Antibiotic-free quality shrimp and prawn farming aquaculture
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Welcome to the home of desert coastal aquaculture.

Covering an area of approximately 250sq km on the Red Sea Coast in Saudi Arabia the privately owned, NPC is among the largest, fully integrated prawn farms in the world. The ten farms are fed directly from the pristine, crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Sustainability is an integral part of NPC’s commitment to its customers, employees and shareholders. Every aspect of production from hatchery to pond to plate is monitored and traceable
Located 150kms south of the Kingdom’s commercial centre, Jeddah, and close to the ancient port town of Al Lith, NPC’s 2,400 employees help to produce over 15,000 tonnes a year of white prawn (Fenneropenaeus indicus) for sale in the Kingdom and around the world.

The first phase of development is complete with ten farms, each comprising up to 28 ponds with each pond measuring roughly ten hectares. Phase II of development is under construction with a further 13 farms of the same size planned. The first two farms in Phase II will come into production in 2010. Other aspects of Phase II include aeration of all ponds, on land production of fish (Greater Amberjack) and Sea Cucumber (or Sand Fish)

Every aspect of NPC’s production is based on sustainability from pond to plate. No antibiotics are used at any stage of production. NPC has a policy of low-density stocking and partial harvests to prevent overcrowding. An extensive bio-security programme is maintained at all times with daily sampling of various elements from NPC’s scientists in the Quality & Sustainability Department. NPC is certified for ISO 14001 and is actively seeking other accreditations.

NPC produces shrimp to a variety of sizes as required by our customers around the world and is renowned for its superior taste and quality by internationally acclaimed chefs and satisfied consumers alike including those in Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Japan, Korea, USA, China and Australia.

NPC began with a small research project in 1982 and with commitment, dedication and a blend of science and art, is proud to have developed such a significant business, which it hopes will contribute to the wider diversification of the Saudi economy through the growth of the aquaculture industry in the Kingdom. More than that, NPC is committed to maintaining and developing its operations to the general benefit of Saudi society economically, socially and environmentally.

National Prawn Company is a founder member of Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) - http://www.gaalliance.org/
   
   

 

Antibiotic-free quality shrimp and prawn farming aquaculture