Can Shrimp Ride the Avocado Wave? Exploring the Potential of a Targeted Marketing Campaign

For decades, avocados have enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity, transforming from a niche fruit to a ubiquitous symbol of healthy living and culinary delight. But can shrimp, a staple in many cultures and a valuable economic resource, replicate this success story? This question lies at the heart of a

Transforming India’s Seafood Industry: A Blueprint for Innovation and Growth

India’s seafood industry is poised for a revolution, driven by a strategic shift towards public-private partnerships in research, development, and technology transfer.** This progressive move, spearheaded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), aims to diversify aquaculture technologies and meet evolving market demands. With the ambitious goal of exceeding

India’s Seafood Export Target for FY24: Unlikely to Be Met

India’s seafood export target for FY24 is unlikely to be met due to several factors, including tepid buying from key markets such as the US, China, Japan, and Europe. Additionally, there is weak demand for peeled frozen products in the US retail market. Exporters do not see any substantial improvement

India’s Fight for Fairness in Fisheries Subsidies

India is taking a strong stand in the World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations on fisheries subsidies, advocating for a principle of “polluter pays” that would hold countries accountable for the environmental damage caused by their fishing fleets. This principle would require countries that engage in distant-water fishing to stop subsidizing

India’s Bold Ambition: Doubling Seafood Value Addition by 2030 to Triumph Over Global Rivals

“India’s Bold Ambition: Doubling Seafood Value Addition by 2030 to Triumph Over Global Rivals In a strategic move to counter growing competition from nations like Thailand, Vietnam, and China, the Marine Products Exports Development Authority of India (Mpeda) is gearing up to double the share of value-added seafood products over

Indian and Ecuadorian Shrimp Suppliers Face Mounting Pressure in Chinese Market

Indian and Ecuadorian shrimp suppliers are facing a confluence of challenges in the Chinese market, leading to financial losses and heightened uncertainty for their businesses. Already grappling with low shrimp prices and a demanding market environment, these exporters encountered further setbacks at the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo (CFSE) in

Navigating the Seafood Seascape: Technology’s Transformative Voyage in India’s Seafood Retail Industry

Technology has revolutionized the seafood retail industry in India, impacting how seafood is sourced, distributed, marketed, and consumed. Technological advancements have enhanced supply chain transparency, traceability, and efficiency through blockchain technology and IoT devices. E-commerce and online marketplaces have expanded consumer access to a wider variety of seafood products. Mobile

Riding the Waves: US Shrimp Imports Poised to Surge After Over a Year Underwater

American shrimp aficionados rejoice - there is light at the end of the tunnel after over a year of shrinking shrimp supplies. New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggests shrimp import volumes into the United States have posted year-over-year increases for three months straight.