November 29, 2024 — For the first time in its nearly 30-year history, AquaExpo – an annual event that hosts discussions on Ecuadorian shrimp production – hosted a sustainability forum, in which experts at the event’s 2024 edition examined how the industry has developed – and how it can move toward more responsible, sustainable, and transparent practices to drive better aquaculture performance.
“Ecuadorian producers have already proven that it is possible to produce shrimp of the highest quality in a way that is safe for both people and the environment. This journey, which we call Race to the Top, has been shaped by commitment, discipline, and strategy, and this is the message we want to convey to stakeholders in our industry and to those from other sectors,” Sustainable Shrimp Partnership Director Pamela Nath said during the opening speech of the new forum. “In this race, we can all cross the finish line together. This is a race for sustainability, where business success can positively impact the future of our planet.”