Aquafeeds
PCR-based diagnostic platform developed to evaluate aquafeed biosecurity risks
The Aquaculture Pathology Laboratory’s new diagnostic platform combines two PCR methods to assess biosecurity risks of formulated aquaculture feeds.
Aquafeeds
Hand, timer or sound: What 17 seasons of pond records say about feeding shrimp
Sonic feeding, best for larger farms, requires major capital and technical staff. Smaller operations may still prefer well-managed hand or timer systems.
Innovation & Investment
Responsible Seafood Innovation Award finalist: Giving shrimp farmers an edge with traceability and AI
Aquapulse is a 2026 Responsible Seafood Innovation Award finalist for combining farm data, seafood traceability and AI-powered trade intelligence.
Health & Welfare
Lidl GB bans eyestalk ablation for farmed prawns, joining nine other U.K. retailers
Lidl GB bans eyestalk ablation in farmed prawns and plans electrical stunning to advance animal welfare standards in U.K. shrimp supply chains.
Intelligence
Rabobank: Global shrimp industry faces tariffs, large inventories and a wildcard performer
Tariff twists, Ecuador’s growth and lingering U.S. inventories are redefining the global shrimp market after an unexpectedly strong 2025.
Health & Welfare
Leading Vietnamese shrimp producer commits to humane slaughter
Vietnamese shrimp producer Trang Corporation adopts humane stunning at harvest after joining a program focused on animal welfare.
Intelligence
Industry guide reveals how full utilization can unlock value of shrimp byproducts
A new report explores how the global shrimp industry can eliminate waste by transforming processing byproducts into valuable products.
Health & Welfare
Training hub launched to fast-track animal welfare in shrimp farming
FAI’s new Shrimp Hub offers training and tools to help shrimp producers advance animal welfare across the supply chain.
Responsibility
‘We found a way to address these challenges’: How shrimp producers are redesigning farms to support mangrove restoration and coastal resilience
Responsible shrimp farming paired with mangrove restoration can boost yields, protect coasts and support sustainable livelihoods.
Health & Welfare
Responsible Aquaculture Innovation Award Finalist: Can InnoCreate Bioscience completely reform pondside white spot syndrome virus detection on shrimp farms?
InnoCreate pioneers the first rapid test for white spot syndrome virus (WSSV), giving shrimp farmers fast, affordable on-site detection.
Intelligence
Rabobank: Seafood industry faces ‘prolonged instability’ as tariffs, tensions reshape trade
RaboResearch analysts warn tariffs and tensions are disrupting the seafood trade, squeezing producers, raising prices and fueling instability.
Intelligence
Carbon clarity and a call to action: Shrimp industry urged to start work on low-emissions future
New Shrimp Carbon Footprint Guide launches at Global Shrimp Forum, urging swift industry action and practical steps for a low-carbon future.
Aquafeeds
Can a bioengineered oilseed replace synthetic pigments in farmed salmon and shrimp?
Scientists bioengineer oilseed crop to produce pink pigment for farmed salmon and shrimp, offering a scalable alternative to synthetics.
Health & Welfare
Another UK supermarket chain makes shrimp sourcing commitments regarding eyestalk ablation and electrical stunning
Co-op says that by 2027 its shrimp sourcing policy will forbid eyestalk ablation and require electrical stunning pre-slaughter.
Innovation & Investment
Oceanloop nets millions in loans to build first land-based shrimp farm in Spain
Oceanloop's $38 million loan will be used to build a land-based shrimp farm in Spain and expand operations in Germany.
Health & Welfare
Portable diagnostic tool detects White Spot Syndrome Virus in shrimp within 24 hours
New Seek Labs tool detects White Spot Syndrome Virus in shrimp 24 hours post-infection, offering a cost-effective, lab-free solution.