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Pricing Concerns Loom Over Future of Vietnamese Shrimp Exports

The Vietnamese shrimp industry is navigating a complex competitive landscape as it grapples with price competition from Ecuadorian and Indian shrimp in both the United States and...

Mexican Fishermen Anticipate Promising Shrimp Season

The coastal fishermen of northern Sinaloa, Mexico, are gearing up for what appears to be a promising shrimp fishing season. Mr. José Antonio Cital, a seasoned fisherman...

Vietnam Emerges as a Top Three Global Shrimp Exporter, Capturing 14% of Market Share

Vietnam's seafood export sector is experiencing growth in 2024, with shrimp at the forefront. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) reports that shrimp exports alone...

Study Found One-Third of Shrimp Products to Be Mislabeled

A recent study by the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) has found that one in three food products labeled as prawns, shrimps, or crayfish contains a different...

ASC and LENK Join Forces to Boost Sustainable Shrimp Farming in Bangladesh

In July 2023, Roy van Daatselaar, Head of the ASC Improver Programme, showcased the Improver Programme at the Bangladesh International Aquaculture & Seafood Show (BIASS). This initiative...

India Develops Turtle Excluder Device to Address US Shrimp Import Ban

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) in India have unveiled a new Turtle Excluder Device (TED)...

MSC Nominates Dutch Shrimp Fishery for Award

The Dutch shrimp fishery has received a prestigious nod from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Belgium, being shortlisted for the ‘Best MSC-Certified Fishery’ award. This accolade is...

Advancements in Honduras-China FTA: A Focus on Shrimp Exports

The recent sixth round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Honduras and China concluded successfully in Beijing. The talks, held from July 29 to...

Sinaloa Confronts Adversities as First Shrimp Harvest Wraps Up

As the first harvest cycle nears its end, the shrimp industry in Sinaloa, Mexico, is encountering serious difficulties. The Confederation of Aquaculture Organizations of Sinaloa (COADES) reports...

Kerala Fishermen Struggle Amid US Shrimp Import Restrictions

Kerala's shrimp industry is grappling with a crisis following the U.S. ban on Indian shrimp imports, implemented for sea turtle conservation reasons. While aimed at protecting marine...

Khulna’s Shrimp Exports Grows Significantly in 2023-24

In the 2023-24 fiscal year, Khulna, Bangladesh, has demonstrated robust performance in the export of fish and fisheries products, with a total of around 41,000 tonnes valued...

FAO Invests in Shrimp Aquaculture Development in Bolivia

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is taking steps to enhance aquaculture practices in Bolivia by training local technicians and investing over USD...

Vietnam Reports 17% Growth in Shrimp Exports in First Half

Vietnam's shrimp export value reached approximately USD 1.6 billion during the first six months of this year, marking a six percent increase compared to the same period...

Shrimp Production in Mexico Faces Alarming Decline

Mexico's shrimp production is undergoing a dramatic downturn, as local fishermen express their frustration over increasingly poor catch results. Abundio Mejía Castro, a leading figure among the...

Indian Finance Minister Reduces Customs Duties on Shrimp Feed

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced new financial measures aimed at revitalizing the country's shrimp industry. This initiative includes a reduction in customs duties on vital...

Norway’s Shrimp Harvest Hits 190 Tonnes in July

As of July 21, Norway's shrimp fishery has reported a harvest of 190 tonnes of prawns, including 120 tonnes of cooked prawns. The shrimp fleet has predominantly...

Filipino Shrimp Farmers Embrace New Technology

In the Philippines, a new technology called i-POND is poised to revolutionize the way shrimp farmers monitor and manage their ponds, offering real-time data and insights that...

Saudi Arabia Prepares for New Shrimp Season in Eastern Province

On August 1, fishermen in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province will embark on a new shrimp fishing season. Spanning six months, this period offers a promising opportunity for...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Farmers Face Rejection in U.S. and Mexico, Spark Protests in Brazil

Ecuadorian shrimp farmers are grappling with an overproduction crisis, leading them to seek new markets for their excess stock at reduced prices. Efforts to offload their shrimp...

Alabama Takes Steps to Ensure Safety of Imported Shrimp

To reassure consumers about the safety and origin of seafood, a Mobile County lawmaker in Alabama, USA, has pre-filed a bill that would provide funding for inspecting...

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