Ecuador's non-oil exports reached a record high in 2025 thanks to shrimp, while the industry warns of new regulations.
During 2025, Ecuador achieved a historic record in non-oil exports, totaling USD 29.402 billion, representing an 18.3% increase compared to the previous year. This result was led by the performance of shrimp, which consolidated its position as the country's main export product, along with the contribution of canned fish.
Shrimp topped the ranking of exports with USD 8.401 billion, registering a year-on-year increase of 20.2%, and confirming its status as the main driver of growth in Ecuador's non-oil sector.
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The event, produced by Diversified, is returning to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, and will bring together seafood suppliers, processors, equipment manufacturers, and service providers from around the world to showcase products and close deals.
With 246,665 net square feet of exhibit space and exhibiting companies representing 48 countries confirmed to date – with continued growth expected – the 2026 edition reinforces its position as the must-attend event for seafood industry professionals seeking to maximize business opportunities in one place
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A new study led by researchers at University of Stirling has found that changes in aquafeed composition over the past two decades have significantly reshaped the environmental footprint of European aquaculture, reducing reliance on wild-caught fish while increasing impacts across several other environmental indicators.
The research, led by Björn Kok and Dr Wesley Malcorps of the university’s Institute of Aquaculture, examined developments between 2000 and 2020 and found that the European aquaculture sector cut its overall use of wild-caught fish in feed by 13%, despite nearly doubling in production over the same period. Growth was largely driven by the expansion of Atlantic salmon farming in Norway.
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King salmon farmer leases vessel to support expansion ambitions
New?Zealand?King?Salmon (NZKS) is to introduce the country’s first wellboat, it has announced.
Until now, New Zealand has been the only major salmon-producing country not using this technology.
The 18-year-old wellboat, previously called the Ronja Nordic, has been appropriately renamed the Ronja King. It is currently on its way from Haugesund in Norway to Spain and is expected to arrive in New Zealand waters in April.
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The winter storms that battered large areas of the United States in January have had a very noticeable effect on supermarket shelves: more stockpiling, fewer restaurant visits, and a rise in sales value across virtually all seafood categories. This phenomenon was also accompanied by a second decisive factor: an acceleration of seafood-specific inflation, more pronounced than general food inflation.
Data from Circana, analyzed by 210 Analytics, shows the extent to which bad weather can reshape consumption patterns in just a few days.
EJF and Calamasur Want to Put a Stop to Chinese Activity Operating Outside of Scientific Recommendations
“One of the world’s most important squid fisheries is heading toward an ecological and social crisis as vast Chinese fishing fleets take advantage of weak governance, lack of transparency, and regulatory gaps throughout the Southeast Pacific.” Adding to this biological crisis, new research by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) highlights labor abuses by one of the companies involved—China National Fisheries Corporation—whose catches are exported to the US, the European Union, and the UK.
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What sounds like a terrible idea – farming tropical shrimp in chilly northern Germany – is exactly what HanseGarnelen is turning into a high-tech, almost-zero-carbon showcase for “German shrimp”.
HanseGarnelen runs what is currently the largest operational clear-water shrimp recirculation aquaculture systems (RAS) farm in Europe, producing around 100 tonnes of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) a year in Glückstadt, northern Germany. After a brush with insolvency and a change of ownership, the company is betting on automation, local branding and continuous improvement to make “German shrimp” a viable alternative to imports.
Author: Emma Barbier / The Fish Site | Read the full article here
Current estimates predict that floating offshore wind turbines will make up more than one third of the UK’s total offshore wind capacity by 2050. And as floating offshore wind scales up, the importance of coexisting with other sea users, such as commercial fisheries, is a crucial consideration within the development and consenting process.
‘The Floating Offshore Wind and Fishing Framework for Coexistence’ project, led by ORE Catapult on behalf of the Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence, in partnership with Crown Estate Scotland, has developed a set of guidelines, following dialogue between offshore developers and commercial fisheries
De Heus Animal Nutrition has officially opened its state-of-the-art animal feed production plant in Kenya.
With an annual production capacity of 240,000 metric tons and a total investment of KES 3 billion (USD 23 million), the new facility represents the first dedicated animal feed plant in the country, marking a significant milestone for De Heus.
The family-owned firm is one of the world’s leading animal nutrition companies, operating feed mills in more than 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, and activities spanning over 50 countries worldwide. It supports thousands of livestock and aquaculture farmers by providing high-quality feed, nutritional expertise, and tailored farm support.
Questioning in Perfil the announcements made by Governor Ignacio “Nacho” Torres regarding the fight against illegal fishing.
On 2/2/2026, the governor announced the creation of the Fisheries Development Board and stated that in 2025 the province reached a 20-year export record, driven largely by the fishing sector. He also claimed that illegal fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone causes losses of between 600 and 1,000 million dollars per season.
Lerena welcomed the initiative but raised questions about how resources would be protected at Mile 201, considering that provincial jurisdiction extends only to 12 nautical miles. He also questioned the application of the Port State Control concept and requested details about the proposals Chubut plans to submit to the national government.
The expert warned about the lack of added value in exports — particularly shrimp — arguing that better management could generate more jobs and regional development.
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Zhoushan Squid Price Index confirms generalized declines across the four main distant-water fishing zones as of February 13, 2026, amid increased supply and international demand adjustments
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Ecuador's non-oil exports reached a record high in 2025 thanks to shrimp, while the industry warns of new regulations.
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A new study led by researchers at University of Stirling has found that changes in aquafeed composition over the past two decades have significantly reshaped the environmental footprint of European aquaculture, reducing reliance on wild-caught fish while increasing impacts across several other environmental indicators.
NEW ZEALAND
King salmon farmer leases vessel to support expansion ambitions
The winter storms that battered large areas of the United States in January have had a very noticeable effect on supermarket shelves: more stockpiling, fewer restaurant visits, and a rise in sales value across virtually all seafood categories. This phenomenon was also accompanied by a second decisive factor: an acceleration of seafood-specific inflation, more pronounced than general food inflation.
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What sounds like a terrible idea – farming tropical shrimp in chilly northern Germany – is exactly what HanseGarnelen is turning into a high-tech, almost-zero-carbon showcase for “German shrimp”.
Current estimates predict that floating offshore wind turbines will make up more than one third of the UK’s total offshore wind capacity by 2050. And as floating offshore wind scales up, the importance of coexisting with other sea users, such as commercial fisheries, is a crucial consideration within the development and consenting process.
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With an annual production capacity of 240,000 metric tons and a total investment of KES 3 billion (USD 23 million), the new facility represents the first dedicated animal feed plant in the country, marking a significant milestone for De Heus.
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On 2/2/2026, the governor announced the creation of the Fisheries Development Board and stated that in 2025 the province reached a 20-year export record, driven largely by the fishing sector. He also claimed that illegal fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone causes losses of between 600 and 1,000 million dollars per season.
