About BioCentinela - The Company

BioCentinela is a pioneer in the production and exportation of certified organic white shrimp (litopenaeus vannamei) obtaining the first certification for organic larvae production in the world.

The company was founded in 1989, starting operations with a small hatchery that was strategically located in Punta Centinela. The shrimp farms were put into production in 1995. Both, the hatchery and farms began their activities as conventional production. The transition to organic started in 1999 and the process was completed in 2002.

BioCentinela was created in 2003 by the merging of the hatchery, LARVITANA S.A., and the shrimp farms, ZANIN S.A.

The company's headquarters are located in Guayaquil; the hatchery operates in San Pablo, two hours by car from Guayaquil; and the farms are located in Isla Puna, 3 hours by boat from Guayaquil.

Vision
"To lead the commercialization of organic aquaculture products by promoting and developing our production system and partnering with small and medium farmers, regenerating and conserving the environment, promoting development and fair treatment for all those involved in our processes."

Mission
"BioCentinela's mission is to market premium-branded organic aquaculture products utilizing an environmentally-safe production process while engaging in new technology development and maintaining high standards of client service."