Exhibiting at Anuga Select Brazil 2025

Zaltana Pescados is a leading Brazilian aquaculture company specializing in the sustainable farming, processing, and export of Amazonian fish. Based in Ariquemes, Rondônia, Zaltana is at the forefront of Brazil’s freshwater fish industry, recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

Company Overview

Located in the heart of the Amazon basin, Zaltana Pescados has become a benchmark for integrated fish farming and industrial processing. The company was founded with the vision of elevating Brazil’s Amazonian species to global seafood markets, supported by advanced technology and responsible aquaculture practices.

Core Product Portfolio

Zaltana offers a specialized range of Amazonian fish species in a variety of cuts, serving both domestic and export markets:

• Tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum):

  • Whole Fish
  • Fillet
  • Ribs

• Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas):

  • Eviscerated
  • Fillet
  • Steak
  • Manta (skin-on cut)

• Pintado da Amazônia (Amazon Catfish):

  • Whole and portioned cuts

• Tambatinga (Hybrid of Tambaqui and Pacu):

  • Processed in steaks, fillets, and loins

These products are sold fresh, frozen, or vacuum-sealed and comply with stringent food safety and export standards.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Zaltana Pescados is distinguished by several competitive advantages:

• Vertical Integration: The company controls the entire value chain from hatchery to harvest, ensuring consistency and traceability.
• Native Species Expertise: Specializes exclusively in Amazonian freshwater fish, delivering authentic Brazilian biodiversity to the world.
• Sustainability-Driven: Operates with a strong emphasis on water reusetural feed optimization, and low-impact production systems.

Market Reach and Export Performance

According to public trade data and company publications:

• Zaltana exports to over 10 countries, with strong penetration in markets such as:

  • United States
  • Chile
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Arab Emirates

• The company’s fish are distributed through food service distributors, ethnic markets, and specialty seafood chains.

• Zaltana has participated in international trade events such as Seafood Expo North America and Anuga, strengthening its global footprint.

Infrastructure and Capabilities

• Processing Facility: HACCP-compliant, equipped with automated filleting, vacuum packaging, and freezing systems.
• Cold Chain Logistics: In-house cold storage with refrigerated transportation to ensure product freshness from farm to port.
• Production Capacity: Annual production surpasses 1,200 tons of processed fish, with scalable growth plans underway.

Certifications & Quality Assurance

Zaltana maintains rigorous quality standards through:

• SIF Certification (Serviço de Inspeção Federal)
• HACCP Compliance for food safety protocols
• Traceability Systems to monitor every stage of the fish lifecycle
• Ongoing investment in biosecurity and animal welfare

These measures meet the requirements for both domestic retail chains and international importers.

Sustainability and Environmental Commitment

• Low-Impact Farming: Utilizes rotational aquaculture ponds and biofloc technology.
• Biodiversity Preservation: Promotes the cultivation of native Amazonian species, avoiding invasive fish farming.
• Social Responsibility: Supports local employment and works with regional development programs to train aquaculture workers.

Customer Feedback and Brand Perception

Buyers and distributors commend Zaltana for:

• Flavorful and fatty fish cuts, especially pirarucu and tambaqui
• Excellent packaging integrity and visual presentation
• Timely delivery and strong communication, especially for recurring B2B clients

The brand has become synonymous with quality Amazonian fish in both the food service and retail frozen seafood sectors.

Achievements and Recognition

• Featured in ApexBrasil programs promoting Brazilian agribusiness exports
• Recognized in the Festival Nacional do Tambaqui da Amazônia
• Listed in premium B2B seafood directories and international sourcing platforms
• Published product catalog available in multiple languages to support overseas clients

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Zaltana Pescados represents the pinnacle of sustainable Amazonian aquaculture. Through a combination of technological innovation, environmental responsibility, and product excellence, the company is redefining how native Brazilian fish are valued and consumed worldwide. With robust infrastructure and a growing international presence, Zaltana continues to lead Brazil’s freshwater seafood exports into new markets.