Raising sponsorship fees from 20 shrimp companies, the United States will launch a comprehensive promotion of sustainable shrimp products

With the support of the National Fisheries Institute (NFI), the Global Shrimp Council (GSC) has raised funds from 20 companies around the world to promote shrimp products in the US market. ​ Of these 20 sponsors, 7 are from India, 6 are from Ecuador, 2 are from Indonesia, and 1 each is from Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, and Venezuela. ​ The Council’s two initial goals are: 1) to educate and inspire U.S. consumers and demonstrate the health and versatility benefits of shrimp; and 2) to promote “responsibly sourced” shrimp products from both wild and farmed sources. ​ David Castro, CEO of Mexican aquaculture company Mantabay, GSC founding member leader, said: "The establishment of the Global Shrimp Council marks an important milestone in the development of a sustainable and responsible shrimp industry. By bringing together key players and With NFI’s support, we are confident of aligning the interests of this important industry player. One of the agendas ...