BANCO GUAYAQUIL, KAMPI, AND KEMIN AQUASCIENCE JOIN THE SSP

Banco Guayaquil, Kampi, and Kemin AquaScience join the SSP to advance sustainability in the shrimp aquaculture industry. New players from the financial, technology, and science sectors are joining the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) to strengthen innovation and sustainability in aquaculture.

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP), a pre-competitive ecosystem committed to raising sustainability standards in the shrimp industry, announces the addition of three new associate members: Banco Guayaquil, Kampi, and Kemin AquaScience.

Through working groups, collaborative projects, and the continuous exchange of technical and operational knowledge, SSP members—companies from across the value chain—work together to identify common challenges, develop shared solutions, and enhance performance across the shrimp industry.

“At the SSP, we are pleased to welcome our new partners. Their inclusion strengthens the diversity and depth of our platform. Each brings a unique perspective and set of capabilities that enrich our dialogue and enable us to move toward more comprehensive and ambitious solutions,” said SSP Director Pamela Nath.

As part of this shared vision, Fernando Coronel, Vice President of Corporate Banking and Value Chain at Banco Guayaquil, highlighted:

“We recognise the importance of the shrimp industry for Ecuador’s development. Our commitment is to support the sector in its transition toward more innovative and sustainable production by providing financing for clean energy, technology, and modern infrastructure. By joining the SSP, we reaffirm our vision that sustainability is an opportunity for growth and competitiveness, and we remain committed to being active partners to Ecuador’s shrimp industry.”

Meanwhile, Eduardo Arosemena, Managing Director of Kampi, highlighted the role of technological innovation in driving efficiency:

“At Kampi, we believe that innovation is key to achieving more profitable and sustainable production. The adoption of technologies such as artificial intelligence has already proven its value in the sector, enabling more precise and reliable decision-making. Joining the SSP allows us to align this vision with other stakeholders who are committed to the same goal.”

From a scientific perspective, José Duarte, Regional Technical Director at Kemin AquaScience, highlighted the company’s focus on strengthening system resilience:

“At Kemin AquaScience, we believe that sustainability is born from a genuine commitment to life and the future. Our curiosity drives us to innovate and to seek solutions every day that protect the environment and enhance the resilience of aquaculture systems. Joining the SSP has been more than a partnership—it has meant joining a cause that inspires us and challenges us to transform the way we produce shrimp, with responsibility, transparency, and respect for what truly matters: our planet and the generations that will inherit it.”

With the addition of Banco Guayaquil, Kampi, and Kemin AquaScience, SSP continues to expand its network of partners committed to transforming global aquaculture into a successful and responsible practice for the world. These new members join a group of companies that already support SSP’s mission, including Adisseo, BASF, BioMar, Cargill, Corbion, dsm-firmenich, INVE Aquaculture, Skretting, and Vitapro.

About SSP

The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) is a group of leading companies committed to transforming the future of shrimp aquaculture. As pioneers in Ecuador, SSP members are dedicated to achieving and promoting products of the highest quality, produced under the highest social and environmental standards, through increased collaboration and transparency.

About Banco Guayaquil

Banco Guayaquil is one of Ecuador’s leading financial institutions, with more than 100 years of experience and a AAA rating—the highest in the national banking system. The bank offers a wide range of financial services through more than 20,000 physical service points and provides innovative digital solutions to deliver the best banking experience. Its purpose is to make life easier for millions of Ecuadorians, every day.

About Kampi

Kampi is a next-generation mobile platform that uses artificial intelligence and true machine learning to optimise real-time production management on shrimp farms. As pioneers and leaders in the Dynamic Precision Farming category, we integrate intelligent tools—Pond Vision and FarmAI—that enable more precise, efficient, and profitable decision-making. Our system combines a first-in-class model for advanced biometric monitoring, predictive analytics, and strategic simulations to maximise biological and economic performance throughout each production cycle, from stocking to harvest.

About Kemin AquaScience

Kemin AquaScience is Kemin’s division dedicated to aquaculture. It provides innovative solutions that enhance health, nutrition, and sustainability in the production of farmed fish and shrimp. The company is committed to transforming the industry through science, safety, and responsibility.

Image credit: Sustainable Shrimp Partnership