Hake Industry Secures Five-year access to global markets
Namibia’s largest fishing export sector has secured continued access to European and other high-value seafood markets.
The country’s hake trawl and longline fishery was recently recertified under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability programme.
The certification, which was renewed in January following an audit completed late last year, allows Namibian hake products to continue carrying the MSC blue ecolabel, a requirement for many international retailers and seafood buyers, particularly in Europe and the United Kingdom.
The certificate is jointly held by the Namibian Hake Association (NHA)...
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