Mayasal Shrimp Farm

Established in 1983 - 55Ha

Developed the Mayasal Farm in 1983 with 55 Ha of ponds, one of the first shrimp aquaculture operations in Guatemala and Central America (now 300 Ha of intensive ponds)

First Shrimp Exports

First Shrimp Exports 1984

The company was set up for export markets from the beginning and first shrimp exports took place in 1984

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Modern Processing Plant

Established in 1990

Developed a wholly owned, modern process processing plant. One of first companies in Guatemala to obtain HACCP Cetification

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New Shrimp Hatchery

Established in 1998

La Candelaria Shrimp Hatchery is established to develop genetic lines and produce PL's (baby shrimp) for the company farms and to support the growth of the industry of Guatemala

First Intensive Systems

Developed in 2002

Developed first intensive systems at Mayasal farm in 2002 with successful results, leading to wider adoption and differentication Guatemala's aquaculture model.

Production Expansion #2

Finca Saquija 2010

2010 - Company expansion of production capacity with addition of Finca Saquija, 50 Ha of intensive ponds

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Production Expansion #3

Finca La Danta 2013

2013 - Company expansion of production capacity with addition of Finca La Danta, 25 Ha of super intensive ponds

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Tasty Shrimp Club

Shrimp Platform 2019

Launched the Tasty Shrimp Club platform to help promote education about the attributes that distinguish the shrimp from Guatemala, both locally and internationally

www.tastyshrimp.club

ASC Certification 3 Farms

ASC 2020

2020 - As a result of Acuamaya's commitment to social and environmental responsible practices, the 3 farms obtained the internationally recognized ASC Certification