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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
NLCC Welcomes New Gold Member!
ERVIK FISK is a Norwegian brand name for frozen wild fish of very high quality.
ERVIK FISK company is owned by Ervik Havfiske AS- Norways largest longline fishing company.
Ervik Havfiske AS is involved in more than 20 modern longline vessels. Annual catch is between 15-20.000 tons of fish, delivered primarily in headed and gutted form. In addition to cod and haddock, ling, tusk fish and catfish are also caught. The company is involved in fishing for toothfish in the Southern Ocean in collaboration with British and French companies.
All fishing is conducted using bottom lines with automatic baiting.The catch is immediately frozen on board pre-rigor.
Environmental certification
Ervik Havfiske is proactively leading the way in the eco-labelling of cod and had dock from the Barents Sea. The fishery is certified by the MSC (Marine Stewardship Council), one of the leading, if not the leading, eco-labels in the world. Together with Domstein, the company is certified pursuant to the Swedish KRAV label for Norwegian cod and haddock. Most of the boats are certified pursuant to these rules.
Food for the world
Longlining is an eco-friendly fishing method. The method is selective in relation to species and size. It cause very little damage to the sea bed and provides high quality catches while consuming little fuel.
These modern, advanced vessels fish in the Barents Sea, the Norwegian Sea, off the Faeroe Islands, the Shetlands,Iceland, the west of Ireland and in the North Sea, as well as fishing in Antartic waters.
Responsible fishing means catching the right fish, at the right age, in the best possible condition, and as efficiently as possible. In other words, protecting the safety of the crew and causing as little damage to the environment as possible.
Frøyanes
In October 2011 Frøyanes - one of the most modern fishing longline vessels in the world - started fishing. It prepares the fish on board so that consumers can enjoy tasty, simple and delicious raw materials. It takes care of all the raw materials and the surrounding environment.
Gentle treatment and fast process from catching the fish to freezing provides a perfect starting point for delicious dishes and good fish dinners.