Australian demand for Vietnamese black tiger shrimp remains strong
Vietnamese black tiger exports to Australia remained stable in 2013 despite the trend of increasing imports of vannamei shrimp over black tiger in many consumer markets
EU shrimp buyers sitting on stocks hope for further fall in prices
Shrimp buyers in EU and US with stock are sitting off and waiting for prices to fall further, with some still having to buy to meet commitments; all waiting for true production picture to develop soon
Shrimp prices creating tough situation for US foodservice
A 14-year high in shrimp prices has come at a difficult time for US eateries, when they would usually be hoping to attract Lent custom
Thai Union: MW Brands can reach €1bn sales within three to five years
Paris-based tuna canner has ability to up sales by nearly 50% in next few years, says Thai Union president, as he reiterates better outlook ahead for the Thai tuna and shrimp business
Shrimp farming boom in India’s West Bengal as farmlands shrink
The government of the Indian state of West Bengal is now finding ways to legalize this flourishing trade of shrimp, even as salinity is spreading thick and fast
Vietnam continues to expand vannamei shrimp farming
The move from black tiger to vannamei shrimp farming in Vietnam is continuing
Ecuador pushing for trade moves to open shrimp export market wider in EU, Brazil
Ecuador has been taking steps on trade that could have a big impact on shrimp exporters
Vietnamese firms shrink back in US shrimp trade war
High costs incurred by Vietnam’s shrimp exporters on lawsuits and administrative procedures as part of US anti-dumping legal process have discouraging effect
Indian exporters worry as rupee strengthens against the dollar
Indian seafood exporters fear the strengthening of the rupee against the dollar will cause a volume drop in shipment, considering product has become costlier for buyers
India targets seafood earnings of $10bn as 2013 value surges 30%
India plans to grow its seafood exports to $10bn by 2020, as tripling in value of vannamei shrimp sales drives 2013 export value up 30% y-o-y