Published 16.06.2025
A key opportunity for dedicated shrimp farmers worldwide - free electric stunners
Shrimp farming is under increasing pressure as consumers and markets demand more ethical and sustainable practices. Meeting these high welfare standards while maintaining product quality is a challenge for shrimp farmers worldwide.
Optimar, we are proud to support initiatives that address these challenges with innovative solutions like the Optimar Electric Shrimp Stunner, in collaboration with our leading partners.
The Shrimp Welfare Project - leading the way
The Shrimp Welfare Project, one of our key partners, is at the forefront of this movement, pioneering the distribution of free Optimar Electric Shrimp Stunners to large-scale shrimp farms that meet specific criteria. This initiative aims to distribute 24 humane electric stunners worldwide by the end of 2025. These state-of-the-art stunners are designed to render shrimp insentient rapidly, significantly reducing stress and improving overall welfare.
How to qualify for a free electrical stunner
To qualify for this opportunity, shrimp producers must commit to stunning a minimum of 1,800 tons of shrimp per year and demonstrate a dedication to improving welfare practices to the best of their abilities.
Optimar AS partnered with the Shrimp Welfare program in 2023 and has already had many joint projects.
"The collaboration with Optimar has enabled us to implement humane slaughter practices on several farms already, with even more projects underway. We are very pleased with the progress we have made and the valuable insights we have gained from producers who are already using the stunners"
Krzysztof Wojtas
Chief Programmes Officer, Shrimp Welfare Project
A major step towards sustainable practices
With over 400 billion shrimp farmed annually, the adoption of electric stunning marks a crucial step toward more humane and sustainable shrimp farming. The Shrimp Welfare Project has already made significant strides, providing stunning equipment to producers in Latin America and Southeast Asia. At Optimar, we believe that innovation and collaboration are the driving forces behind positive change in the seafood industry. Together, we can help shape a more ethical and sustainable future for shrimp farming.
The free stunner initiative highlights the growing recognition within the aquaculture industry of the need for humane slaughter methods, especially as traditional techniques, such as immersion in ice-water slurry, face increasing criticism for being inhumane.
Viktige funksjoner for den originale patenterte Optimar Electric Stunner:
- Scientifically proven
- Prepared for changes in ASC regulations
- Prepared for changes in EU regulations
- Approved by supermarket chains
Get involved today
If you are a shrimp farmer or producer interested in receiving a free Optimar Electric Shrimp Stunner, this is your chance to improve your practices and align with global sustainability standards.
Contact us to find out more about how you can participate in this great project!
If you would like more information on how to qualify for this program, or need help contacting Optimar or the Shrimp Welfare Project, just let us know!
Mårten Jørgensen
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