SSP and CNA host SustainED program in Guayaquil to promote feed efficiency and environmental stewardship
ECUADOR, 28 May 2025: In a concerted effort to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of Ecuador’s shrimp industry, the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) hosted a new edition of their flagship educational initiative, SustainED.
The event, held at the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil, focused on the theme: “Nutritional Innovation: How to Maximize Feed Efficiency at Every Stage of Shrimp Farming.”
Bringing together more than 150 experts, academics, and industry professionals, the program highlighted cutting-edge strategies and innovations in shrimp nutrition. Presentations emphasized how targeted feed formulations and technologies can reduce environmental impact, lower production costs, and raise farming standards across the sector.
“Feed is one of the main factors determining the environmental impact of shrimp farming. But it is also an area where real solutions already exist that can make a significant difference,” said Pamela Nath, Director of SSP. “At SSP, we work to highlight those solutions and make them accessible to those who want to take the next step.”
The SustainED program has become a cornerstone platform for collaboration within Ecuador’s aquaculture sector. José Antonio Camposano, Executive President of CNA, noted the strategic value of such initiatives. “SustainED represents a key platform for strengthening the shrimp sector by bringing together producers, technicians, and leaders from across the value chain around a shared goal. These types of spaces allow us to increase access to knowledge and promote a shared vision of sustainability,” he said.
The agenda featured six technical sessions covering a range of topics: nutrition fundamentals, responsible feed formulation, larval nutrition, feeding technology, alternative ingredients, and regulatory frameworks. Experts from international and regional companies, including Inve Aquaculture, Skretting, and Vitapro, led the discussions.
This edition of SustainED was supported by Cargill, Vitapro, and TerraMar Latam. Their collaboration, alongside the commitment of SSP’s founding and associate members, reflects a broader industry movement toward sustainable aquaculture practices that balance profitability with environmental responsibility.
Ecuador is currently one of the world’s leading shrimp exporters. Initiatives like SustainED signal a growing recognition within the industry that innovation and sustainability are essential not only for environmental stewardship but also for maintaining global market leadership.
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