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Shrimp Boosts Vietnam’s Seafood Exports in 2024 Forecast

The Vietnamese seafood sector has shown remarkable resilience this year, with shrimp exports leading the charge. Amid a dynamic international market, the nation’s shrimp industry is poised...

Tamaulipas Shrimp Fleet Emerges as the Largest in the Gulf of Mexico

The shrimp fleet of Tamaulipas has asserted itself as the largest in both the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Antonio Varela Flores, the Secretary of...

Tiger Prawns Face Price Pressure as Overseas Demand Wanes

Australian fishers are calling on domestic consumers to embrace wild-caught tiger prawns. The season in the Gulf of Carpentaria, northern Queensland, has begun sluggishly, with catches down...

Shrimp Market Set for Recovery as Western Economies Rebound

The gradual recovery of Western economies from post-COVID recessionary pressures is set to revitalize global shrimp markets, according to Rabobank. Demand, which has been subdued, is expected...

US Approves Thai Shrimp for Federal Trade

The United States government has officially removed Thai shrimp from its lists of products suspected of being produced through forced or child labor, according to Labour Minister...

Mitsui Bets Big on Shrimp to Boost Global Protein Supply Chain

Mitsui & Co., one of Japan’s largest trading houses, is positioning itself at the forefront of the global shrimp market as part of a broader strategy to...

Shrimp Fishing Ban Impacts Fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico

Fishermen from the ports of Alvarado and Tuxpan are facing new challenges due to the recent extension of the shrimp fishing ban in the Gulf of Mexico,...

Phu Yen’s Shrimp Farmers Hit Hard by Aquaculture Crisis

Shrimp and seafood farmers in Phu Yen's Cu Mong lagoon area are reeling from a crisis marked by mass deaths of lobsters, marine fish, and shrimp. In...

Illegal Shrimp Extraction in Mexico: A Growing Concern

In Nayarit, the illegal extraction of shrimp is reaching alarming levels. According to Juan de Dios Fernández, leader of the State Ribereña Federation, over 3,000 tons of...

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...

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Madagascar’s Shrimp Exports Fall Amid Global Demand Slump

In 2024, Madagascar's shrimp exports experienced a decline in value, with earnings dropping to...

Russia’s Shrimp Harvest Hits New Highs

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

Global Markets Drive Double-Digit Growth for Vietnamese Shrimp

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

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...

Venezuela Capitalizes on Shrimp Exports Amid Trade Shifts

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

The Economic Ripple Effects of US Tariffs on Vietnam’s Seafood Hub

Vietnam's seafood industry confronts a fresh hurdle as US President Donald Trump delays reciprocal...