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Thai Union Group welcomes yellow 'Good Alternative' rating for Thai farmed shrimp

The Thai Union Group welcomed the yellow "Good Alternative" rating for Thai farmed shrimp given earlier this month by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, which evaluates the ecological sustainability of wild-caught and farmed seafood commonly found in the US marketplace.

China halts Ecuador shrimp imports on coronavirus risk

China has banned imports from three Ecuadorean shrimp producers following the detection of coronavirus in recent shipments, Reuters reported.

Japan discovers new stem cell breakthrough in aquaculture production

Japanese researchers have succeeded in a technique that could pave the way for the mass production and preservation of endangered fish species.
Thai Union Group welcomes yellow 'Good Alternative' rating for Thai farmed shrimp
China halts Ecuador shrimp imports on coronavirus risk
Japan discovers new stem cell breakthrough in aquaculture production
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Monday, July 27, 2020
Aquaculture Stewardship Council releases standards in Indonesian
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has translated its Shrimp, Tilapia, and Tropical Marine Finfish Standards and related guidance documents into Indonesian to help more farmers in the country work towards more responsible practices, the organisation announced last Friday.
Sunday, July 26, 2020
India's shrimp exporters worry on trade uncertainties with China
Indian shrimp exporters are showing concern after facing difficulties in sending cargoes to China amid a political standoff between the two countries on a border dispute, SeafoodSource reported.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
India's fisheries branch boosts Kohima district's aquaculture
India's Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (DF&AR) released aquaculture materials such as fish seeds, fish feeds and enclosure nets to 30 fish farmers of Kohima village in Kohima district on, Nagaland Post reported.
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Cambodia urges sustainable aquaculture as fish yield drops
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen urged farmers to engage in sustainable aquaculture activities to boost domestic production, and in turn, aid the national economy, Khmer Times reported.
Friday, July 17, 2020
No more mangrove deforestation for aquaculture: Indonesia Minister
Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Eddhy Prabowo assured in a July 16 statement that mangrove forests would no longer be converted into aquaculture ponds, and the ministryplans to plant more mangrove trees, Antara reported.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Vietnam pushes towards organic agriculture production
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung signed off on the 2020 – 2030 Organic Agriculture Development Project, which aims to boost organic aquaculture production in the country, the Vietnam News Agency reported.
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Malaysia's Poly Glass Fibre expands into freshwater aquaculture
Poly Glass Fibre M Bhd, which recently announced its diversification into the production of personal protective equipment (PPE), is starting a new venture in freshwater aquaculture, The Edge reported.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Singapore announces US$39 million grant for domestic agriculture and aquaculture companies
Enterprise Singapore (ESG) has set aside SGD 55 million (~US$39.4 million; SGD 1 = US$0.72) to assist the growth of domestic agriculture and aquaculture companies grow, the Straits Times Singapore reported.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Vietnam exports more than 1,145 animal drugs to 40 countries
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said the country exports more than 1,145 made in Vietnam animal drugs to 40 countries and territories, Vietnam Plus reported.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Malaysia looks to grow its tuna industry
Malaysia's Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister said Penang state has capacity to bring in more tuna landings and make Malaysia a major tuna landing hub in the region, The Borneo Bulletin reported.
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Indonesia creates aquaculture micro insurance
The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry of Indonesia has created aquaculture micro insurance for fish farmers to lower the risk in aquaculture businesses, reported Antara News.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Vietnam shrimp industry reports highgrowth thanks to COVID-19 containment
The country's shrimp industry reported increased growth in export and farming, thanks to the government's swift measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, SeafoodSource reported.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Singapore adds Saudi Arabia shrimps and Poland eggs among new food supplies
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Singapore Food Agency said in a joint statement that it has added shrimp from Saudi Arabia and eggs from Poland as part of the nation's efforts to expand its food supply sources, Business Times reported.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
AirAsia introduces Ourfarm agriculture e-commerce platform
Malaysia-based aviation company AirAsia Group launchedOurfarm, a new business-to-business e-commerce platform that connects farmers and fishermen directly to businesses, The Malaysian Reserve reported.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
China cancels European salmon imports on coronavirus rumours
China has stopped imports of European salmon on fears that they might be connected to the new coronavirus outbreak from a Beijing market, reported Reuters.
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