Seafood company Findus, which is a major user of Scottish farmed salmon through subsidiaries like Macrae and Pinney’s of Scotland, has issued a statement saying that fish farming was an ancient practice which has existed for thousands of years. The statement appears to be a riposte to some of the recent criticisms on TV about fish farming. All the seafood companies strongly defend aquaculture in some way or other.
According to Findus the aquaculture is also a very efficient way of farming food that is now more relevant than ever in addressing the world’s food sustainability challenges into the future. The company said that people should know that fact about aquaculture and salmon farming in particular. Responsibly farmed and sustainable fishing always attracts consumers.
The statement also revealed that all fish is a fantastic source of protein, it is healthy and nutritious. Salmon in particular is a great food – an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, low in saturated fat, calories and cholesterol. It also added that the company only buys salmon from quality producers who operate in a sustainable and ethical way. The company has stringent codes of practice and they apply these rigorously to their suppliers.
