Sustainability

Pescanova

Sustainability

Pescanova is committed to the conservation of the aquatic ecosystems and the marine environment. We have adopted the principles of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and for over 50 years we have been sourcing our seafood responsibly.

We are well aware that the proper legal and biological regulations for the handling of living aquatic resources is the only way for the sustainable exploitation of these reserves. As a leader in the sector of marine-derived products, Pescanova promotes quality, diversity and the availability of aquatic resources in sufficient quantities for the generations of today and tomorrow.

We are loyal to the Pescanova Blue Sustainability Program, which is the operational response of Pescanova Group to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) it is applying.

This program has been designed to guide, document and improve our activities in relation to the fulfilment of our social goals, which are: to safeguard the sustainable sourcing of our catches in order to offer safe seafood products of high quality and nutritional value; to support our personnel in the best possible way; and to improve the living standards in the communities where we are operating.

Responsible management

From the sea into your plate

We take care of the environment

Our History

We started our operations in Greece in 2004. We are among the main food suppliers of the Greek business and family and our vision is to bring the freshness of the sea to the plate of all Greeks.

We are proud of our long experience on sea products, as nowadays, the tradition of Pescanova is more relevant than ever, ready to satisfy consumers conscious of a quality diet for health, wellness, taste and delight in their life.

Our mission is to constantly remind you the value of fish and seafood, enrich and deepen your knowledge about them and sharpen your imagination through new ideas.

However, above all, we aspire – through the high standards of taste, practicality and innovation of Pescanova – to make grown-ups and little ones love and feel familiar with fish and seafood, so that a healthy diet becomes a daily routine for everyone, starting from tomorrow.

This is the freshness we bring to your life, through an equally fresh perspective on ethics and care: The sea is our home, the fish is our future and the children of our consumers are our children. We give the best of us to ensure the best for everyone.

Freshness has taste

Incomparable freshness

Pescanova applies a vertical integration model, from fish and seafood sourcing to commercialization, in order to make sure that incomparable freshness reaches consumers’ table.

100% certified

We are 100% in control of the origin of our fish and seafood, as well as of their processing, packaging and proper commercialization. That’s why we can guarantee such a high quality.

The ocean is limited

Pescanova around the world

Pescanova was created in Spain to offer high quality fish throughout the world. Below follow some major points in its history.

Pescanova is the first company in the world to proceed with the deep freezing of fish and the first to place freezers in supermarkets for the commercialization of its products.

Pescanova innovates by building LEMOS, the world’s first freezer vessel which allows for deep freezing on board, thus making it a leader in freshly frozen fish globally.

A few months after its foundation, Pescanova launches three new vessels: Andrade, Pambre and Doncos.

The fleet is complemented with Soutomaior and Sobroso which, thanks to their on-board freezing technology, make it possible for Pescanova to explore the best fishing grounds in the world for high quality catches.

Since its establishment, the company’s scope focuses on fishing which involves the quality control of its products and the delivery of incomparable freshness to consumers.

Two stern trawlers are built, Vimianzo and Villalba, as the first vessels that allow for fishing over the stern, rather than over the side.

Ten years after its foundation, in the 1970s Pescanova is recognized as the greatest fishing company in Europe.

Almost 60 years after its foundation, Pescanova stays loyal to its values. The company keeps operating as a vertically integrated fishery through certified practices promoting the protection of the living aquatic resources and the marine ecosystem, from fish and seafood sourcing to its commercialization in markets worldwide.

Right now, Pescanova Group has a dynamic presence in all five continents with its own fleet of vessels, aquaculture units and production facilities, employing about 10,000 people.

Its goal is to offer a wide range of fish and seafood products of high nutritional value, aspiring to bring the freshness of the sea to consumers’ table.

Sustainability

We take sustainability seriously

Pescanova is committed to the conservation of the aquatic ecosystems and the marine environment. We have adopted the principles of the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and for over 50 years we have been sourcing our seafood responsibly.

We are well aware that the proper legal and biological regulations for the handling of living aquatic resources is the only way for the sustainable exploitation of these reserves. As a leader in the sector of marine-derived products, Pescanova promotes quality, diversity and the availability of aquatic resources in sufficient quantities for the generations of today and tomorrow.

We are loyal to the Pescanova Blue Sustainability Program, which is the operational response of Pescanova Group to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) it is applying.

This program has been designed to guide, document and improve our activities in relation to the fulfilment of our social goals, which are: to safeguard the sustainable sourcing of our catches in order to offer safe seafood products of high quality and nutritional value; to support our personnel in the best possible way; and to improve the living standards in the communities where we are operating.

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Pescanova blue

Sustainable seafood supply

Pescanova Group firmly believes in the responsible use of living and other natural resources. We are committed to present evidence of our sustainable fishing practices through the Pescanova Blue Sustainability Program.

This commitment includes, among other things, activities such as the Responsible Fishing Standard for the fishing of hake applied in Namibia, our participation in Fishery Improvement Projects (FIP) and our compliance with the sustainability standards validated by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative.

Moreover, we are collaborating with unions and NGOs throughout the spectrum of fishing and farming in order to collectively support the sustainability of the species we are exploiting.

We are also investing in the sector of aquaculture in order to contribute to the increased demand for seafood products, given that the conservation of the natural resources and ecosystem biodiversity is necessary in order to preserve the productivity of the ecosystems.

We produce in a sustainable way the turbot in Spain and the Vannamei shrimp in Latin America.

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Responsible operations

We guarantee the traceability of our products and invest in research for advanced and innovative practices in order to optimize our performance and minimize our impact on the environment.

We have acquired certifications and accreditations from internationally recognized fishing standards for both our aquaculture and seafood processing activities. Some of these are:

  • Global G.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practices)
  • Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) standard
  • Food certification in accordance to International Featured Standards (IFS)
  • Worldwide certification standard for food safety (British Retail Consortium – BRC)

Responsibility

Our commitment to the environment and quality

We are working towards the improvement of our fishing, farming and processing practices, as well as for the safety of our products.

Pescanova operates responsibly in both land and sea, in compliance with the environmental legislation, standards and directives.

Our facilities for the processing of our products have received internationally recognized certifications as we apply programs aiming at minimum environmental footprint and excellence-driven innovation.

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The planet comes first

The principles of Pescanova

– Sustainable growth

– Conservation of the marine ecosystem

– Streamlining of fishing practices