Empowering the Future of Indian Seafood through Skill Excellence India’s seafood industry has made remarkable strides in recent decades—not just in volume, but also in value. At the heart of this transformation lies seafood value addition—a process that enhances the shelf life, safety, and market appeal of marine products through modern techniques such as filleting, …
The recently signed India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officially known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), has marked a historic milestone for India’s seafood export industry. With the introduction of zero-duty access for 99% of Indian seafood exports to the UK, the agreement offers a significant competitive edge to Indian exporters and unlocks …
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The Aquatic Quarantine Facility (AQF), established by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and operated by its research arm Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA), proudly completes 16 years of dedicated service to India’s shrimp aquaculture sector. Since its inception on July 18, 2009, AQF has played a vital role in securing the health …
The Multispecies Aquaculture Complex (MAC) of MPEDA-RGCA, located in Vallarpadam, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revive Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) culture in India. A successful harvest from its demo culture farm underscores the viability and profitability of sustainable Black Tiger shrimp aquaculture using Best Management Practices (BMPs) and high-health seed …
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From July 1–3, 2025, the Chennai witnessed a landmark event in India’s seafood journey—the inaugural Seafood Expo Bharat (SEB 2025), organized by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA). Location & Purpose Strategically hosted at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, the expo showcased India’s growing aquaculture and seafood processing sectors. It served as a powerful platform to …
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