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Powerful pair: Organic Aquaculture & Wild Fish
"Naturland & Partner" at the European Seafood Exposition in Hall 5, Stand 741
Gräfelfing/Brussels – At the European Seafood Exposition, Europe‘s largest international fish trade fair to be held in Brussels between 28 and 30 April, Naturland together with its partners will be presenting a wide range of products from organic aquaculture. “The market share of organic aquaculture has grown massively over the past few years, because demand from the trade and consumers for organic fish is growing steadily”, explained Michael Stienen, Managing Director of Naturland Zeichen GmbH.
On the opening day, together with its co-operation partners, Naturland will be presenting the sustainable Wild Fish pilot project for Lake Victoria Perch in Africa, at a special press conference. In the afternoon, a presentation will be made of a new study on the theme
“Organic Aquaculture 2009 - Production and Markets".
Naturland partners: wide range of organic fish & organic shrimp products
Together with Ristic AG and Erich Geiger Fischhandel & Produktion, at the joint Naturland & Partners stand, two processors from the organic aquaculture sector, offering the highest quality standards, will be presented. The wide range of organic shrimps from Ristic – from plain via marinated to pastry-wrapped – demonstrates the numerous possible applications of organic shrimps. The company Erich Geiger Fischhandel & Produktion will be presenting a wide selection of fresh fish and also frozen goods. Their range is complemented with fish convenience products, including “crispy fish” and “organic Tilapia in crispy batter”.
Pilot project: Approved sustainable fishery in Tanzania
At a press conference to be held on 28 April between 11.00 and 12.00 h (Hall 11, 3rd floor, room 1124) the Lake Victoria Perch project in Bukoba Tanzania will be presented. Alongside representatives from Naturland, speakers from the cooperative partners – the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Vicfisch (the exporter) and ANOVA (the importer) – will appear on the podium.
“This project demonstrates that sustainable fishery not only has positive effects on the environment, but above all considerably improves conditions for traditional fishermen and their families”, emphasised Dr. Stefan Bergleiter, head of the Aquaculture & Wild Fish department at Naturland. The Naturland guidelines combine organic, social and economic aspects and promote stable cooperation on the ground.
New study into “Organic Aquaculture 2009 - Production and Markets"
For the first time, a global assessment has been carried out of production, market development and guidelines in the organic aquaculture sector. This report provides detailed information on the current worldwide situation for organic aquaculture. The study will be presented on 28 April 2009 between 14.00 and 15.00 hours (Hall 11, 3rd floor, room 1124).
For further questions, contact:
Organic Aquaculture & Wild Fish - Dr. Stefan Bergleiter: +49(0)172 - 6598 100
Processing and trade - Martin Volmer: +49(0)172 - 659 8067
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Wild or farmed ?
Finfish, Shellfish, and algae are not only healthy and tasty elements of modern cuisine, but also indispensable base for nutrition of the growing world population. Nowadays, the major part of all fish and seafood is still wild caught from the oceans, the lakes, and the rivers.
More than a third, however, originates from aquaculture - the systematic cultivation and reproduction in ponds, net pens, mussel lines, enclosures etc..
Stocks under pressure
Many wild fish stocks are already over-exploited, partly to an extent that leaves future recovery uncertain. But also aquaculture - often acclaimed to as the "Blue Revolution" with enormous growth rates - is struggling with various problem areas:
Degradation of invaluable eco-systems, culture systems not addressing the animals' behavioural needs, and non-sustainable origin of feed-stuff have to be named in this context.
Strict standards
Naturland's main concern is the sustainable use of resources, in ecological, social, and economical respect. Since the mid-nineties, we are very successfully conducting Organic Aquaculture projects, always with the focus on certification against specific and detailed standards.
A recently started initiative is "Naturland Wildfish" - the certifciation of sustainable capture fishery.
