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Sustainability Background
SUSTAINABILITY

Built On Responsibility.
Guided By Experience.

At The Big Prawn, sustainability is fundamental to how we do business. Built on generations of shrimp farming expertise, we believe responsible sourcing is essential to delivering exceptional shrimp while protecting the resources and communities that support our industry.

We work with carefully selected producers who share our commitment to responsible aquaculture, environmental stewardship, ethical business practices, and continuous improvement — operating under internationally recognized sustainability, food safety, and compliance programs.

Sustainability Pillars Wheel

Stewardship:

Advancing responsible aquaculture

People:

Supporting people across our supply chain.

Partnership:

Building trusted global partnerships.

Prosperity:

Supporting sustainable growth.

Planet:

Protecting resources and ecosystems.

Integrity:

Promoting fair and ethical practices.

STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE

Guided By Recognized Global Standards.

Our sourcing network includes producers operating under internationally recognized sustainability, food safety, quality, and ethical compliance programs.

International Featured Standard

International Featured Standard

Business Social Compliance Initiative

Business Social Compliance Initiative

Best Aquaculture Practices

Best Aquaculture Practices

Aquaculture Stewardship Council

Aquaculture Stewardship Council

British Retail Consortium Global Standards

British Retail Consortium Global Standards

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit

Global Food Safety Initiative

Global Food Safety Initiative

International Featured Standard

International Featured Standard

Business Social Compliance Initiative

Business Social Compliance Initiative

Best Aquaculture Practices

Best Aquaculture Practices

Aquaculture Stewardship Council

Aquaculture Stewardship Council

British Retail Consortium Global Standards

British Retail Consortium Global Standards

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit

Global Food Safety Initiative

Global Food Safety Initiative

International Featured Standard

International Featured Standard

Business Social Compliance Initiative

Business Social Compliance Initiative

Best Aquaculture Practices

Best Aquaculture Practices

Aquaculture Stewardship Council

Aquaculture Stewardship Council

British Retail Consortium Global Standards

British Retail Consortium Global Standards

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit

Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit

Global Food Safety Initiative

Global Food Safety Initiative

OUR PROCESS

Excellence at Every Stage.

Exceptional shrimp begins long before it reaches our customers. From hatcheries and feed mills to farms, harvesting, processing, packaging, and cold-chain logistics, each stage plays an important role in maintaining product quality, food safety, and integrity.

We collaborate with experienced production partners operating under internationally recognized food safety and quality management systems — helping ensure the shrimp we supply meets the expectations of today's retail, foodservice, distribution, and private label markets.

Shrimp Hatchery Stage
01

Hatchery

Feed Mill Stage
02

Feed Mill

Shrimp Farm Aquaculture
03

Farm

Modern Seafood Processing
04

Processing

Global Container Export
05

Export

Temperature-Controlled Cold Chain Logistics
06

Cold Chain

Premium Quality Shrimp Presentation
ORIGIN MATTERS

Where Great Shrimp Begins.

The finest shrimp begins with the right origin. Our experience has given us a deep understanding of the factors that contribute to great shrimp. We source from established aquaculture regions where favourable conditions, responsible farming, modern processing capabilities, and generations of expertise come together.

That knowledge guides our approach to delivering shrimp recognized for:

Quality
Consistency
Taste
Performance
GLOBAL SOURCING NETWORK

Global Partnerships.

Reliable Supply.

Strong international relationships give The Big Prawn the reach and flexibility to serve an evolving shrimp market. Our diversified network across leading shrimp-producing regions supports year-round availability and supply continuity — helping us respond to the needs of customers across Canada and the United States.

Global Sourcing Route Map
USA / CANADA
ECUADOR
INDIA
BANGLADESH
CHINA
THAILAND
VIETNAM
INDONESIA
INDIAVIETNAMTHAILANDINDONESIAECUADORBANGLADESHCHINA

TRACEABILITY

Confidence From Source To Destination.

Traceability brings transparency and accountability to the shrimp supply chain. Our products are supported by documented systems providing visibility through every key stage — supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, and product integrity.

For our customers, this means greater confidence in the shrimp they purchase and the standards behind every shipment. From source to destination, confidence at every step.

Environmental Responsibility

Environmental Responsibility

Animal Health & Welfare

Animal Health & Welfare

Food Safety

Food Safety

Social Accountability

Social Accountability