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The Georgia shrimp industry has experienced economic troubles attributed to rising fuel prices and cheap imports of shrimp from overseas. As a result, the number of shrimp boats fishing in Georgia has fallen over the years. The remaining shrimpers are looking for ways to add value to their product and generate additional revenue. Dubberly Seafood is a family owned and operated Georgia shrimp company. They were exploring means of adding value to their shrimp products in order to increase company revenue. The Savannah family contacted the Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development for assistance with a feasibility study which is required for the value-added grant. The CAED met with the Dubberlys twice and successfully completed their feasibility study. In addition, the CAED contacted a number of individuals they have worked with in the past to inquire into their interest in purchasing Georgia wild caught shrimp from a family shrimping company. The Dubberlys were then introduced to a number of individuals involved in the food industry. These individual represented retailers and food brokers. The Dubberlys were invited to the Flavor of Georgia food contest in Atlanta where they meet with various individuals involved in the food industry.
