BioMar sees farm partnerships, tech as future of shrimp feed M&A
Traditionally a pure play fish feed producer, BioMar has made three separate investments into the shrimp sector since it entered in 2017
Indonesian vannamei shrimp prices see decline across size range
Shrimp prices in Indonesia have fallen across the board so far in week 38
Lenk scales up Bangladesh ASC black tiger project, launches peeled line
Lenk Frozen Foods is adding another 280 farmers to its cluster improver program this year as it looks to build a retail market for certified black tiger shrimp in Germany
Vietnam trader plans VAP shrimp plant for when financial landscape improves
The business has acquired land near Ho Chi Minh City and intends to start construction when the country's interest and exchange rate situation improves
Thai vannamei prices increase, 70-count remains stable in week 37
The ex-farm prices for vannamei shrimp in Thailand of all sizes saw a notable increase during the week of Sept. 9-15, 2024, except for 70 count shrimp
Vietnam seafood exports recover, but challenges loom for tuna, squid
Vietnam's seafood exports showed a steady recovery in the first eight months of 2024, driven by increased demand and rising prices
Week 38 shrimp price roundup: Multi-year September high in Thailand, China also up
Farm-gate shrimp prices in Thailand have risen to the highest level for the time of year since 2017, according to the latest round-up of global prices by Undercurrent News
Captain Fresh’s CenSea brings in first-ever culinary director
CenSea, a $350m-plus turnover US shrimp importer acquired by India's Captain Fresh earlier this year, has brought in Peter Schonman as national culinary director
US seafood trade imbalance continues to grow in 2024
The total value of US seafood exports was 16% of the total value of US seafood imports during the first half of 2024, down from the 20% ratio seen in 2023
Imported shrimp prices rise in China ahead of Mid-Autumn festival
The price hike reflects optimism around the paired holidays extending seasonal demand this year despite declines in China's shrimp imports amid weak economic conditions