Newsletters - Weekly Seafood Insights

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!