Ecuador’s Capacity For Strengthening Global Food Security

The Ministry is the administrative entity in charge of designing and executing public policies for industrial specialization and regulating actions related to the commercial relations established by the country. Additionally, it regulates the trade and investment policy, as well as investment attraction and bilateral and multilateral negotiations.

Institute for the Promotion of Exports and Investments in Ecuador, in charge of promoting the Ecuadorian exportable offer of traditional and non-traditional products, new markets, and exporters. It also works on promoting the investments in the country.

Ecuador is implementing this sustainable agriculture plan as a nation-wide strategy aiming at highlighting how the country encompasses production of high quality products with social and environmental awareness. The basis of Ecuador´s grand overall concept is formed by five pillars that define the concept of "Premium & Sustainable": 1) modern cooperation, 2) empowerment for women and rural youth, 3) no deforestation, 4) productivity, quality and traceability and 5) no rural poverty.

Fedexpor is the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters and is in charge of representing the private export sector, being a benchmark for the internationalization of companies in the country and a spokesman for the entrepreneurial spirit, covering more than 215 institutions among sectoral trade associations, export companies , importers of raw materials and capital goods as well as related service companies; being also the only trade union entity of the country with national scope, having offices in Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Manta and Ambato.

The Ecuadorian-American Chamber of Commerce – Quito is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of bi-national trade and investment between the United States and Ecuador. AmCham Ecuador – Quito strives to serve the needs of its members and the community by developing and enhancing commercial opportunities and relations. Services include networking opportunities and government relations, events, sector committee participation, commercial information resources, business training courses, U.S. visa processing, conference facilities, and more.

Reybanpac is one of the leading producers-exporters of Premium Bananas in Ecuador. With more than 40 years of experience, Reybanpac governs its business model in the principles of sustainable production, social responsibility, compliance with the highest quality standards and strict adherence to national and international regulations.

Reybanpac's products reach several countries such as Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, Croacia, the Netherlands in Europe and Japan, China, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, among others, successfully working with more than 50 clients on 5 continents.
Founded in 1977 by Segundo Wong Mayorga, the company currently employs over 6500 workers in Ecuador, ensuring banana production to the highest standard thanks to a highly efficient and modern supply chain. Reybanpac stands out with its premium FAVORITA brand bananas, which are recognized for their sweetness and excellent texture in the most demanding markets.

Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila S.A. produces and exports shrimp (Litopenaeus Vannamei) since 1976. We produce in our ponds, more than 77 million kg of shrimp and we export every year to China, Europe, United States, Latin America and Asia. Besides being shrimp producers, Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila also produces Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) fresh and frozen.

Established over 60 years ago by Mr. Julio Aguirre Iglesias, Negocios Industriales Real NIRSA S.A. has become the leading Ecuadorian company in the production and sales of tuna, sardines and other frozen and canned seafood products, reaching over 30 countries in 5 continents.
Recognized by its high quality, REAL Brand in Ecuador, also occupies a privileged place in the international markets were it has proudly produce private labels and value added products for top brands and supermarkets.
Today NIRSA continues to lead the industry in the local and international markets for its innovation, high quality standards and its commitment with their customers, suppliers, employees, and a sustainable environment.