Gideon De Oro opens high tech Cebu shrimp plant, to revive exports
The facility serves as the processing arm of Aquatic Phoenix Aquaculture Group, drawing on more than 35 years of seafood production experience in Cebu and Negros.
Cebu-based Gideon de Oro has opened its new shrimp processing facility in Toledo City to meet the growing demand for exports to international markets.
Why it matters
The Philippines still imports thousands of metric tons of shrimp annually. By boosting local processing capacity, Gideon De Oro is targeting a larger share of the domestic market while building a platform to compete more aggressively in the international seafood trade.
Constantine TanchanThe Gideon de Oro chief says the brand new facilities will help the firm get a leg up on its local competitors which are still using old infrastructure.
Constantine Tanchan
The Gideon de Oro chief says the brand new facilities will help the firm get a leg up on its local competitors which are still using old infrastructure.
Company president Constantine Tanchan underscored how outdated infrastructure has weighed on local processors.
“Many seafood processing facilities in the country were established decades ago, and while they have long supported the industry, technology has evolved significantly since then,” he said in a statement on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
“As a result, some older facilities now face challenges in competing in the export market. With this modern plant, we are bridging that gap and bringing world-class standards back to the local industry,” Tanchan said. “This allows us to reenter the export market, strengthen import substitution, and compete confidently on a global scale.”
Inside the plant's processing facilities./Contributed Photo
The new shrimp processing facility will help the Tanchan-owned firm to reenter the competitive shrimp export business./Contributed photo
The Cebu plant is powered by a one-megawatt solar power facility which will help trim costs and reduce its environmental footprint./Contributed photo
Constantine Tanchan addresses guests during the plant's opening on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 in Toledo City./Contributed Photo
The Tanchan family during the plant's inauguration./Contributed Photo
Workers put the finishing touches a few days before the opening of Gideon de Oro's new shrimp processing plant in Toledo City, Cebu./Contributed photo
Insde the plant's processing facilities./Contributed Photo
Sustainability and safety edge
The Talavera plant is powered by a one-megawatt solar facility designed to trim operating costs and reduce the site’s environmental footprint, aligning the company with increasingly strict sustainability requirements from overseas buyers.
Inside the complex, advanced processing lines and strict hygiene protocols are paired with full laboratory testing. Every batch of shrimp is checked for chemicals, toxins and harmful bacteria, with full traceability to meet international food safety and export standards, according to the company.
Zoom in on regional impact
Beyond export ambitions, the plant is expected to generate stable jobs for workers in Cebu and Negros, supporting families and local economies. From preparation to packaging, the company says it is anchoring operations on its principle, “Quality You Can Trace, Taste, and Trust.” — Daxim L. Lucas | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
Source: insiderph.com
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