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India's Shrimp Industry Faces Surge of Allegations, Prompting Wide Response

Multiple Investigations by Corporate Accountability Lab, Associated Press, and Outlaw Ocean Project Uncover Labor and Food Safety Concerns in India's Shrimp Sector, Prompting Strong Reaction from Seafood Industry

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India's Shrimp Industry Faces Surge of Allegations, Prompting Wide Response
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Major Players in Seafood Industry Respond to Allegations Regarding Shrimp Sector Issues in India:
Leading names such as Sysco, Great American Seafood, Rich Products, Walmart, Eastern Fish Company, and Nekkanti Sea Foods have issued statements addressing concerns raised by recent investigations into labor and food safety issues within India's shrimp industry.
Sysco, for instance, has halted purchases from Nekkanti pending an internal inquiry into alleged violations of its procurement policies. Other prominent buyers listed include US Foods, Aldi, Costco, and Walmart, among others.
Additionally, Indian shrimp processors like Devi Fisheries, Apex Frozen Foods, Avanti Feeds, and Sandhya Aqua, mentioned in the Corporate Accountability Lab report, are implicated in alleged exploitation of workers and environmental neglect.
The Outlaw Ocean Project's revelations involving companies linked to Choice Canning, including Ahold Delhaize and Walmart, further highlight the complex supply chain issues.
Official responses from industry associations and advocacy groups have been varied. The Seafood Exporters Association of India and the Southern Shrimp Alliance have issued statements challenging the accuracy of the reports, while Oceana has emphasized the urgent need for enhanced traceability and transparency in the global seafood trade.
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