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The ASC Improver Programme is an initiative designed to provide a structured pathway for farms not yet ready for direct certification

AGRIMINGOLD becomes first in Ecuador to progress from ASC Improver Programme to full ASC certification

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 02:00 (GMT + 9)

Following a 16-month journey focused on sustainability, operational efficiency and gender equality, the company achieved top international accreditation for responsible seafood production.

AGRIMINGOLD S.A. has become the first shrimp farming company in Ecuador to successfully transition from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Improver Programme to full ASC certification. This milestone sets a precedent in the Ecuadorian aquaculture industry and demonstrates the power of continuous improvement processes to drive environmental, social, and operational transformations in the seafood sector.

The path toward official certification began in March 2025, when the company formally joined the ASC Improver Programme. After completing a 16-month technical and operational journey, the shrimp farm underwent an independent audit conducted by the certification body Bureau Veritas, obtaining ASC certification on 29 July 2026.

Environmental impact, operational efficiency, and female leadership

Located in Estero Chivería, in the province of El Oro, AGRIMINGOLD S.A. operates across a production area of 118 hectares and records an annual production of approximately 1.7 million pounds of shrimp. During its participation in the programme, the company achieved an 18% increase in total production while significantly optimizing feed-use efficiency.

In terms of ecological conservation, the company protected 126.63 hectares of existing mangrove forest and restored an additional 18.12 hectares, consolidating a total protected area of 144.75 hectares of healthy coastal ecosystems.

 

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Furthermore, company management has excelled in social inclusion and job creation. In early 2025, Marea Rosa, AGRIMINGOLD S.A.'s women-led premium shrimp brand, participated in Hatch Blue's Women in Ocean Food programme in La Paz, Baja California Sur, an initiative sponsored by ASC to empower female leaders across the seafood industry.

Executive statements

Patricia Bianchi, Aquaculture Improvement Projects and Governance Manager at ASC, highlighted the significance of this achievement:

"This achievement demonstrates that the ASC Improver Programme is fulfilling its purpose: building local capacity and providing producers with a structured and credible pathway to achieve ASC certification through continuous improvement. AGRIMINGOLD's successful transition from the Improver Programme to ASC certification in Ecuador provides tangible evidence that the programme works in practice. It highlights the value of establishing clear improvement objectives, implementing measurable changes and independently verifying progress."

For her part, Annabell Palacios, CEO of AGRIMINGOLD, emphasized the commitment of the organization's workforce:

"Our journey towards ASC certification began with a commitment to learn, improve and build a more responsible future for our farm. Through the ASC Improver Programme and our participation in Hatch Blue's Women in Ocean Food programme with Marea Rosa, our purpose-driven shrimp project, we strengthened our knowledge, leadership and operational practices, creating a solid foundation for continuous improvement. ASC certification recognises the hard work and dedication of our entire team. It demonstrates that, with commitment and the right support, it is possible to strengthen our shrimp production while advancing environmental, social and labour responsibility."

About the ASC Improver Programme

The ASC Improver Programme is an initiative designed to provide a structured pathway for farms not yet ready for direct certification. The tool helps producers implement quantitative and qualitative improvements before undergoing an independent assessment against ASC Standards, facilitating access to international markets seeking independently certified seafood.


🇯🇵 日本語 (Japanese Version) | AIによる自動翻訳

AGRIMINGOLD、エクアドルで初めてASC改善プログラムから正式なASC認証への移行を達成

持続可能性、業務効率、ジェンダー平等に焦点を当てた16か月間の取り組みを経て、同社は責任ある水産物生産に関する最高峰の国際認証を取得しました。

AGRIMINGOLD S.A.は、水産養殖管理協議会(ASC)改善プログラム(Improver Programme)から正式なASC認証への完全移行を達成したエクアドル初の海老養殖企業となりました。この快挙はエクアドルの水産業界における新たな先例となり、継続的な改善プロセスが水産物セクターにおける環境・社会・生産面での変革を推進する力を持つことを証明しています。

正式認証への道のりは2025年3月、同社がASC改善プログラムに正式参加したことから始まりました。16か月にわたる技術的・オペレーション上の取り組みを完了した後、同養殖場は第三者認証機関であるBureau Veritasによる独立監査を受け、2026年7月29日ASC認証を授与されました。

環境への影響、業務効率、そして女性のリーダーシップ

エル・オロ州エステロ・チベリアに位置するAGRIMINGOLD S.A.は、118ヘクタールの生産面積で事業を展開し、年間約170万ポンドの海老を生産しています。プログラムへの参加期間中、同社は総生産量を18%増加させると同時に、飼料利用効率を大幅に向上させました。

生態系保全の面では、同社は既存のマングローブ林126.63ヘクタールを保護し、さらに18.12ヘクタールを修復・再生させることで、合計144.75ヘクタールの健全な沿岸生態系を確立しました。

さらに、同社の経営は社会的包摂と雇用創出の面でも優れた実績を上げています。2025年初頭AGRIMINGOLD S.A.傘下の女性主導のプレミアム海老ブランドであるMarea Rosaは、バハ・カリフォルニア・スル州ラパスで開催されたHatch BlueWomen in Ocean Foodプログラムに参加しました。このプログラムはASCがスポンサーを務め、水産物分野における女性リーダーの能力強化を支援するものです。

関係者のコメント

ASC水産養殖改善プロジェクトおよびガバナンス・マネージャーであるPatricia Bianchi氏は、この達成の重要性を次のように強調しました。

「この達成は、ASC改善プログラムがその目的を果たしていることを証明しています。すなわち、地域での能力を構築し、生産者に対して継続的改善を通じてASC認証を取得するための構造化された信頼性の高いルートを提供することです。エクアドルにおけるAGRIMINGOLD改善プログラムからASC認証への移行成功は、プログラムが実践的に機能している明確な証拠を提供しています。明確な改善目標を設定し、測定可能な変更を実施し、進捗を独立して検証することの価値を浮き彫りにしています。」

また、AGRIMINGOLDCEOであるAnnabell Palacios氏は、組織のチーム全員のコミットメントを強調しました。

ASC認証への私たちの道のりは、学び、改善し、私たちの養殖場にとってより責任ある未来を築くというコミットメントから始まりました。ASC改善プログラムおよび目的を持った海老プロジェクトであるMarea Rosaを通じたHatch BlueWomen in Ocean Foodプログラムへの参加を通じて、私たちは知識、リーダーシップ、運用実務を強化し、継続的改善のための強固な基盤を築きました。ASC認証は、チーム全体のたゆまぬ努力と献身を認めるものです。コミットメントと適切な支援があれば、環境・社会・労働における責任を進展させながら、海老生産を強化することが可能であることを示しています。」

ASC改善プログラムについて

ASC改善プログラムは、まだ直接認証を受ける準備が整っていない養殖場に対して構造化されたルートを提供する取り組みです。このツールは、ASC基準に基づく独立した査定を受ける前に、生産者が測定可能な改善を実施できるよう支援し、独立して認証された水産物を求める国際市場へのアクセスを促進します。


🇨🇳 中文 (Simplified Chinese Version) | 由人工智能自动翻译

AGRIMINGOLD成为厄瓜多尔首家从ASC改进项目晋升至ASC正式认证的对虾养殖企业

经过为期16个月以可持续发展、运营效率和性别平等为核心的改进历程,该公司获得了负责任水产品生产领域的顶尖国际认证。

AGRIMINGOLD S.A.已成为厄瓜多尔首家成功从水产养殖管理委员会(ASC)改进项目(Improver Programme)过渡至ASC正式认证的对虾养殖企业。这一里程碑为厄瓜多尔水产养殖业树立了先例,充分证明了持续改进流程在推动水产品行业实现环境、社会和生产变革方面的强大力量。

通往正式认证之路始于2025年3月,当时该公司正式加入ASC改进项目。在完成了为期16个月的技术与运营改进历程后,该养殖场接受了独立认证机构Bureau Veritas的第三方审计,并于2026年7月29日正式获得ASC认证。

环境影响、运营效率与女性领导力

AGRIMINGOLD S.A.位于埃尔奥罗省埃斯特罗奇韦里亚(Estero Chivería),拥有118公顷的生产面积,年产对虾约170万磅。在参与该项目期间,该公司实现了18%的总产量增长,并大幅提升了饲料利用效率。

在生态保护方面,该公司保护了126.63公顷现存红树林,并进一步修复了18.12公顷,使受保护的健康沿海生态系统总面积扩大至144.75公顷

此外,该公司的管理层在社会包容和创造就业方面成效显著。2025年初AGRIMINGOLD S.A.旗下由女性领导的高端对虾品牌Marea Rosa参加了在南下加利福尼亚州拉巴斯举行的Hatch Blue海洋食品女性(Women in Ocean Food)”项目。该项目由ASC赞助,旨在支持并赋能整个水产品行业的女性领导者。

双方高管声明

ASC水产养殖改进项目与治理经理Patricia Bianchi强调了这一成就的重要意义:

“这一成就表明,ASC改进项目正在实现其宗旨:建立本地能力,并为生产商提供一条通过持续改进获得ASC认证的结构化且具有可信度的途径。AGRIMINGOLD厄瓜多尔改进项目成功过渡到ASC认证,提供了该项目在实践中卓有成效的切实证据。这凸显了设定明确改进目标、实施可衡量变革以及进行独立验证进度的价值。”

AGRIMINGOLD首席执行官Annabell Palacios强调了整个团队的奉献精神:

“我们迈向ASC认证的历程始于学习、改进和为养殖场建设更负责任未来的承诺。通过ASC改进项目以及通过我们的目标导向型对虾项目Marea Rosa参与Hatch Blue的‘海洋食品女性’项目,我们巩固了知识、领导力和运营实践,为持续改进奠定了坚实基础。ASC认证是对我们整个团队辛勤工作和奉献精神的认可。它表明,只要拥有承诺和正确的支持,完全可以在推进环境、社会和劳动责任的同时,提升我们的对虾生产能力。”

关于ASC改进项目

ASC改进项目旨在为尚未具备直接认证条件的养殖场提供一条结构化的改进途径。该工具帮助生产商在接受对照ASC标准进行的独立评估之前实施可衡量的改进,从而帮助其进入寻求独立认证水产品的国际市场。

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