Choice Seafood by Mindanaw

02/09/2026

27/08/2026

𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱

Vannamei shrimp, also known as whiteleg shrimp or Pacific white shrimp, is now one of the most widely cultivated shrimp species in the Philippines and around the world. Originally native to the Pacific coast of Latin America, introductions of 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘪 to Asia began around 1978–1979 for aquaculture research and farming development, while its official and regulated commercial introduction in the Philippines happened during the early 2000s. 2000s.

Before vannamei became dominant, the Philippine shrimp/prawn industry heavily relied on black tiger prawn, locally known as sugpo. During the 1980s and early 1990s, sugpo became one of the country’s most valuable aquaculture exports. However, disease outbreaks such as White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV), bacterial infections, and other viral diseases later caused massive production losses across shrimp farms nationwide.

Due to high production risks and inconsistent survival rates, many producers shifted toward vannamei shrimp because of its faster growth, stronger adaptability, and more stable production performance. Today, vannamei shrimp are commonly raised in brackish water ponds across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, where farmers carefully manage water quality, aeration, feeding, and overall pond health. They are typically cultured for around 90–120 days and fed formulated aquaculture feeds rich in protein and nutrients, although newer farming technologies now allow some farmers to shorten the cultivation period.

Known for its clean flavor, tender texture, and versatility, vannamei shrimp has become a staple in restaurants, hotels, food service establishments, and Filipino households alike. Beyond its culinary value, it is also a good source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.

Today, vannamei remains one of the Philippines’ most commercially important aquaculture species, supporting local seafood production, exports, and thousands of Filipino shrimp farming livelihoods nationwide.

27/08/2026

12/08/2026

Food safety is non-negotiable.

At MINDANAW® Seafood, quality isn’t something we simply inspect at the end. It’s something our Quality Assurance and Quality Control team protects at every stage of the process.

From receiving and processing to packing and cold storage, our QCQA team helps ensure that proper handling practices, product specifications, sanitation requirements, and temperature controls are consistently observed. Every inspection and checkpoint serves one purpose: to protect the safety, quality, and integrity of the seafood we provide.

Because in seafood, even the smallest lapse in handling can compromise more than product quality. It can affect food safety and the trust our customers place in us.

For El, our QCQA Associate, that responsibility is part of the work he carries out every day. Behind every product we release is a commitment to ensuring it meets the standards MINDANAW® Seafood stands for.

Food safety isn’t just a claim. It’s a commitment we uphold at every step.

That’s the MINDANAW® promise.

27/07/2026

Raw Head-On Shell-On Vannamei Shrimp 51/60 Now Available! 🦐

How to Order: Reach out to us directly on Facebook at or call or text us via Viber at 0927-573-3007 for faster transactions.

27/07/2026

Meet our Featured Presenter at WOFEX 2026!

Learn from 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗿𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘀, an expert consultant, aquaculture technology innovator, and seafood producer, as she leads a three-day learning series on CLARIAS at the MINDANAW Seafood booth during WOFEX - World Food Expo.

Learning Series Schedule:

📅 July 29 | 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵

📅 July 30 | 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝘀

📅 July 31 | 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘀

Whether you’re a chef, restaurateur, distributor, retailer, aquaculture professional, or simply curious about the future of local seafood, these sessions will provide practical knowledge, industry insights, and fresh perspectives on the growing potential of Clarias, the cleanest hito.

And that’s not all! Throughout the event, you’ll also get the chance to taste a variety of dishes prepared with Clarias and experience firsthand why it’s redefining what hito can be.

📅 July 29–31, 2026 | 2:00 PM
📍 Booth 1000, World Trade Center Manila

Come learn, discover, and taste the difference. SEA you at WOFEX 2026!

26/07/2026

Premium Malasugi Cubes Now Back in Stock! 🐟

How to Order: Message us directly at or call and text us via Viber at 0927-573-3007 for faster transactions.

25/07/2026

Perfect Tempura: Nobashi Vannamei Shrimp Ready to Cook!

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24/07/2026

Premium Tuna Saku Bar (Sashimi Grade) Now Back in Stock! 🐟

How to Order: Message us directly at or call and text us via Viber at 0927-573-3007 for faster transactions.