ECUADOR’S shrimp industry is undoubtedly attractive. The South American country has, through a huge effort, become one of the main suppliers of white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) to the USA and Europe, writes PAULA CARVAJAL.
Despite going through a rough time with diseases, economic challenges, dump-ing accusations, fluctuating prices – even changing twice in the same week – it has emerged successfully.
Nevertheless, it is now facing a key challenge for its consolidation – supply.
Ecuador has a top-quality product, knows how to produce and sell it, but it has had to deal with organic products and traceability, accusations of dumping, vertical integration and the demands of local government.
However,
