Tuna, sardines and mackerel under the LaPerla brand canned for German importer, Otto Franck Import KG, have been certified by Friend of the Sea.
After being assessed by an international independent body, the LaPerla products – European pilchard, mackerel and skipjack tuna – can now carry the Friend of the Sea ecolabel.
Dr Rudolf Kraus, general manager, Otto Franck Import KG, told World Fishing and Aquaculture: “We received the certification because we have fulfilled all the requirements."
"We must the support the ideas of Friend of the Sea; it is necessary to support sustainable fishing and to bring these ideas to our customers, the fisheries and the producers of the fish products. It is not about breaking in to new markets, we just need to take responsibility for our own resources,” he added.
Otto Franck’s canned products can be traced back to the fleet thanks to accurate documental and onsite analysis.
The company also has a storage management system in place to ensure Friend of the Sea certified and non certified products are not mixed up.
