Cargill inaugurates world’s most modern shrimp feed plant in Ecuador
More than $65 million investment creates 150 new jobs and 500 related positions.
October 15, 2018
Cargill recently opened the world’s most modern shrimp feed plant in Guayaquil, Ecuador, creating the potential for significant growth in the country's aquaculture sector.
Cargill said its investment of approximately $65 million creates 150 new jobs and enables the creation of 500 related positions – boosting the local economy and bringing nutrition technology and services to the shrimp industry.
With this plant, Cargill will be producing 165,000 tons per year -- around 20% of the 800,000 tons of feed that the Ecuadorian market demands currently. Ecuador is the world’s fourth-largest shrimp producer, according to Global Aquaculture Alliance data.
“The plant we are opening today offers the most leading-edge technology currently available for the production of shrimp feed,” said Ángel Gómez, general director Cargill Aqua Nutrition for Latin America North. “This helps Cargill deliver on its promise of guaranteeing the best production and service to our customers.”
María Alejandra Vicuña, vice president of Ecuador, attended the inauguration ceremony for the plant, formally kicking off production of two lines of feed: one under the Purina brand, and the other under Aquaxcel.
“Cargill’s investment in Ecuador also allows us to help the country and its people thrive through the production of goods and services,” Gómez said. “Today, we are showing our commitment to supporting the development of Ecuador’s shrimp industry by maximizing the country’s export potential.”
Cargill has more than 50 years’ experience in global feed production, with operations in 40 countries.
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