Planet Shrimp Company

Find out why it is SO important to know where your shrimp is coming from... and all of the benefits associated with buying locally sourced shrimp! cbc.ca/player/play/15…

"We are as much of a technology company as we are a shrimp company." Check out the article on Planet Shrimp featured in this month's edition of @FoodinCanada!

Do you know the differences between Wild-Caught and Farmed Shrimp?

seafoodsource.com/news/foodservi… “While not by any means is every imported shrimp served in a restaurant contaminated with dangerous antibiotics, there is currently no way for a consumer to know. We are forced to essentially play Russian roulette.”

Do you know what day it is tomorrow? #NationalShrimpDay! In honour of this great day, we will be dedicating May 10 to all things shrimp. Questions, comments, concerns? Send us a msg and we'll be happy to tell you everything you need to know about these fascinating creatures!

Scientists have found traces of cocaine in freshwater shrimp across five rivers in the UK. In a new study, researchers said they also detected the drug ketamine, banned pesticides, and antidepressant drugs in the shrimp. businessinsider.com/cocaine-in-shr…

"There is 1.8 billion lbs. of shrimp consumed annually in North America, 5-6 million lbs. are farmed. We are importing all of our consumption. Inland fishing gives you the opportunity to farm properly. To farm responsibly. To control every aspect of what you're doing."

Our founder Marvyn Budd had the honour of representing aquaculture at the Terroir Symposium yesterday, on a panel alongside experts Dr. Paul Uys, @nedbell, and @fisherfolkto where they discussed the future of sustainable seafood and the differences between farmed vs. wild seafood

Looking forward to being a part of this premier food innovation event! Visit our booth at the SIAL show from Tuesday April 30 - Thursday May 2! This is an event you do not want to miss.

Interested in learning more about where to find our products? Visit our website at planetshrimpcompany.com, and follow us on Facebook facebook.com/planetshrimp/ and Instagram instagram.com/planetshrimp/?…

In case you haven't heard... check out @jakeedmiston's article featuring Planet Shrimp, in the Financial Post! business.financialpost.com/news/retail-ma…

@emmawaverman @Senscat @CBCHereandNow @hookedinc @PlanetShrimp We do carry Ontario shrimp. The brand is @PlanetShrimpCo and you can find it in our freezer section. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

According to a new study, #microplastics found in the ocean are being ingested by infant loggerhead turtles, threatening the survival of the endangered species. buff.ly/2Lmgj7A #NoBlueNoGreen via @hakaimagazine

"Studies have found these microplastics in everything from supermarket seafood to drinking water, but scientists don't yet know what all that means for our health." cbsnews.com/news/the-great…

75% of BC respondents prefer an immediate ban on open net-pen fish farms, a poll from Mainstreet research finds. The proposed aquaculture regime for Canada provides a good opportunity for the government to transition the industry to land-based aquaculture. bit.ly/2QP6MLx

"The shrimp you find in the freezer aisle is exactly the same as most of what’s presented as “fresh”—it just hasn’t been sitting around on a bed of ice all day." huffingtonpost.com/eatingwell/how…

Is wild caught REALLY better than farmed shrimp, farmed right? oceana.org/blog/what-ocea…

New website for @PlanetShrimp which includes fantastic recipes and lot's of great information on #sustainable #local shrimp from #Ontario. fal.cn/S71N

What is Ocean Wise Seafood? Find out more about our sustainable seafood program and what it means each time you see the Ocean Wise logo. youtu.be/b3Mo4SkoLOA

We are proud to announce that we are now harvesting our Pacific White Shrimp 365 days a year, right here in Aylmer, Ontario!