Caviale srl’s Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baeri) and Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii) have been certified by Friend of the Sea for being sustainably reared and managed.
‘Perluga Caviar’ and ‘Caviar Caviale’ are produced in one of the world’s largest sturgeon farms set in the heart of the Lombardy region. The caviar has been grown under natural, ecologically compatible conditions since 2006.
Friend of the Sea noted great care is taken to ensure that the farm exceeds set aquaculture standards, while a team of fish farming experts assure constant monitoring of the site.
All precautions are undertaken to ensure the farms and their conditions mimic those found in the sturgeons’ native breeding ground.
The facilities are lined with a layer of riverstone pebbles, there is an inflow of up to 2,000 litres of fresh water per second from the neighbouring river and additional springs guarantee optimum water conditions at all times.
Furthermore, the typical seasonal fluctuations in temperature and natural light conditions all ensure that the sturgeons have a gradual and healthy growth.
Dalla Rosa, Caviale’s farm manager, said: “By gaining Friend of the Sea’s seal of approval we can demonstrate to our customers the great care taken to ensure the sustainable nature of our caviar.”
Executive director of Friend of the Sea, Paolo Bray said, “We are proud to be able to announce the certification of sustainable Italian caviar, aquaculture farming practices are becoming increasingly more eco-friendly and it’s important that consumers are aware of this.”
Caviale is part of the Venatus company.
