Free Certification...

Oman’s Push for Sustainable Shrimp Practices

On Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources inaugurated the Shrimp al Wusta 2024 festival, a four-day event aimed at raising awareness about the importance...

Floods and False Promises: Honduras Faces Dual Threats

Shrimp producers in southern Honduras are grappling with significant challenges. Amidst unrelenting rains, local farmers find themselves battling both natural disasters and economic uncertainty, with floods and...

Shrimp Fishing Ban Eased in Pacific Waters

Mexico has announced the phased lifting of a temporary shrimp fishing ban along the Pacific Ocean coast, including the crucial waters of the Gulf of California. The...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Industry Takes a Sustainable Turn

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the Ecuadorian National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) have jointly launched a pioneering educational initiative aimed at transforming Ecuador's shrimp farming industry....

Norwegian Shrimp Producer Secures Major Sustainability Grant

Stella Polaris, a shrimp producer in Norway’s Senja municipality, has secured NOK 42.2 million (USD 3.98 million) in grants from Innovation Norway to spearhead a green transformation...

Shrimp Farming Revitalizes Coastal Economies in the Gulf of Nicoya

Shrimp farming has become an essential contributor to the economic diversification of coastal communities in the Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica. This industry, which carefully integrates ecosystem...

Mexico’s Battle Against Foreign Competition

For years, Mexico’s federal authorities have attempted to shield Sinaloa's shrimp farmers from the tide of foreign imports, with little to show for their efforts. The goal...

Shrimp Industry Under Scrutiny: The High Cost of Low Prices

A recent investigation by the Associated Press (AP) has cast a harsh light on labor practices in the global shrimp industry, accusing major Western supermarkets of driving...

Shrimp Exports Keep Ca Mau on Track for Record Turnover

By August 2024, Ca Mau, a leading province in Vietnam’s seafood export sector, had achieved an export turnover of more than USD 838.7 million. Despite global political...

Punjab Chief Minister Launches Pakistan’s Largest Shrimp Farming Project

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has inaugurated Pakistan's largest pilot project for shrimp farming. The initiative, located in Jhalarin North near Muzaffargarh, is an effort to capitalize...

Power Outages Threaten Ecuador’s Shrimp Industry

Ecuador’s shrimp industry is facing a severe threat due to unexpected power outages. The National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) has raised alarms about the potential for massive...

Iceland Warns Rivals as it Trademarks King Prawn Ring

As the festive season approaches, Iceland Foods has made an audacious move to protect one of its flagship products: the King Prawn Ring. The retailer has filed...

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