Sustainable Shrimp Partnership joins GSSI network

The new strategic alliance is seeking to accelerate the progress of the sustainable seafood movement, with a focus on the farmed shrimp sector. Both GSSI and SSP are dedicated to promoting responsible practices, ensuring the long-term viability of marine resources, and safeguarding people and ecosystems.

Pioneered in Ecuador, SSP is a precompetitive platform that  groups leading companies who are committed to transforming the future of shrimp aquaculture. 

“At SSP, we recognise a strong alignment with GSSI. Both organisations share a vision of collaboration between industry and all stakeholders to drive significant improvement. Working hand in hand with GSSI allows us to expand the reach of Ecuadorian shrimp producers’ efforts to address global sustainability challenges and continually raise the sector’s sustainability standards. We’re excited about this collaboration, and confident that we’ll develop pathways for improvement in shrimp production and identify solutions and projects to advance proactively. Moreover, we aim to share our results to inspire other stakeholders to join the race to the top, ensuring safe and high-quality seafood for all,” SSP Director Pamela Nath said.

GSSI CEO Oyvind Ihle said the organisation is “thrilled” to welcome SSP to its network. 

“The inclusion of SSP marks a significant milestone in our shared mission to advance the sustainable seafood movement - with a focus on the farmed shrimp sector. By joining forces, we can elevate industry standards, inspire broader participation in the pursuit of sustainability, and increase access to sustainable seafood for all,” Ihle said.