Amid Influx of Imported Shrimp, Bayou La Batre Declares Disaster for Shrimping Industry

September 6, 2023 Margaret Kates, AL.com

The city of Bayou La Batre, the epicenter of the seafood industry in Alabama, is looking for the federal and state governments to provide relief to shrimpers in the area, following an influx of imported shrimp that has depressed the industry.

NaturalShrimp Issues Shareholder Letter and Provides Corporate Update

August 25, 2023 NaturalShrimp

NaturalShrimp terminated its Business Combination Agreement with Yotta Acquisition Corporation and aims to uplist to Nasdaq.

FDA Signs Partnership with Ecuador to Enhance Safety of Shrimp Imports

August 25, 2023 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) signed a Regulatory Partnership Arrangement (RPA) with Ecuador’s seafood regulatory authority to strengthen food safety in shrimp intended for the U.S. market. Shrimp is the most consumed seafood in the United States, the vast majority of which is imported. Ecuador is one of the leading exporters of aquacultured shrimp to the United States.  

Prime Shrimp Adds New Orleans Style BBQ Flavor to Line of Frozen Sauced Shrimp

August 23, 2023 Prime Shrimp

Prime Shrimp announces the launch of the newest flavor in its growing collection of flavored frozen shrimp: New Orleans Style BBQ. This product launch reinforces the brand’s commitment to upscaling convenience food with a gourmet mindset. By combining easy cooking methods, sustainable sourcing, and bold flavor profiles, the Prime Shrimp seeks to popularize at-home shrimp consumption for individuals and families across the United States.

Court Rules in Favor of NC Shrimpers and Commercial Fishermen

August 10, 2023 Southern Shrimp Alliance

In a unanimous decision on August 7, 2023, the Court affirmed a previous decision made by U.S. District Court Judge Louise Flanagan on September 17, 2021. The plaintiffs then appealed, with the oral arguments made before the court in the fall of 2022.