Southern Shrimp Alliance Applauds Introduction of the Save Our Shrimpers Act

April 12, 2024 Southern Shrimp Alliance

The proposed legislation stems from concerns raised by the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) last year in A Crisis of Our Own Making, a research report cataloging the role played by international financial institutions, like the World Bank, in the creation of excess shrimp aquaculture capacity. U.S. taxpayers help fund development programs through international financial institutions, including billions of dollars invested in foreign shrimp aquaculture.

Thai Union Launches New Initiative to Decarbonize Thai Shrimp Supply Chain

March 15, 2024 Thai Union

Thai Union Group, the world’s seafood leader, has launched an innovative program to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within the shrimp supply chain. The Shrimp Decarbonization initiative, which was developed in collaboration with global environmental organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Ahold Delhaize USA, marks a significant step towards more sustainable aquaculture practices.

Prime Shrimp Adds Soy Ginger Flavor to Line of Frozen Sauced Shrimp

February 9, 2024 Prime Shrimp

Prime Shrimp announces the launch of the newest flavor in its growing collection of sauced frozen shrimp: Soy Ginger. This product launch reinforces the brand’s commitment to bringing a range of gourmet shrimp flavors to consumers in innovative, easy-to-use formats. By combining simple cooking methods, sustainable sourcing, and bold flavor profiles, Prime Shrimp seeks to increase home shrimp consumption across the United States.

Georgia’s Shrimp Season Closes as Challenges Loom

January 30, 2024 MICHAEL HALL,

Commercial shrimpers battled an influx of foreign shrimp and high diesel fuel prices that they said put a dent in their abilities to make a fair profit, despite average hauls weighing heavier than the 20-year average.

Steakholder Foods Adds Plant-Based Shrimps to Expanding Range of 3D-Printed Seafood and Analogues

January 26, 2024 Steakholder Foods

Steakholder Foods is excited to announce that it has further expanded its 3D-printing capabilities with the world’s first plant-based, 3D-printed shrimps, expertly designed to mimic the authentic texture and flavor of conventional shrimps. The shrimps were precision-printed on Steakholder Foods’ proprietary DropJet printer, designed for fish and seafood printing, using shrimp-flavored ink developed by Steakholder Foods’ food technology team.