{"id":1158848,"date":"2023-06-22T10:50:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T08:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asc-aqua.org\/?post_type=news&p=1158848"},"modified":"2024-10-16T10:19:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:19:27","slug":"asc-and-ssp-deliver-a-second-successful-asc-shrimp-summit-in-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/asc-aqua.org\/news\/asc-and-ssp-deliver-a-second-successful-asc-shrimp-summit-in-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"ASC and SSP deliver a second successful ASC Shrimp Summit in Ecuador\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For the second year, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) joined forces to host a successful ASC Shrimp Summit on 12-14 June 2023 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Designed to demonstrate increasing global demand for ASC certified products and showcase the commitment of Ecuadorian shrimp producers to comply with the highest standards, the summit provided on-the-ground insights and new commercial possibilities.<\/p>\n

Shrimp buyers from the USA, Japan, the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Portugal \u2013 key ASC markets \u2013 representing retailers including Sam\u2019s Club, Foodbuy, Groupe Casino, Brakes, Aldi S\u00fcd, Sonae, Aeon and Coop were in attendance.<\/p>\n

They benefited from a full programme of events designed to present to them the opportunities around ASC certified Ecuadorian shrimp. ASC buyers visited SSP members\u2019 facilities, which included ASC certified farms and processing plants, to witness responsible aquaculture production in action and speak with the people directly involved in these operations.<\/p>\n

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Hayette Djellouli, Buyer at Groupe Casino, said \u201cThis trip helped me become aware of the importance of the shrimp industry in Ecuador\u2026 Particularly when it comes to the processes required to ensure responsible aquaculture, notably in terms of husbandry practices, marine ecosystems protection, and the ever-present social dimension of aquaculture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anthony Snow, Seafood Director at Albertsons Companies, commented \u201cMy experience visiting processing plants in Ecuador was great. We got to see a lot of further processing and value-added capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marcos Moya, Global Outreach Lead at ASC, said \u201cWe are delighted to have brought together buyers from all over the world to engage with Ecuadorian shrimp producers who are meeting ASC\u2019s highest standards. At ASC we are determined to match growing global demand for certified shrimp with responsible supply. We are excited about the new opportunities that this summit has created and look forward to supporting these new relationships\u201d.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Pamela Nath, Director of SSP, emphasised that the summit was an excellent platform for visitors to witness firsthand the special focus that SSP members have on quality, food safety, and responsible production. \u201cOur guests experienced the commitment of SSP members with sustainability, their constant ability to innovate and not only meet market demands, but also exceed expectations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The export possibilities in the Ecuadorean shrimp market are considerable \u2013 with the country already the world\u2019s largest shrimp producer and exporter of Pacific white shrimp (P. Vannamei) to Europe, China and the US. In 2022, Ecuador exported more than 1 million MT of shrimp, reaching 66 countries, and adding $6.7 billion worth of exports to the country\u2019s economy. Ecuador produces approximately 40% of ASC certified shrimp globally.
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