AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S. Aquaculture: The National Aquaculture Association is urging growth in responsible American fish, shellfish and seaweed farming, arguing that overseas supply-chain abuses should not define the whole industry. Power Crunch: Ecuador’s 72-hour weekly industrial outages, starting Oct. 12, threaten shrimp production and cold-chain reliability, industry representatives warn. Shrimp Expansion: Pakistan is building an export-focused value chain, with seafood exports at a record $568 million in 2025–26; priorities include hatcheries, quality feed and disease control. Fish Health: Chile’s Yelcho Alliance is pursuing better vaccines against salmon rickettsial syndrome, which the initiative’s new director says costs the industry $750 million a year and drives antibiotic use. New Production: Jamaica has completed its first marine cage-culture harvest, bringing in more than 5,000 pounds of red drum. Feed Scrutiny: Outlaw Ocean Project reporting on fishmeal plants in 64 countries raises concerns about pollution, labor abuses and wild fish used to feed farmed seafood.
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