An American fishmeal and fish oil producer has received Friend of the Sea recertification for menhaden-based products.
Omega Protein Corp., based in Houston, Texas, received the recertification for fishmeal and fish oil derived from menhaden caught in the Gulf of Mexico. Friend of the Sea said in a statement that Omega’s purse seine fishing vessels source from stocks that are not overexploited, have no discard and minimal bycatch. The company also uses a full traceability system for tracking the catches.
“Sustainability is a core value at Omega Protein and this practice has allowed us to prosper for over a century,” said Bret Scholtes, president and CEO of Omega Protein. “Friend of the Sea’s certification further emphasizes Omega Protein’s marine conservation and environmental protection efforts.”
