Piscifactoria Del AlbaSpain's first ASC-certified hatchery

摘要

Piscifactoria Del Alba S.A in the principality of Asturias, northern Spain, drew attention nearly a year ago when it became the first hatchery in the country to obtain ASC certification.Popular in the northern half of Spain, rainbow trout is one of the main finfish species that's farmed in the country. Its production is also the driver for Spain's inland aquaculture business. And while rainbow trout is usually sold throughout the year in Spain, exports are growing as trout aquaculture continues to expand.Piscifactoria Del Alba S.A is a name that's synonymous with Spain's trout culture. A family business that began in 1960, it produces around 300 tons of rainbow trout, supplying to Colruyt in Belgium and a range of European markets including Denmark and Germany. Today, its hatchery is part of an important production chain, as Piscifactoria Del Alba S.A continues to pursue sustainability efforts.