Certification groups warn that verifying an ablation-free shrimp standard will be complex

It is more difficult to oversee this practice compared to other species due to the segmentation of the shrimp industry, an ASC executive told IntraFish.

The shrimp production cycle is only a couple of months and females live between four to six months, aspects which make the ability to monitor practices effectively and consistently challenging.
The shrimp production cycle is only a couple of months and females live between four to six months, aspects which make the ability to monitor practices effectively and consistently challenging.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 8 October 2024, 13:54Updated 15 October 2024, 10:11
Farmed shrimpThe NetherlandsAlbert HeijnRetailConsumers