Friend of the Sea has confirmed the certification of Croatian aquaculture company, Cromaris, for demonstrable sustainable practices.
Cromaris, based in Zadar, Croatia, on the Adriatic coast, specialises in the cultivation and processing of white fish. The 500-person company focuses particularly on sea bass,sea bream and shellfish such as Adriatic oysters.
“It has truly been a pleasure to work with a company that’s so dedicated to upholding environmental standards,” said Paolo Bray, director of Friend of the Sea. “Cromaris’s commitment to sustainable aquaculture is very impressive.”
Before completing the certification, Cromaris was already following a strict non-GMO policy. The company is also certified with IFS Food, BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, Global G.A.P., ISO standards 9001, 14001, 22000 and FSSC for quality, environmental management and food safety.
“The Friend of the Sea certification is very meaningful for us,” said Goran Markulin, chief executive of Cromaris. “We strive to deliver fish of impeccable freshness and highest quality to our customers. Our processes ensure controlled traceability of the primary raw materials to the finished product, which includes own hatcheries, farms, processing, logistics and retail outlets.
"We are dedicated to superior quality of our products because we want to provide best products to our consumers. Our business is based on trust and mutual respect among employees, consumers, customers and other stakeholders. That is why we are proud to be a Friend of the Sea".
