ABOUT US
Producers of Tikal & Crystal Ponds Brand Shrimp,
"The Jewels of Guatemala"
Why Sustainable Shrimp?
We believe in the importance of producing shrimp responsibly through sustainable aquaculture, with a focus on the preservation of the environment and well-being of our employees and communities.
Sustainable aquaculture guarantees the efficient, responsible production of food to support mankind for the future!
Delicious
Guatemala's volcanic soils & our genetic family lines = nutritious shrimp with a dark natural color and delicious sweeter taste.
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Join our Tasty Shrimp Club to learn about the benefits of Guatemala's delicious Shrimp.
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Safe
Vertically Integrated Operations =
Full Product Traceability & Transparency!
All of our shrimp comes from Vertically Integrated Operations which along with top R&D programs and an industry leading team, which allows us to carefully manage every step of the production cycle, from genetic families to finished product, with full traceability under our own brands. Operations include:
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- Hatchery with top genetic programs (Maya Larva​), BAP Certified​
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- 3 beautiful farms, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified
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- State of the Art, certified Processing Plant, HACCP, ASC Certified
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#Traceability #transparency #Safe #Delicious #Shrimp #TopTeam
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 Control of the full production cycle and traceability through our vertically integrated operations |  Process starts with Maya Larva (Post Larvae from top genetic families) used in our farms, industry of Guatemala and other countries |  The best shrimp come from Guatemala and from Maya Larva! |
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 Where Maya Larva is produced from advanced R&D programs and top genetic lines |  Where Maya Larva is produced from advanced R&D programs and top genetic lines |  ASC Certified Farm leveraging hyper intensive aquaculture production systems |
 ASC Certified Farm leveraging hyper intensive aquaculture production systems |  ASC Certified Farm leveraging intensive aquaculture production systems. Established since 1983. |  We control transit times, cold chain, etc. on every trip to ensure the maximum quality at every stage of the process |
 Internationally certified processing plant where all of our shrimp is processed and packed under our own brands |  Internationally certified processing plant where all of our shrimp is processed and packed under our own brands |  Our Brands = Our promise of quality, integrity and transparency to our customers worldwide! |
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Responsible
Team Acuamaya believes Sustainable aquaculture is the way to guarantee the efficient, responsible production of food to support mankind for the future!
We have a strong commitment to social and environmental responsible practices along with the well being of our employees and communities. Our 3 production farms have the ASC Aquaculture Certification.
 Acuamaya, 1st company in Guatemala to obtain the highly recognized Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certification for our three shrimp farms. |  Committed to the environment, we maintain a mangrove reserve with one of the best habitats for birds in Guatemala! ​ |  Today, our Mayasal farm is considered one of the best places in Guatemala for bird watching and popular by many local and migratory birds |
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 Bird identification and education programs to preserve the incredible fauna diversity around our farms! |  We have been supporting several sea turtle protection and education programs for more than 30 years now! |  Safe Community Program, with the aim of helping to prevent and protect collaborators, family members and members from neighboring communities |
 As a result of the company's ongoing commitment to promoting responsible aquaculture practices, Acuamaya's 3 farms now have the world wide recognized ASC Certification! |  We believe in the importance and power of education and as a result, have been supporting, since 1983, the educational programs at all levels on the communities where we are present. |  We are an equal opportunity employer and pride ourselves on having one of the best teams in the industry, all from Guatemala! |
 We believe in the importance and power of education and as a result, have been supporting, since 1983, the educational programs at all levels on the communities where we are present. |
Delicious
Guatemala's volcanic soils & our genetic family lines = nutritious shrimp with a dark natural color and delicious sweeter taste
Our delicious, naturally darker color and sweeter tasting shrimp has been consistently complemented and preferred by many demanding customers around the world.
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But don't take our word for it, we invite you try for yourself!
 Guatemala is one of the most beautiful diverse countries in the world, you must come to visit! |  The color and flavor of our shrimp, as well as other products, are influenced by our soils rich in minerals and nutrients from our many volcanoes |  Our shrimp is naturally darker, in part from the volcanic influenced soil. Our shrimp is on average a dark A3-A4 color |
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 Happy satisfied customers is our goal and it makes us happy when you share their comments with us! |  You can join the Tasty Shrimp Club to learn more about the benefits of Guatemala's delicious shrimp! |  Shrimp ceviche, one of the many ways to enjoy our delicious shrimp, guatemalan style! |
 Enjoy the best shrimp from Guatemala, delicious, safe and responsible! |  We have been complementing the meals of many customers with our delicious shrimp all over the world, what are you waiting for? |
Shrimp School
Learn more about shrimp nutrition facts, benefits and handling tips
Delicious Recipes
Access convenient cooking ideas to prepare and enjoy your shrimp
Where to Buy
Find where you can buy Guatemala's delicious, sustainable shrimp near you
Where to buy
Our delicious, safe and responsible shrimp is available in some of the most demanding markets around the world.
Contact us to learn where you can find our product or if you are interested in the possibility of sourcing our sustainable shrimp:
For Europe & Asia: EAsales@acuamaya.com
For Africa/Oceania: OAsales@acuamaya.com
For the Americas: Americasales@acuamaya.com
For Guatemala: ventas@acuamaya.com and home delivery available now in Guatemala City through:
Tel / Whatsapp +502 4211-1088
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