News Summary August 20, 2026
Today's Top Story: The Expana Shrimp Demand Index Returns to Steady Territory — What the Data Shows
Kicking things off today, the Expana Shrimp Demand Index has returned to Steady territory at 95.95 in June–July, but the move is most likely mechanical — a tighter clearance rate following the Q1 import trough rather than genuine demand growth, with frozen retail volume down 10.3% through week 32 and per capita consumption tracking flat against 2025's 5.07 lbs. The wholesale price softness in spot markets hasn't reached the shelf...
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