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Louisiana processor nabs majority of $33 million wild shrimp contract

US lawmakers are asking the government to help harvesters battle fishing and supply chain challenges.

The contract awards followed US lawmaker Garret Graves' request that the agency help alleviate pressure felt by Louisiana’s shrimp industry caused by natural disasters, higher fuel prices and labor and supply chain issues.
The contract awards followed US lawmaker Garret Graves' request that the agency help alleviate pressure felt by Louisiana’s shrimp industry caused by natural disasters, higher fuel prices and labor and supply chain issues.Photo: Paul Piazza & Son
Gulf shrimpUS Department of Agriculture (USDA)Frank DulcichPacific SeafoodLouisiana
Published 2 February 2024, 20:17Updated 2 February 2024, 20:19