ed as Friend of the Sea (FOS) certified for Chilean mussels (Mytilis chilensis) farmed by Pesquera Catalunya in the Southeast Pacific. Dani’s mussels are farmed in the open ocean using surface waters and nurtured under strict quality and environmental conditions until ready for growing-out. From an environmental perspective, Dani conducts a low impact farming operation that complies with all FOS standards.A comprehensive traceability system is in place to guarantee that all Friend of the Sea requirements are fulfilled and that no mixing occurs between certified and not certified origins.
“Pesquera Catalunya mussel production is surely an example of sustainable seafood to be followed by the whole aquaculture industry,” said Paolo Bray, FOS director.
"We understand that Friend of the Sea is the most recognized aquaculture sustainability standard in the world and the fact that our company has achieved this certification is a very clear message for our customers and our suppliers about our commitment,” said Xevi Sánchez of Grupo Dani.
