A New Shipment of Granja Emita Eggs is off to the Caribbean: Panama Expands its Export Offerings
Panama continues to diversify its export offerings by strengthening its poultry sector. The agro-industrial company Granja Emita, located in West Panama, made its third egg export, sending a container with 931 boxes to the Caribbean. This new shipment not only strengthens Panama’s export presence, but also confirms the potential of the poultry sector to expand. The shipment represents a further step in the company’s consolidation in international markets, in line with the country’s strategy to position national production in the region. The National Director of Exports, Eric Dormoi, highlighted the dynamism this market has been experiencing.
“Exports of various products to the Caribbean have gained momentum and, with the support of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MICI), continue to strengthen their position in a region with over 40 million inhabitants,” he noted. Dormoi also explained that, in this process, the Ministry of Commerce and Industries provided technical support for compliance with requirements, through the Single Window for Foreign Trade (VUCE). With eight years of experience, Granja Emita—part of the GEPSA group—has developed an integrated operation that encompasses everything from the production to the marketing of eggs for human consumption.
Currently, the company produces over 1,100 cases daily, with projections for sustained growth. Its productive capacity is supported by more than 500,000 birds in production and the generation of 350 direct jobs, consolidating its impact on the local economy. The company’s growth has also been accompanied by compliance with international standards in quality, safety and traceability, with certifications such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and the HACCP system. This new shipment not only strengthens Panama’s export presence, but also confirms the potential of the poultry sector to expand, generate employment and gain competitiveness in international markets.
