Intelligence
La acuacultura de camarón marino y tilapia en Brasil se inició con una orientación a la exportación de sus productos. En 2003, más del 60 por ciento del camarón cultivado fue vendido en el extranjero. La industria de la tilapia soñaba sobre la exportación de filetes frescos a los Estados Unidos y Europa, y logro exportar algo.
Intelligence
Brazil will have to deal with an adverse economic and political environment in the next few years. One should expect high value fish products like shrimp, tilapia, Chilean salmon and cod being replaced by more affordable seafood and alternative meats, as consumers keep losing purchasing power due to inflation, unemployment and monetary devaluation.
Health & Welfare
Arapaima, also known as pirarucu or paiche, offers appealing flesh color and texture, low fat content and high levels of protein and fatty acids.