Shrimp welfare initiative wins another convert
Vietnamese seafood company agrees to use stunner to slaughter 1,800 tonnes that will be prioritised by UK-based supplier
Vietnamese food and seafood company Trang Corporation has joined the Shrimp Welfare Project’s Humane Slaughter Initiative to advance higher-welfare harvest practices in shrimp farming.
Trang Corporation has committed to electrically stun 1,800 tonnes of shrimps annually using a shrimp stunner granted by Shrimp Welfare Project (SWP).
UK-based seafood supplier Trangs Group has also joined the partnership by agreeing to prioritise the purchase of the humanely slaughtered shrimps from Trang Corporation.
SWP’s Humane Slaughter Project supports the shrimp industry’s transition to humane slaughter by providing free-of-charge equipment, training, and technical support. The stunners are bought from Norwegian company Optimar and Ace Aquatec, based in Dundee, Scotland.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with Trang is the programme’s 25th corporate partnership, and the ninth in Vietnam.
11 retailers on board
SWP said momentum for shrimp welfare is growing, and that as of January 2026, 11 major retailers across the UK and Europe have published policies to implement humane slaughter and eliminate eyestalk ablation in their supply chains, reflecting changes in consumer trends.
“As more retailers commit to higher welfare standards, we are seeing a real shift in how shrimps are farmed and harvested,” said Krzysztof Wojtas, SWP’s chief programmes officer. “With partners like Trang Corporation and Trangs Group embracing humane slaughter, Shrimp Welfare Project is proud to help the industry transition to more responsible aquaculture practices.”
“At Trangs Group, we believe that responsible sourcing starts with animal welfare,” said David Ho, the group’s global sales director. “By joining this initiative, we ensure the prawns we supply meet the highest ethical standards, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and animal wellbeing.”
