Newsletters - Weekly Seafood Insights

India’s aquaculture sector is at a defining inflection point. Scientific governance, value-chain collaboration and - sustainability-led innovation are no longer optional—they are becoming the - foundations of global competitiveness. This month’s newsletter brings together three critical developments:

India’s seafood industry is entering a decisive phase shaped by strategic government initiatives, global sustainability demands, and the sector’s growing ambition to expand its presence in high-value international markets.

India launches its first National Digital Traceability Framework for aquaculture & fisheries - read the official announcement here. This marks a major leap toward global transparency and market competitiveness. As global markets tighten compliance — with US FDA FSMA Rule 204 and the EU Digital Product Passport mandating digital traceability-India stands at a defining moment.

Welcome to this week’s Aquabeats Insights Newsletter. In this edition, we spotlight India’s rapidly evolving tuna landscape—from policy-driven deep-sea reforms to certification opportunities—

Welcome to the Aquabeats Newsletter — your weekly insight into how India’s seafood industry is evolving from scale to sophistication.

Across the global seafood trade, India’s shrimp sector stands at a crossroads — between scrutiny and significant reform. Recent reports by Corporate Accountability Lab, The Outlaw Ocean Project, the U.S. Department of Labor, Global Seafood Alliance, Seafood Watch have raised hard questions about worker welfare and ethical sourcing.

When I began sharing the story of non-ablation, it wasn’t just about animal welfare—it was about proving that compassion and productivity can, and must, coexist. The response to our latest video and carousel has been extraordinary, sparking an industry-wide conversation that unites voices from suppliers, hatcheries, and exporters around one question: Can compassion make shrimp farming more productive?

This week’s edition spotlights a landmark for India’s marine industry: next year by 2026, the first-ever Indian fishery will receive MSC certification, marking seven years of progress since the Sustainable Seafood Network of India (SSNI) was formed in 2018. As an SSNI member, I’ve watched collaboration turn big aspirations into real achievements. Now, the shrimp sector is called to unite—showing that labor rights and ethical sourcing are values the whole industry can stan

Welcome to this edition of our newsletter — where we bring together the most impactful stories shaping India’s seafood and aquaculture landscape. From celebrating the revival of India’s Black Tiger to how we tackle seafood fraud and taking pride in our First fishery getting ready for full Marine Stewardship Certification in 2026, each story reflects a shared commitment to quality, trust, and transformation

As global demand for sustainable seafood rises, today’s consumers want more than premium shrimp—they want the full story of how it’s grown, processed, and certified. India’s value chain must answer with transparency, traceability, and accountability. In this issue, we also highlight a major milestone: 102 new Indian processing units approved by the EU, bringing the total to 646 certified facilities—a clear signal of global confidence in our seafood safety framework.

From Mandapam’s shores to global plates, this week we explored the journey of a shrimp that defines quality, heritage, and trust. 💰 $25M fishery contributing 80% of India’s green tiger prawn exports. 👨‍👩‍👧 Generational craft with 1-day trips and 3-hour hauls. Mandapam Flower Shrimp isn’t just about trade. It’s about people, process, and pride. For global buyers, this is the assurance that every shipment is more than seafood — it’s a promise.

From the bustling harbours of Andhra Pradesh, where fresh marine landings showcase India’s diversity, to the meticulous organoleptic tests that ensure every shrimp and fish meets the highest sensory standards, Aquabeats is inviting buyers to step inside the journey — to see, feel, and trust the quality behind every shipment.

India today is the world’s second-largest producer of fish, contributing nearly 8% of global output, and the third-largest exporter of fish worldwide. From coast to customer, our mission remains unchanged: building trust in Indian seafood, one wave at a time. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you stories and insights from India’s coasts every week.

At Aquabeats, we believe in sharing the stories behind India’s aquaculture revolution. From sustainable practices in our ponds to the global certifications that uphold our commitment to quality, each edition of this newsletter will bring you closer to the remarkable people, science, and innovation driving our ₹52,000 crore industry forward. Together, let’s celebrate excellence and explore how India’s shrimp industry continues to make waves globally!