India Renews Shrimp Push

The agricultural officials in India have been hesitant to greenlight a Vannamei industry. Vannamei is the most easily farmed shrimp in aquaculture operations, controlling 90% of the global shrimp market. India is now introducing it at two pilot projects. The country’s exports to the United States have dropped roughly 40% over the last two years–when Vannamei imports were welcomed in the US.