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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...

Exploring Nature-Based Solutions in Shrimp for Skin and Bone Repair

Researchers are investigating innovative nature-based solutions to enhance skin and bone repair, focusing on shrimp shells alongside other marine organisms. This shift in medical science aims to...

Thai Union Claims Red Lobster Owes Millions for Shrimp Supply

As Red Lobster's new owners prepare to take the reins, the embattled seafood chain has revealed that it may owe its parent company, Thai Union Group, USD...

Mexican Aquaculture Leaders Demand Action on Shrimp Commercialization Challenges

Julio Alberto Cabanillas Ramos, the manager of the Confederation of Aquaculture Organizations of the State of Sinaloa (Coades), Mexico, recently addressed critical issues in the shrimp industry...

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

Guatemala has instituted a temporary ban on the fishing of coastal shrimp in the...

Shrimp Wars Heat Up in America’s Gulf

Four months ago, Henry Barnes, mayor of Bayou La Batre, a beleaguered fishing village...

Honduran Shrimp Exports Plunge 67% After Taiwan Trade Deal Ends

Honduras is actively pursuing new export markets for its beleaguered whiteleg shrimp farming industry,...

Punjab’s Shrimp Surge: Aquaculture’s New Frontier

Punjab, long celebrated as India’s breadbasket, is now carving a niche in aquaculture. The...

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...

NOAA Layoffs Threaten Future of U.S. Shrimp Industry

The United States ranks as the world’s sixth-largest producer of wild-caught seafood, an industry...