Analysts at Kontali presented a country-by-country review of global production trends. Major producers from Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and China discussed factors driving those trends, including advances in autofeeder technology (Ecuador), digital technology companies (India), high density pond systems (Indonesia), intensive tank systems (Vietnam), and adoption of greenhouse and RAS production systems (China).
Allan Cooper is the Director of Strategy, Marketing and Value Creation at Vitapro, a leading provider of nutritional and technological solutions for aquaculture in Latin America. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University and brings over 14 years of international experience in the food industry, with deep expertise in agribusiness and aquaculture. Before joining Vitapro in 2020, Allan led Peru’s largest integrated shrimp producer and exporter. At Vitapro, he is responsible for driving the company’s corporate strategy and marketing efforts, with a focus on sustainable growth, customer-centric innovation, and competitive differentiation across the region. Vitapro’s flagship brand, Nicovita, is a regional leader in shrimp feed, with presence in seven Latin American countries. Allan plays a key role in expanding the brand’s impact and reach, while also advancing the company’s sustainability agenda and commitment to nourishing the future by transforming aquaculture.
Erwin Termaat is a shrimp production analyst with a unique blend of analytical expertise and practical experience, specifically in Ecuador. He has worked on Ecuadorian shrimp farms, gaining firsthand insights that are invaluable in understanding the nuances of the industry in this region.
Professor, PhD supervisor, associate editor of Aquacultural Engineering, member of the 11th Fisheries Equipment Special Committee, one of the world's top 2% scientists in 2024. Research focuses on water reuse in aquaculture and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS). Published over 50 SCI-indexed papers in journals like Bioresource Technology, Reviews in Aquaculture, Chemical Engineering Journal, Aquaculture, etc. with several highly cited by ESI. Holds over 30 national invention patents. Led one industrial standard (SC/T 1182-2025). Led over 20 research projects, including National Natural Science Foundation ones. Awards include the Shanghai Science and Technology First Prize for RAS in freshwater fish farming, First Prize for "Most Technologically Tradable Potential" for high-density RAS in aquaculture, and First Prize "Golden bridge Award" for RAS process design and application, and a national first-class course.
Hendi earned his bachelor's degree from Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia. An aquaculture enthusiast with 18 years of experience in this industry. In CP Prima, currently he holds the positions of Head of Feed Business Unit, Head of Aquatic Healthcare Business Unit, Head of Probiotic Manufacturing Unit, and Head of International Business Development for feed and aquatic healthcare businesses.
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Liem is the General Director of Minh Phu Seafood Export Company and Chairman of OTANICS Technology Company, both subsidiaries of Minh Phu Seafood Group. With a strong presence in Vietnam and on the global stage, Minh Phu Seafood Group is one of the leading companies in the shrimp industry.
Sandro Coglitore is a dedicated professional with more than 30 years of experience in the shrimp industry in Ecuador. He has comprehensive knowledge of managing a shrimp producer and exporter company vertically integrated by three hatcheries, five shrimp farms and two processing plants. Recently, his shrimp experience has expanded borders with Omarsa's investment in Panama, consisting of a laboratory, three shrimp farms and a processing plant. Among his skills is the ability of deep market analysis and forecast for promoting sales. An assiduous promoter of sustainable shrimp production, Coglitore helped Omarsa become the first shrimp exporter worldwide to obtain the ASC Certification.
Ravi Kumar Yellanki is the Managing Director of Vaisakhi Bio-Marine Private Limited and Vaisakhi Bio-Resources Private Limited, one of the leading shrimp hatchery operators in India and operates one of the largest farms in the country. The company is also making its foray into shrimp exports. For more than 20 years, Mr. Yellanki has shared his familiarity with hatchery operations through written papers and publications. Today, he concentrates on building sustainable strategies for Indian shrimp aquaculture. He is the President of All India Shrimp Hatchery Association (AISHA) and past president of Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP).