Dam Good Fish Hooks Modern Consumers with Fresh Brand Identity
Seafood brand Dam Good Fish has unveiled a strategic rebranding to strengthen its appeal to health-conscious Indian consumers. The updated identity, featuring a new logo and refined narrative, reinforces the company’s core mission: providing wild-caught, chemical-free seafood that is “good for you, good for the planet.” The rebranding is a
Illegal Shrimp Farms Pose Dual Threat to Surat: Airport Safety and Flood Risks Mount
A persistent network of illegal shrimp farms surrounding Surat International Airport is creating a dual threat of aviation hazards and urban flooding, prompting the city’s mayor to demand urgent action from district authorities. The farms, concentrated in areas like Bhimpore, Abhva, and Khajod, attract large numbers of birds, leading to
China to Lift Ban on Japanese Seafood, Ending Two-Year Impasse
China has agreed to resume importing seafood from Japan, lifting a ban that has been in place for nearly two years following the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The breakthrough was announced by Japanese officials after diplomatic discussions were held in Beijing. The agreement
MPEDA Launches Skill Olympiad to Elevate India’s Value-Added Seafood Exports
In a strategic move to bolster India’s position in the global seafood market, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has launched an interstate Skill Olympiad focused on value-added seafood products. The initiative aims to motivate, recognize, and upgrade the skills of professionals in the seafood processing sector, ultimately boosting
Indian Seafood Exports Surge Nearly 18% in April, Eyes $18 Billion Target by 2030
India’s seafood industry has started the new fiscal year with remarkable strength, recording a sharp 17.81% increase in exports in April 2025, reaching a value of $0.58 billion. This robust performance builds on a record-breaking previous year and signals sustained momentum despite global trade uncertainties. According to data from the
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
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