China hits Ecuador shrimp exporter with new suspension after traces of COVID found

It is the second time in 20 months the company has received such a sanction from China, which is sticking rigidly to a zero tolerance policy for COVID-19.

Ecuador shrimp packer Empacreci finds itself in hot water again with Chinese authorities. — Ecuador shrimp packer Empacreci finds itself in hot water again with Chinese authorities.Photo: Lola Navarro / IntraFish

John Evans

Empacreci Farmed shrimp COVID-19 China Ecuador

Published 22 March 2022, 23:45Updated 23 March 2022, 13:51