Locally-farmed Vannamei Shrimp now in Massy Stores

Massy Stores (Guyana) Inc, in partnership with the Agriculture Ministry, has officially launched the sale of locally produced Vannamei shrimp from the Onverwagt Prawns Project, now available at Massy Stores locations across the country. The Onverwagt Prawns Project is projected to produce over 360 tonnes of shrimp annually and is part of the Ministry’s strategy to expand the national shrimp industry, generate income for local farmers and reduce reliance on imported seafood. Assistant Vice-President (VP) and General Manager (GM) of Massy Stores (Guyana) Inc, Christpen Bobb-Semple, emphasised the importance of public-private collaboration in advancing national development. “Our partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture demonstrates how public policy and private sector collaboration can translate vision into tangible outcomes,” he said. “By supporting initiatives such as the Onverwagt Vannamei Shrimp Project, we are contributing to Guyana’s non-oil economic diversification, strengthening local value chains, and providing consumers with greater access to high-quality, locally sourced food.”
The launch also emphasises Massy Stores’ ongoing efforts to promote Brand Guyana and support local enterprise development, the company said in a release. The supermarket chain continues to provide dedicated retail space for Guyanese products and has partnered with the Ministry on initiatives like the Agriculture and Innovation Entrepreneurship Programme, which connects local producers to nationwide market access.