BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Farm Monitor) — Georgia’s shrimp season is underway, but local shrimpers continue facing stiff competition from lower-priced imports.
More than 2 million pounds of shrimp are harvested off Georgia’s coast each year. However, the number of shrimping vessels has fallen to a 20-year low as producers contend with rising operating costs and imported seafood.
Industry leaders say wild-caught Georgia shrimp offers consumers a fresher product while supporting the state’s seafood industry. They add there is still room in the market for domestic shrimp despite continued reliance on imports.
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