Ecuadorian shrimp exporting company OMARSA has become the first shrimp producer to gain Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification.

OMARSA has become the first shrimp producer to gain ASC certification

OMARSA has become the first shrimp producer to gain ASC certification

OMARSA’s Camaronera Cachugran, Camaronera Chongon and Camaronera Puna sites were recognised as responsible and well managed farms following independent, third party assessment.

Sandro Coglitore, OMARSA’s General Manager, said: “We are very proud to be the first to gain ASC certification for shrimp. We have worked hard to reach this point and have taken forward a number of initiatives, such as mangrove restoration projects. OMARSA is dedicated to responsible aquaculture and we are constantly investing to improve our shrimp farming operations.”

In addition to OMARSA’s three shrimp farms, the company has three hatcheries and a processing plant. The company is among Ecuador’s top five shrimp exporting companies.

OMARSA worked with Blueyou Consulting to improve the farm management and practices and reduce any adverse environmental and social impacts, with the goal of meeting the ASC Shrimp Standard’s requirements.

OMARSA’s ASC labelled products will hit the market in November, with the first products destined for Scandinavia.

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