14th September 2023

Global Shrimp Forum 2023: Forum’s first animal welfare session

Attended by over 500 people, this year’s Global Shrimp Forum in Utrecht featured presentations on animal welfare for the first time. 

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5th September 2023

Sentience Act prompts welfare considerations for decapod technology project

The UK government’s decision to legally recognise decapod crustaceans as sentient is being acknowledged in the research community. 

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5th September 2023

Aquatic Life Institute claims animal welfare can support global sustainability goals

New report by Aquatic Life Institute claims animal welfare can support global sustainability goals.

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An image of live shrimp in a net having been captured from the wild
5th September 2023

Global Shrimp Forum to host animal welfare seminar

Seafood professionals are set to discuss the pressing need for improved animal welfare at this year’s Global Shrimp Forum.

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2nd August 2023

Retailer raises supplier expectations 

Marks & Spencer has publicly shared its commitment to higher welfare standards for crabs, lobsters, prawns, nephrops and crayfish.

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An infographic demonstrating the use of electrical stunners
2nd August 2023

Electrical stunning reaches new markets 

UK processing equipment manufacturer Ace Aquatec has been back in the news for supplying its first trailer-mounted in-water electrical stunner to a seafood producer.

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An image of live shrimp piled on top of one another
31st July 2023

Non-invasive welfare checks for prawns 

Aquaculture Magazine stresses the urgent need for the farmed prawn industry to consider sentience and welfare in production systems.

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