Shrimp exporters have reasons to be cheerful
THAILAND - This is likely to be a bonanza year for the shrimp industry, which is expected to achieve a 20-percent increase in exports over 2005 because of a number of factors, including favorable tariffs in European Union markets, KResearch said. Shrimp...

Shrimp farmers in Krabi facing high production costs with low produce
THAILAND - Around 450 small shrimp farmers in Krabi had a meeting with Krabi Governor Sonti Techanad and a House Committee on Agriculture and Cooperatives in the effort to reach a way out for their long time high cost production and low production capacity....

Thailand to expand shrimp farming
THAILAND - Plans are afoot to expand shrimp farming area in Roi Et, a province in north-east Thailand. Shrimp farmers are facing problems such as lack of capital and high cost of production said agriculture minister Khunying Sudarat Keyurapan.

US may ease ‘guarantee’ on shrimp
THAILAND - The United States is considering revising the 100-per-cent bank guarantee, or continuous bond (C-bond), that Thai shrimp exporters are currently forced to obtain, following free-trade talks in Chiang Mai last week, Commerce Minister Somkid...

Challenged by bird flu, Thai firm rechannels
THAILAND - In their protective armor of color-coded plastic hats, face masks, gowns, gloves and rubber boots, the production line workers at Charoen Pokphand Food's Saraburi factory could be mistaken for workers in a biological warfare facility. In...

`Put decision on tariff-free fish on hold'
THAILAND - Thai fish farmers are calling for the elimination of fish import tariffs to be postponed, ahead of negotiations with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) on liberalisation. They are concerned that a trade pact with the four non-European...

Aquafeed Workshop Program Announced
THAILAND - The full program has been announced for the Optimize for Profit Technical Workshop, to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, March 8, 2006.

Thailand presses on US to remove shrimp levy
THAILAND - The Thai government will meet with the US ambassador this week to find ways to help Thai shrimp farmers weather the US's recent decision to maintain its anti-dumping levy on Thai shrimp.

Charoen Pokphand Foods future lies in pork and seafood
THAILAND - Bird flu takes bite out of chicken sales, but Asia wide open for shrimp, red meat products. Mention Charoen Pokphand Foods and most people think immediately of the country’s largest chicken breeder and processor. But over five years...

Thailand sets up food-traceability project for shrimp
THAILAND - Thailand has set up a food-traceability project for domestic shrimp, to raise their food safety standards for consumers worldwide.

Thai shrimp exports to US growing despite US tariffs - Thaksin
THAILAND - Thai shrimp exports to the United States have increased despite punitive US tariffs, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said, after a US trade panel refused to remove the duties. Thai shrimp exports to the United States have risen this...

Shrimp tracked from farm to table
THAILAND - Thailand is on the move to ensure the total safety of shrimps from its farms, no matter where in the world the consumer’s dining table happens to be. Through the food-traceability project set up with collaboration of government ministries,...

CP Group may invest in Pakistani poultry and aquaculture
THAILAND - CP Group may invest in Pakistani poultry and fishing sectors, with likely investments in shrimp processing and marketing, and poultry and seed production.

EU Tariff Cuts Help Thai Shrimp Industry
THAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), the SET-listed flagship of the agribusiness conglomerate the CP Group, is upbeat about its own sales and the overall shrimp industry now that the European Union has restored preferential import tariffs. The...

Shrimp farmers in Thailand in need of assistance
THAILAND - Shrimp hatchery farmers hit by the tsunami in Thailand are still struggling to rebuild amid insufficient state aid, falling shrimp prices and other negative factors.

Thai shrimp exporters facing setbacks
THAILAND - Due to the delay in establishing European Union preferential tariff rates, Thai shrimp exports will likely drop 21.9 percent this year to US$1.28 billion. The EU Permanent Representatives Committee has proposed postponing restoration of the...

Chips in trays allow seafood to be traced
THAILAND - Shrimp will soon be able to tell consumers their place of origin and how well they were fed at the shrimp farm. With radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and food-traceability software, those who love to eat the marine creatures...

Food exports expected to climb 14% this year
THAILAND - The outlook for the Thai food industry remains brisk, with exports targeted to grow by a healthy 14% this year, boosted by higher shipments of shrimp and processed chicken. According to Deputy Commerce Minister Suriya Larpwisuthisin,...

Thailand pushes EU for tax cuts on shrimp
THAILAND - Thailand has urged the European Union to announce its decision on whether to continue extending reduced tariffs under its Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) on shrimp from 2006-08.

Shrimpers suspect rivals of foul play
THAILAND - Thai shrimp exporters suspect that certain countries are increasing their share of the US market by routing business through third countries to avoid anti-dumping duties. Shrimps from countries who are relative newcomers to the shrimp...

CP Group 'invaded forest'
THAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) invaded ''large stretches of mangrove forest along Rayong's coasts'', says the senate environment committee, which will make a complaint to police on behalf of residents. Committee chairman...

Organic shrimp hold promise
THAILAND - The presence of banned chemical residue in Thai shrimp over the past four years has created a major obstacle to expanding exports to major markets such as the European Union, but also has served as a wakeup call to the industry of the necessity...

Thai firm to invest $49M in prawn farm
THAILAND - A Thai agrobusiness conglomerate, the Charoen Pokphand group, plans to invest some 49 million dollars in an integrated prawn farm in Bacolod city. Charoen's investment is part of the group's plan to expand its production bases...

Lack of shrimp fry curtails local output
THAILAND - Impacts of the devastating tidal waves on local shrimp production are likely to be felt in full in the middle of this year, with losses of at least 20 billion baht estimated for Thai shrimp exports in 2005. According to Panisuan Jamnarnwej,...

Upbeat CPF projects sales to reach B100bn
THAILAND - Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), the country's largest agribusiness exporter, is decidedly upbeat about its performance this year on robust export growth prospects, with 2005 sales projected to exceed 100 billion baht. With existing...