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Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery Earns First RFM Certification

The U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery, encompassing all five Gulf states and federal waters, has become the first shrimp fishery to earn Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM)...

Foreign Imports Devastate Alabama Shrimp Industry

The Alabama shrimp industry is facing a crisis, with 85% of shrimp consumed in the United States being imported from other countries. To raise awareness of this...

Coconut-Based Prebiotic Boosts Shrimp Production and Profitability

GreenSage Prebiotics in Canada has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of their prebiotic solution, Pretego, in improving feed conversion ratio (FCR) and survival rates in farmed shrimp. A Game-Changer...

Shrimp Prices Plummet in Vietnam, Only High-Tech Farmers Remain Profitable

The price of black tiger and whiteleg shrimp in Tra Vinh, Vietnam has been on a downward trend since the beginning of July, with prices decreasing by...

Kerala Government Convenes Emergency Meeting to Address Shrimp Export Crisis

The Kerala government in India has taken the initiative to convene a meeting of affected parties, including fishermen, boat owners, exporters, and officials, to discuss ways to...

Global Shrimp Council Seeks Funding Model to Boost Industry

As the Global Shrimp Council approaches its seven-month milestone, founders are pushing for a mandatory tax similar to Norway's funding model to promote shrimp exports. Mandatory Levy on...

Iran’s Shrimp Exports See Significant Growth in Q1

The Iranian fish and seafood export market has experienced a surge in the first quarter of the Iranian calendar year, with a 30% increase in value and...

US Shrimp Imports See Slight Increase in May, But Prices Take a Hit

According to the latest data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the US imported 63,973 metric tons of shrimp in May 2024, worth USD 486...

One Million Black Tiger Prawns Released into Thai River

The province of Samut Sakhon in Thailand released one million black tiger prawns into the Tha Chin River to promote ecological balance and biodiversity. The ceremony, held...

Honduran National Congress Gives Green Light for Early Shrimp Harvest

The Honduran National Congress has approved an agreement allowing its shrimp to be exported to China without waiting for the validation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)...

Vietnam Shrimp Exports Accelerate as Year-End Demand Boosts Seafood Industry

Vietnam's seafood industry is poised for a period of accelerated growth, driven by increased demand from key markets. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development,...

Shrimp Industry Sees Tentative Recovery with Lower Feed Costs

A recent report from RaboResearch has highlighted positive trends in the global aquaculture industry, with demand for salmon and shrimp showing signs of improvement in the second...

Argentinian Shrimp Sales Take a Hit

The Argentinian seafood industry is experiencing a surge in exports, with a significant increase in squid sales driving the growth. According to recent figures, squid exports have...

Honduras Ships Off First Containers of Shrimp to China

Honduras is set to export its first two containers of shrimp to China, marking a milestone in the country's efforts to strengthen its shrimp sector and expand...

Young Entrepreneurs Turn Shrimp Heads into a Valuable Product

In the small town of Dautillos, Sinaloa, Mexico, two enterprising students, Britany Esparza and Alejandra Soto, have transformed a problem into a valuable opportunity. Tasty Shrimp,...

Iranian Shrimp Exports Surge in Q1, Reaching Record High

According to the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market, the country's fishery exports reached a record high during the first quarter...

Vietnam to Invest USD 21 Million in Shrimp Industry Development

The southernmost province of Ca Mau in Vietnam has announced plans to invest a significant amount of VND 536 billion (USD 21.09 million) in a fisheries sustainable...

India and Korea to Discuss Trade Agreement Upgrades

The Indian government is gearing up for the next round of negotiations with South Korea to upgrade their existing free trade agreement (FTA), which was operationalized in...

Ecuadorian Shrimp Exports Boom in May, Despite Global Market Volatility

Ecuador's shrimp exports surged in May 2024, with the country shipping 124,896 tons of the prized crustacean to global markets, worth USD 602 million. This marks an...

Indonesian Shrimp Firm Sets Sights on New Markets

Indonesian frozen food processor, PT Panca Mitra Multiperdana Tbk (PMMP), is gearing up to maximize sales through strategic expansion into new export markets. According to Christian Jonathan,...

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NOAA Layoffs Threaten Future of U.S. Shrimp Industry

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