Market diversification, FTAs key to protecting the livelihoods of coastal farmers: Grinson George, Director, CMFRI

The recent US tariffs on shrimp highlight a serious vulnerability in depending on a single product form (frozen bulk) and a single market. Shifting to a diversified, high-value product basket is now essential to de-risk exports and capture market share in fast-growing economies, says Grinson George, Director, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).

In an interaction with ET Digital, George explains that there is a growing global demand for hygienic, fully traceable, and conveniently packaged seafood, particularly in major markets like the…