AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoProcessing Expansion: Ecuador’s Santa Priscila, the country’s biggest shrimp exporter, plans January trials at a new 240-metric-ton-a-day packing plant, lifting total annual processing capacity to just over 540,000 tons (about a $70M investment reported). Food Safety: Kenya’s Global Tilapia became the first Kenyan fish processor to earn FSSC 22000, a move aimed at unlocking higher-value local and international buyers. Tech-Driven Governance: Philippines’ BFAR says it’s shifting from commodity-only programs to technology-led fisheries management, using lessons from the Safet 2026 conference to improve monitoring across the sector. Regional Deals: Venezuela and Suriname signed cooperation instruments covering fisheries and aquaculture alongside energy, trade, transport, and food security. Aquaculture Innovation: China’s aquaculture push at FAO COFI 37 highlighted AI, big data, and smart/deep-sea approaches as demand rises. Waste-to-Protein Research: A study shows shrimp-processing waste and aquaculture sludge can be turned into protein-rich microalgae biomass using Galdieria sulphuraria. IUU Crackdown: Nigeria’s Navy handed over three vessels for alleged illegal fishing, citing restricted-area activity and AIS/documentation irregularities.
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