Kerala Trawler Operators Seek Government Lifeline Amid Mounting Debts and Market Shocks
Kerala’s fishing boat operators are urgently appealing to the State government for support as they grapple with a severe financial crisis threatening the viability of the State’s approximately 3,600 trawling vessels. The operators cite a combination of escalating operational costs, crippling debt, and destabilizing international market pressures as key reasons
India’s Cultivated Meat Breakthrough: Biokraft Foods Unveils Lab-Grown Trout & Chicken, Eyes 2026 Market Launch
In a landmark step toward sustainable food innovation, Mumbai-based Biokraft Foods has unveiled India’s first cultivated seafood prototypes—structured trout fillets grown from cells—and announced plans to seek regulatory approval for lab-grown chicken, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s alternative protein journey. From Himalayan Waters to Lab Plates: Cultivated Trout
India’s Blue Revolution Takes Center Stage: MPEDA Unveils Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) & Vibrant New Logo
India’s Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is set to launch the inaugural Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB) from July 1 to 3, 2025, at the Chennai Trade Centre. This landmark event aims to bring together 150 exhibition stalls and over 2,500 delegates under one roof, marking a significant step in
Our Nets Are Empty, Our Voices Ignored: A Karnataka Fisherman’s Plea for Justice on the Vanishing Coast
My name is Raju, and for generations, my family has cast nets into the Arabian Sea from Honnavar, a quiet coastal town in Karnataka. The sea has always been our mother—she fed us, shaped our traditions, and sheltered our homes. But today, as I stand on the shore where my
Tamil Nadu’s 61-Day Fishing Ban: A Delicate Dance Between Livelihoods and Ocean Conservation
Every year, as summer transitions into monsoon, Tamil Nadu’s bustling coastal regions fall silent. The state’s annual 61-day fishing ban, enforced from April to June, has begun, leaving ports deserted and fishing communities grappling with its economic ripple effects. While the ban aims to safeguard marine ecosystems during critical breeding
U.S. Tariff Pause Brings Temporary Relief to Indian Shrimp Exporters
In a significant development for India’s seafood industry, President Donald Trump’s decision to pause a planned 26% tariff on Indian shrimp exports, reducing it to 10% until July 2025, has brought temporary relief to Indian exporters. This move allows India to resume shipments of 35,000–40,000 tonnes of shrimp (2,000 containers)
Indian Shrimp Exporters Face ₹600 Crore Loss as US Imposes Additional Tariffs
The recent imposition of a 26% tariff on Indian shrimp exports to the United States has sent shockwaves through India’s seafood industry. With the financial impact of these tariffs estimated at a staggering ₹600 crore, Indian shrimp exporters are grappling with the looming consequences of the US’s decision. This move,
Ecuador Set to Replace India as Largest Shrimp Supplier to the US Amid Tariff Disputes
In a dramatic shift in the global seafood supply chain, Ecuador is poised to become the largest shrimp supplier to the United States, surpassing India. This change comes on the heels of new US tariffs imposed on Indian seafood, including a significant 26% levy on shrimp, which has created a
Indian Seafood Exports Reel Under US Tariffs: Shrimp Industry Faces Crisis
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the seafood industry, the United States has announced reciprocal tariffs on seafood imports from India, specifically targeting shrimp and a range of other marine products. This bold decision, which follows months of trade tensions, has raised questions about the future of global
Global Tuna Stocks Surge in Sustainability: Insights from the March 2025 ISSF Report
The latest report from the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), released in March 2025, highlights significant strides in the sustainability of global tuna stocks. This update is crucial for understanding the health of tuna fisheries, which are vital for food security and economic stability worldwide. Below, we explore the key
Week 13 Shrimp Price Trends: India Gains Momentum as Vietnam Struggles
The global shrimp market remains a dynamic landscape, with Week 13 of 2025 highlighting stark contrasts between two of Asia’s shrimp production powerhouses: India and Vietnam. As reported by Undercurrent News on March 25, 2025, farm-gate shrimp prices in India surged, driven by supply shortages and robust demand, while Vietnam
Indian Seafood Tech Firm Expands with $4.5 Million Investment in Aqua Biologicals
In a significant move to strengthen its position in India’s burgeoning aquaculture sector, AquaConnect, a leading Indian seafood technology company, has announced a $4.5 million (€4.2 million) investment in new research and development (R&D) and production infrastructure in Gujarat. The investment marks a strategic expansion into farm care biologicals, positioning
India’s Seafood Industry Set to Benefit from Turtle Excluder Device Subsidy
In a move poised to revolutionize India’s fishing practices and revive its seafood exports, the Union government is preparing to launch a subsidy scheme for turtle excluder devices (TEDs) in fishing nets. This initiative signals a significant step toward balancing environmental sustainability with economic growth in the nation’s fisheries sector.