Grupo Almar is an Ecuadorian family-owned and run world-class producer, processor, and exporter of whiteleg shrimp. With a focus on purpose-driven aquaculture and with innovation and sustainability as core characteristics, Almar produces more than 150.000 MT of shrimp each year, providing different markets a nutrient-rich protein and reducing pressure on the world´s oceans.

Through its vertically integrated operations, Almar ensures total traceability and a 100% antibiotic-free supply chain, challenging the aquaculture industry and committing to address one of the era's most pressing health challenges: antimicrobial resistance.

Guided by its core values—integrity, excellence, and innovation—Almar acts boldly on its differentiators – electrification, automation, genetics improvement program, top talent recruitment and precision feeding. These initiatives have solidified its position as a leader in sustainable aquaculture. With only 4.18 kg of CO2 emissions and just 0.54 m² per kilogram of shrimp produced, Almar sets a benchmark for eco-friendly and efficient shrimp production.

Beyond its environmental efforts, Almar takes significant, purpose-driven action on the social front, fostering growth alongside its employees and neighboring communities. The group provides over 3,000 high-quality jobs, offers quality accommodations at its facilities, and ensures all employees earn wages well above the living standard.

As the world’s population is projected to demand 70% more food by 2050, Grupo Almar rises to the challenge. Leveraging its strategic location and expertise, Almar is committed to being part of the solution — producing food with high nutritional value, low carbon footprint, and efficient land use.

Grupo Almar, a future for the world.

More information: www.almar.ec