China is one of many producing countries to suffer from the global shrimp crisis, but problems always create opportunities, Didier Boon, managing director at importing, exporting giant East China Seas told IntraFish at the recent China Seafood and Fisheries Expo in Dalian.

This year has been the fourth consecutive year since the early mortality syndrome (EMS) disease rampaged through the country.

Estimates of how much was lost to EMS vary. Boon mentioned 40 percent less production, while other estimates even hit the 50 percent mark.

But