Reports

In 2025, the Global Shrimp Forum Foundation announced that surplus funds from the 2024 event would be used to commission 100% Shrimp: Full Utilisation—an industry report exploring how shrimp processing by-products can be better utilised to unlock new sources of value.

Authored by seafood sustainability expert Melanie Siggs and developed in collaboration with Kontali and a small group of technical expert advisors, the report examines how materials currently considered waste could be transformed into inputs for food, feed, nutraceutical, and other applications.

Set against ongoing margin pressure across the shrimp industry, 100% Shrimp: Full Utilisation is intended as a starting point rather than a technical manual. It maps the opportunity, highlights existing and emerging use cases, and identifies the structural, technical, and commercial challenges that must be addressed to realise full utilisation at scale.

Rather than prescribing solutions, the report is designed to stimulate thinking and encourage further research, collaboration, and investment across the value chain. Its aim is to help industry stakeholders explore what “100% Shrimp” could mean in practice, and where collective action could unlock the greatest impact.

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In 2025, the Global Shrimp Forum Foundation announced that surplus funds from the event would be used to commission Carbon Footprint of Farmed Shrimp: An Industry Guide—a study aimed at equipping the sector with the tools and confidence needed to take meaningful climate action.

Developed by sustainability experts Roxanne Nanninga and Anton Immink, the guide draws on the latest scientific research to clarify the sources of greenhouse gas emissions in shrimp farming and to highlight practical steps for reduction.

The report debunks myths around mangrove deforestation, addresses emerging areas of research such as methane emissions from shrimp ponds, and points readers towards resources for financing climate action. It also identifies the business opportunities that can come from lower-carbon production, from cost savings to enhanced supply chain resilience.

By laying out clear facts and calling for cross-sector collaboration, the guide provides a roadmap for turning climate ambition into action across the shrimp industry.

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Roxanne Nanninga is a sustainability leader with experience driving climate action and responsible sourcing strategies across the seafood sector.

Anton Immink is an aquaculture expert with a long track record of developing practical solutions to sustainability challenges in global seafood supply chains.

In 2024, the Global Shrimp Forum announced that surplus funds from the event would be used to commission a follow-up to The Future Is in High Demand—a study aimed at further understanding shrimp consumption patterns, a key factor in strategic decision-making.

Coordinated with the Global Shrimp Council and conducted in part by Spheric Research, the project was once again developed by independent marketing and branding consultant Arnd Jan Gulmans.

The report focuses on the US market, offering valuable insights into demand trends, shifting consumer preferences, emerging opportunities, and key factors influencing purchasing behavior.

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In April 2023, the Global Shrimp Forum announced that surplus funds from its inaugural event would be used to commission a study, providing research and deeper insight into how to effectively promote shrimp consumption.

The report was written by Arnd Jan Gulmans, an independent marketing and branding consultant, who spent six months conducting interviews with industry experts and leaders to shape his research. Arnd Jan first presented his findings at the 2023 Global Shrimp Forum and gathered additional insights from attendees, further enriching the study.

The report aims to empower the shrimp industry to define its narrative, understand the long-term benefits of effective shrimp promotion, and highlight the industry’s strong market position.

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