Intelligence
Opinion: There is a global disconnect between farmed shrimp production and its markets
The potential to expand shrimp production is great, but markets must be able to absorb it while fairly profiting every component of the value chain.
Intelligence
It pays to be pink: Farmed shrimp production chain protects its price points with pigmentation
Shrimp color is critically important because of the visual impact and the ability to command higher prices. To some, it’s also a signal of good health.
Innovation & Investment
‘Plug-and-play’ shrimp farm inventor out to prove that Shrimpbox is more than just a neat idea
Is Atarraya’s AI-enabled, biofloc-based Shrimpbox, one of TIME Magazine’s top inventions of 2022, a game-changer for urban shrimp aquaculture?
Innovation & Investment
Urban shrimp farming concept named one of Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2022
Time has recognized Atarraya’s Shrimpbox, a “plug and play” technology for urban shrimp farming, as one of the best inventions of the year.
Health & Welfare
Comparing biofloc polyculture and IMTA production of Nile tilapia and Pacific white shrimp
To maximize production of both tilapia and shrimp in biofloc polyculture and IMTA production, the two species should be grown separately.
Fisheries
‘Regulation is pushing toward greenifying materials’: How one innovator is upcycling seafood waste into biodegradable packaging foam
GOAL 22: Cruz Foam’s biodegradable packaging foam made with shrimp shells is a finalist for GSA’s inaugural Global Fisheries Innovation Award.
Intelligence
Shrimp farmer swimming upstream in Canada’s cattle country has its sights set on the States
Despite little local support in the province of Alberta, shrimp farmer Waterford Farms is seeking a foothold – and a low footprint.
Innovation & Investment
Danish AI company tackling shrimp biomass estimation
Danish startup Sincere Aquaculture has raised €1 million to develop an artificial intelligence-powered solution for shrimp biomass estimation.
Innovation & Investment
Automatic solar-powered aerator designed to advance shrimp farming in Indonesia
Researchers at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember have developed an automatic, solar-powered aerator for shrimp ponds in remote areas of Indonesia.
Health & Welfare
Current status of IHHNV infection in Peru’s and Ecuador’s shrimp industries
The virus-host relationship, where circulating genotypes of IHHNV co-exist with farmed Pacific white shrimp, is potentially evolving, authors find.
Intelligence
Indian shrimp omnichannel Aquaconnect to showcase tech at Paris Peace Forum
Aquaconnect, a technology-driven platform focused on servicing the Indian shrimp industry, will showcase at the Paris Peace Forum 2022.
Innovation & Investment
IFC announces $45 million loan for leading Ecuadorean shrimp producer
Top Ecuadorean shrimp exporter Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscilla will replace diesel equipment with electric alternatives and add automation.
Health & Welfare
Collaboration aims to tackle precision dosing for shrimp health solutions
New service platform from KYTOS and Aqua Pharma aims to give Indonesian shrimp farmers greater microbial control through precise dosing recommendations.
Aquafeeds
This Las Vegas-based company is converting ammonia into a regenerative fishmeal alternative for shrimp
A regenerative fishmeal alternative for shrimp feeds from Ocean Ranch is created by the natural conversion of ammonia to protein.
Intelligence
Aquaculture researcher and shrimp-farming pioneer Alain Michel dies
Alain Michel, an aquaculture researcher who helped develop shrimp-farming industries in tropical countries, has died, according to sources.
World’s first fully integrated Pacific white shrimp genomic selection program established in Ecuador
Innovation & Investment
World’s first fully integrated Pacific white shrimp genomic selection program established in Ecuador
The story behind the first wide-scale application of genomic selection at commercial scale for shrimp broodstock at Texcumar S.A.