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Published: January 28, 2011
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In South America a major mussels producer Toralla has been certified Friend of the Sea. Toralla’s mussel range is growing extensively and they are also available in supermarkets in Europe and elsewhere.
Toralla, S.A. is a family company set up in 2000 based in Chonchi, on the isle of Chiloé, Chile. Through its subsidiary, Cultivos Toralla, Toralla manages farming of over 250 hectares of sea. Mussels are gathered using long-line farming methods. By applying latest technologies to each stage of the process, Toralla harvests 12 thousand tonnes of mussels per year which are then sold globally.
Toralla is HACCP and PAC certified in strict compliance with the regulations on critical point control and quality assurance. It has also achieved the BRC Global Standards certification for safety and quality.
“Being part of the Friend of the Sea project gives our customers a clear message. Sustainability and social responsibility are our priorities.” states Mr Sergio Leiro O. – General Manager of Toralla.
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Published: January 28, 2011
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EmailIn South America a major mussels producer Toralla has been certified Friend of the Sea. Toralla’s mussel range is growing extensively and they are also available in supermarkets in Europe and elsewhere.
Toralla, S.A. is a family company set up in 2000 based in Chonchi, on the isle of Chiloé, Chile. Through its subsidiary, Cultivos Toralla, Toralla manages farming of over 250 hectares of sea. Mussels are gathered using long-line farming methods. By applying latest technologies to each stage of the process, Toralla harvests 12 thousand tonnes of mussels per year which are then sold globally.
Toralla is HACCP and PAC certified in strict compliance with the regulations on critical point control and quality assurance. It has also achieved the BRC Global Standards certification for safety and quality.
“Being part of the Friend of the Sea project gives our customers a clear message. Sustainability and social responsibility are our priorities.” states Mr Sergio Leiro O. – General Manager of Toralla.
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