More than 100 professionals from Ecuador’s shrimp industry participated in the latest edition of SustainED, titled “Decisions That Lead to Better Results.” SustainED is an educational program for the sustainable development of the shrimp sector, led by the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA).
Designed to equip attendees with practical tools to optimize shrimp nutrition management, SustainED brought together 10 national and international experts to explore the key challenges and opportunities facing shrimp nutrition today.
Through case studies, industry experiences, and scientific advances, the presentations covered topics including raw material availability, feed formulation, precision nutrition, functional additives, and feeding technologies, highlighting their impact on productivity, competitiveness, and the sustainability of the shrimp sector.
“Shrimp nutrition represents one of the greatest opportunities for our industry to continue improving its performance. Today, we have science- and innovation-based solutions that enable more efficient use of resources while advancing toward a more sustainable and successful aquaculture industry. Through SustainED, we aim to bring this knowledge closer to producers so they can incorporate it into their decision-making and translate it into better practices,”
said Pamela Nath, Director of SSP.
José Antonio Camposano, Executive President of the CNA, added:
“The leadership of Ecuadorian shrimp has been built on the industry’s ability to continuously evolve and strengthen its processes. Initiatives like SustainED help bring knowledge, scientific evidence, and innovation closer to those making decisions on shrimp farms, fostering continuous improvement that enhances the sector’s competitiveness.”
This edition of SustainED was made possible with the support of Vitapro, whose sponsorship helped create this valuable platform for knowledge exchange and the continued development of Ecuador’s shrimp industry.
The event also brought together professionals from companies and institutions across the shrimp value chain, including representatives from Aker QRILL Company, Adisseo, BioMar Corbion, dsm-firmenich, INVE Aquaculture, and Skretting.
