Animal welfare and sustainability will become critical issues the global shrimp sector has to pay more attention to, according to a leading shrimp industry expert.
During the Global Shrimp Forum in September 2022, Ahold Delhaize Vice President of Product Integrity Hugo Byrnes said shrimp consumers around the world are increasingly interested in sustainability and animal welfare issues.
“It’s time for the shrimp industry to wake up to the fact that certification alone is no longer sufficient,” Byrnes said. “It will take more to comply with future regulations and additional buyer requirements.”…