Production efficiency, sustainability, and market demand will fuel critical discussions
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Asian shrimp production is facing serious challenges. While Ecuador's production is booming, production in Asia's major producing countries is largely flat or contracting. The Shrimp Summit, organized by The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS) on 24-26 July 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, will address these challenges. Today at SENA in Boston, Dr. George Chamberlain, President of TCRS, announced that Robins McIntosh, Executive Vice President, Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Public Company, Thailand, will deliver the keynote at the Shrimp Summit. "It's time to bring leaders together to re-think fundamental concepts about production efficiency, sustainability, and market demand", said Chamberlain. "Robins McIntosh is a world authority on shrimp breeding, health, intensification, and RAS systems, and his views will set the stage for these crucial discussions."
McIntosh, perhaps the most recognized authority on shrimp farming worldwide, said, "I hope to provide some perspective about the past, present, and future of shrimp farming, and I think the future will be bright if we can adjust accordingly." He continued, "It's time to work together to address our collective pain points and come away with tangible steps to position the shrimp farming sector for long-term growth."
McIntosh's keynote will be preceded by a Welcome Address by Mr. Le Van Quang, CEO of the Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, one of the largest integrated shrimp companies in Vietnam. "Minh Phu is delighted to welcome seafood buyers, producers, government agencies, and conservation groups to join the Shrimp Summit," said Mr. Quang. "We are also pleased to offer a tour of Minh Phu's 2,3,4 super intensive tank farm on July 24th and to introduce advanced AI-driven technology including smart-phone systems for shrimp counting, water quality measurement, and farm management."
The inaugural address at the Summit will be presented by Dr. Tran Dinh Luan, Director General of the Vietnam Department of Fisheries, the co-host of the event. Following the Summit, there will be an opportunity to tour small-holder organic black tiger shrimp farms operating in harmony with mangrove forests in the Ca Mau province (July 27-29).
Registration for the Shrimp Summit will open in mid-March 2023 at http://www.responsibleseafood.org; packages will offer in-person and virtual access; all packages will include access to the TCRS Online Community, access to pre-summit webinars, and post-Summit on-demand recordings of sessions. In-person packages will include the option to join field trips to shrimp production facilities before and after the Summit.
Organizations interested in sponsoring the 2023 Shrimp Summit should contact Carolyn Gibbons, cgibbons@responsibleseafood.org. Students and small-scale shrimp farmers are invited to apply for one of ten scholarships available to cover the cost of registration (application available in April 2023).
Proceeds from the 2023 Responsible Shrimp Summit will benefit the work of TCRS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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About The Center for Responsible Seafood
The Center for Responsible Seafood (TCRS), formerly known as the Responsible Aquaculture Foundation, envisions a world meeting the critical need for seafood through regenerative processes and responsible seafood production. TCRS, a nonprofit organization, has developed a track record on transformative projects through knowledge sharing, applied research, field demonstrations, trainings and collaboration with industry, governments, NGOs, academia, development banks, and foundations. TCRS strives to go beyond "sustainability," which implies maintaining current conditions for future generations, to "regenerative production," which seeks to restore environmental and social systems to levels that are better than the current condition. An example is assisting thousands of traditional small-holder black tiger shrimp farmers in Bangladesh, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, and other SE Asian countries to produce distinctive large sizes with a low carbon footprint, premium quality, and strong social benefits. In 2021, TCRS launched an online global community, e-learning program and continuing professional development courses and certifications to address the needs of the growing and rapidly evolving seafood sector. For more information and to join the TCRS Online Community, visit http://www.responsibleseafood.org.
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George Chamberlain, The Center for Responsible Seafood, 1 603-317-5000, george.chamberlain@responsibleseafood.org
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