“If you have good shrimp, you don’t need to sell it—it sells itself,” says Mauricio Bours, president of BG Shrimp.
That belief was recently put to the test when a client conducted a side-by-side quality control comparison, sourcing shrimp from BG Shrimp and four to five other brands. The competitors’ shrimp lacked uniformity, failed to meet advertised sizes, and showed visible quality issues. In contrast, BG Shrimp’s offering not only met all requirements but also stood out for its excellence, polished presentation, and the guaranteed quality promised on the label.
Impressed by the consistency and integrity, the client realized that a premium product delivers more than just shrimp—it builds trust. This experience helped cement BG Shrimp’s reputation as one of Mexico’s top producers and a trusted U.S. importer, where quality speaks louder than any sales pitch.
A vertically integrated, family-owned company, BG Shrimp oversees the entire production cycle—from hatchery to cold storage. With 8,000 acres of farms, the company employs 3,000 families, produces 30 million pounds of shrimp annually, and processes over 300,000 pounds daily. The expansive operation is jointly run by Bours and his brother: one oversees U.S. operations from Los Angeles, while his brother runs the whole operation from hatchery, farming, harvesting, processing, distributing, and administrating the whole operation.
BG Shrimp supplies its products to major supermarkets and maintains a strong presence in both retail and foodservice, particularly within Latino and Mexican-American communities. The company delivers shrimp to these markets within three days, maintaining a level of freshness and quality that outpaces the competition.
“Our clients speak directly with us—no middleman, no delays—making service fast, efficient, and personalized,” says Bours.
Building on that speed and flexibility, BG Shrimp offers head-on, headless, shell-on, and value-added shrimp, all customizable to meet specific client needs. Shrimp are processed immediately after harvest in the company’s own facilities—located just 25 to 45 minutes from the farms—ensuring the cold chain is never broken. To maintain optimal freshness, BG Shrimp also operates ice plants near its farms in Mexico, where temperatures often exceed 100°F.
Because shrimp are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations, each load is equipped with tracking devices that monitor conditions throughout transport. Whether delivering directly to clients or through distributors, BG Shrimp ensures every shipment arrives fresh, properly handled, and with its quality preserved from start to finish.
Looking ahead, the company plans to expand exports and double its U.S. shipments. Currently, only about 30 percent of its production is exported to the United States. To stay competitive, BG Shrimp is also focused on reducing production costs and improving efficiency, having recently increased yields by 40 percent.
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Our clients speak directly with us—no middleman, no delays—making service fast, efficient, and personalized
But BG Shrimp’s vision extends beyond profit and product. With a community-first mindset, it owns a financial company that provides credit and financial support not only to its own operations but also to other aquaculture producers in the region. This initiative aims to strengthen the local economy and the primary sector—especially in areas where traditional banks are hesitant to lend.
Its leadership in the industry is further reflected in its early invitation to join the Global Shrimp Council, making it one of the first Mexican companies represented in the international organization.
With unmatched product quality, excellent customer service, and deep commitments to community and sustainability, BG Shrimp has established itself as a forerunner in the seafood space. Trusted by clients and respected by peers, its impact extends beyond business—it’s setting a new standard for responsible, high-quality aquaculture.
