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Shrimp Exports Drive Nicaragua’s Growing Trade Network

Between September 9 and 15, Nicaragua’s National Port Company (EPN) reported significant maritime activity across the nation’s commercial ports. During this period, 15 international vessels were served,...

Grupo Aquamar Expands Shrimp Exports Across Asia

Founded in 2015, Grupo Aquamar operates across Honduras and Nicaragua, with an annual output of approximately 950 tonnes of shrimp. Exporting to major markets across Mexico, Central...

Shrimp Prices Soar as Supply Shortages Hit Ecuador and Europe

Shrimp markets in Ecuador and Europe have been experiencing a significant surge in prices in recent weeks, driven by a combination of lower supply and robust demand....

Louisiana Shrimp Industry Falters While Tourism Booms

Shrimp is America's favorite seafood, and nowhere is this more evident than in Louisiana. The state boasts a rich tradition of shrimping, supplying a significant portion of...

Shrimping Rebound in Tamaulipas: A Post-Storm Boost for Local Economy

The shrimping fleet of Tamaulipas, Mexico, is set to reactivate employment for 2,400 shrimp harvesters in the city of Tampico, signaling a promising recovery for the local...

Shrimp Leads Vietnam’s Seafood Industry Growth in 2024

Vietnam’s seafood industry has witnessed a steady resurgence, especially in shrimp exports, throughout the first eight months of the year. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and...

Brussels Pushes for Stricter Shrimp Quotas in 2025

This week, the European Commission (EC) unveiled a series of proposals aimed at limiting the fishing efforts of trawlers and longliners in the western Mediterranean. Among these...

French Households Favor Shrimp as Seafood Sales Fall

In France, 2024 has been a year of changing tides in seafood consumption. While the country’s love for fish remains steadfast, with nearly 85,000 tonnes consumed annually...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports: Navigating Troubled Waters

Ecuador's shrimp industry has long been a vital pillar of its economy, cementing the country’s position as the world’s largest shrimp supplier. Yet, recent months have witnessed...

A Frozen Fortune of Shrimp Disappears in New Jersey

A brazen theft recently rocked a small New Jersey town in the United States as a tractor-trailer packed with USD 305,000 worth of frozen shrimp was stolen,...

High Diesel Prices Threaten Shrimping Season in Salina Cruz

The fishermen of Salina Cruz, Mexico, once renowned for their abundant shrimp harvests, are now facing unprecedented challenges. As the shrimping season approaches in mid-October, uncertainty clouds...

Fresh Prawn Sales Rise Sharply in Norway

Last week, 32 tonnes of fresh prawns, valued at NOK 2.7 million (USD 252,800), were traded in Norway, according to Norway’s Raw Fish Association. This represents a...

Guyana’s Aquaculture Sector Eyes USD 2 Million from Shrimp Farming

The Onverwagt Shrimp and Prawns Production Facility, situated on the West Coast of Berbice in Guyana, has harvested 495 kilograms of prawns from a single pond. This...

Parasite Found in Moroccan Seafood Sparks Food Safety Alert

Morocco’s seafood exports have landed in troubled waters, with recent revelations from the European Food Safety System (RASFF) raising concerns over contamination. Central to this issue are...

Can Indonesia’s Shrimp Quality Trump Competition?

Indonesia is emerging as a formidable player in the global shrimp market, capitalizing on its natural advantages and steady production growth. However, the international seafood industry is...

The Soaring Price of Shrimp in Morocco

As the cost of living continues to rise in Morocco, fish prices have once again become a flashpoint of public frustration. Among the various types of seafood...

France Recalls Shrimp and Prawns Over Bacterial Contamination

The French government has issued a nationwide recall of raw shrimp and prawns due to contamination by Vibrio vulnificus, commonly known as the "flesh-eating bacteria." The recall,...

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 and long-term contracts to meet ambitious growth targets. Despite global economic challenges, shrimp...

Shrimp Industry Embraces Innovation to Reduce Environmental Impact

As the Global Shrimp Forum 2024 in Ecuador came to a close, a gathering of BioMar’s top executives offered fresh insights on the future of shrimp aquaculture....

Shrimping Season Resumes in Mexico

The shrimp fisheries of Baja California Sur, Sinaloa, and Nayarit will reopen for commercial activity between September 10 and 25. This period marks the end of a...

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Global Markets Drive Double-Digit Growth for Vietnamese Shrimp

Vietnam’s shrimp export industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, with October figures reaching...

Venezuela Capitalizes on Shrimp Exports Amid Trade Shifts

Venezuela's fishery sector has reached a significant benchmark, with annual production surpassing 300,000 tons,...

Venezuela’s Shrimp Sector Falters After Expropriation and Fire

A fire at a shrimp processing plant in Venezuela has cast a harsh light...

Russia’s Shrimp Harvest Hits New Highs

Russia’s domestic shrimp production has seen a significant uptick. The Russian Federal Fisheries Agency...

Rising Costs in Malaysia Threaten South Korea’s Shrimp Supply

South Korea's imports of frozen black tiger shrimp have experienced a significant decline in...

Georgia’s Shrimp Industry Struggles to Compete with Foreign Imports and Climate Change

Shrimp are a staple of Georgia's coastal cuisine, often celebrated in local festivals and...