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Shrimp Imports Under Scrutiny as NOAA Tightens Regulations

In the latest developments from NOAA’s Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) in the United States, federal efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing are intensifying,...

Vietnamese Shrimp Export Prices Show Stability in Key Markets

Vietnam's shrimp export industry is navigating through stable pricing trends across key global markets, according to data released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers...

Crisis Hits Nicaraguan Shrimp Industry as Production Plummets

The Nicaraguan shrimp industry faces a dire crisis, with forecasts predicting a 39.9% drop in shrimp production for 2024. Steady Decline: From Prosperity to Peril The decline in farmed...

KUFOS Promotes Whiteleg Shrimp Farming in India

The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) in India has successfully completed field trials of whiteleg shrimp. This marks a significant step towards popularizing this...

St. Kitts and Nevis Launches USD 620,000 Project to Boost Shrimp Production

The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean has teamed up with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to launch a USD 620,000 project, supported...

Gulf Marketing Group Launches B201 Shrimp Line in Vietnam

On June 6, 2024, Gulf Marketing Group (GMG), headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, achieved a milestone in Vietnam's seafood industry with the inauguration of its Binh...

Vietnamese Shrimp Exports to EU Reach USD 134 Million, Up 1.2%

As of May 15, 2024, Vietnamese shrimp exports to the EU have reached USD 134 million, marking a modest increase of 1.2% compared to the same period...

French Fish Farmers Gain Approval for Giant Shrimp

Three fish farmers in Dombes, France, have secured an authorization from the Ain prefecture for 2024. This decision grants them permission to introduce Macrobrachium rosenbergii, a coveted...

Coast Guard Seizes 300 Kilograms of Shrimp in Bahrain

The Public Prosecution of Bahrain has ordered the detention of a man for trading shrimp during the ban season. The Coast Guard apprehended the individual, discovering eight...

Sonora Shrimp Farms Set for a Promising Year

The Aquaculture Health Committee of the State of Sonora (Cosaes) in Mexico has expressed optimism about the shrimp farming prospects for this year. Plans are in place...

Shrimp Farming in Nicaragua Faces Significant Decline

Nicaragua has seen a dramatic decline in production since 2023, a trend that has persisted into 2024. According to the Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN), shrimp production...

Indian Shrimp Exporters Anticipate 10% Revenue Growth

Indian shrimp exporters are poised to see a revenue growth of 8-10% this fiscal year, buoyed by a resurgence in demand from major importing nations and improved...

Redfish Quota Increases Amidst Concerns from Canadian Shrimpers

As the commercial redfish fishery in Canada reopens on Saturday, the federal Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, has emphasized that agents...

Mexico’s Aquaculture Sector Pushes for Action Against Shrimp Smuggling

Julio Alberto Cabanillas Ramos, the manager of the Aquaculture Confederations of the State of Sinaloa, Mexico, announced that crucial commitments have been secured from the National Customs...

Mount Pleasant Shrimp Dock and Processing Facility Undergoes Major Renovation

A refurbishment of Mount Pleasant’s shrimp dock and processing facility in South Carolina, United States, is set to strengthen the local shrimping community, ensuring the continuation of...

Shrimp Industry in Sonora Thrives Despite Workforce Reductions

In the northern province of Sonora, Mexico, the aquaculture sector has faced challenges due to the devaluation of the dollar. This economic shift has forced producers to...

Mexico Re-Certified for Shrimp Exports to the United States

Mexico has successfully obtained certification from the United States, allowing the export of shrimp to the country. This certification is issued annually by the US Department of...

U.S. Bans Chinese Shrimp Producer Over Alleged Use of Uyghur Forced Labor

Three more Chinese companies, including shrimp producer Shandong Meijia Group, have been banned from exporting their products to the United States. This decision, driven by allegations of...

Cyclone Remal Devastates Shrimp Farming in Bangladesh

Cyclone Remal has wreaked havoc on the shrimp farming industry in Bagerhat, Bangladesh, causing extensive damage and financial losses. According to the Department of Fisheries, the cyclone,...

U.S. Fishing Industry’s Death Rate 40 Times Higher Than Average

Shrimping in the Gulf of Mexico, United States, is a demanding and hazardous occupation. Texas shrimpers endure grueling month-long boat stints, battling not only the strenuous labor...

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French Households Favor Shrimp as Seafood Sales Fall

In France, 2024 has been a year of changing tides in seafood consumption. While...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Exports: Navigating Troubled Waters

Ecuador's shrimp industry has long been a vital pillar of its economy, cementing the...

Parasite Found in Moroccan Seafood Sparks Food Safety Alert

Morocco’s seafood exports have landed in troubled waters, with recent revelations from the European...

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...

Fresh Prawn Sales Rise Sharply in Norway

Last week, 32 tonnes of fresh prawns, valued at NOK 2.7 million (USD 252,800),...

Shrimp Prices Soar as Supply Shortages Hit Ecuador and Europe

Shrimp markets in Ecuador and Europe have been experiencing a significant surge in prices...