Nemi Natura, a location nestled in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve and surrounded by the Zitácuaro forest, is dedicated to honoring life, as reflected by its name, which means “life” in Náhuatl. Established in 1991, Nemi Natura runs a responsible seafood program and takes pride in sourcing trout from its […]
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Lessons from Parenthood: What I’ve learned as a mom of 4 that helps me to successfully develop Sustainable Seafood Strategies for Companies
Being a working mom is a role that is often underappreciated, but it can also provide valuable insights and wisdom. If you’ve ever wondered how I manage to balance raising 4 kids while also developing sustainable seafood strategies for companies of varying sizes and scopes, you’re in for a treat! […]
Read MoreAliança Kirimurȇ, Brazil- Reimagining Responsible Seafood In Domestic Markets
Seafood supply chains are extremely complex and achieving positive environmental performance requires addressing the socio-economic challenges that producing communities (and countries) face, which create the very same conditions we are trying to address through improvement efforts. In the absence of global markets demanding sustainable seafood products and incentives for improvements, […]
Read MoreMussels “To eat, or not to eat?”
In our November 3rd Podcast, we discussed the benefits of eating mussels for children. Some of the benefits discussed are found in Parenting Healthy Babies website. Similar benefits are found in Health Fitness Revolution as well as: There are several species for mussels, and the following are the most common: […]
Read MoreMyth- Don’t Eat Seafood During Pregnancy
The benefits of eating specific seafood products during pregnancy are well documented, and yet, we still continue to be misinformed about the benefits of seafood for both mother and baby. As a mother of three, I have experience first hand the wonderful benefits of eating seafood while pregnant, nursing, and […]
Read MoreImpact of COVID-19 on Small Scale Fisheries
August 27, 2020 In March of 2020, COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe creating economic and social impacts across all sectors. At Iberostar, as we reflect on ways to build back a better and more responsible tourism model, we took a deeper look at how the pandemic affected small-scale fisheries […]
Read MoreWhat’s Best for Our Oceans?
I am sure there are many ways to answer this question but for our company, the answer is simple: Knowledge. We are in the middle of a pandemic. The seafood industry as a whole has been deeply affected in ways we didn’t think were possible and in the process of […]
Read MoreSeafood Ninja Founder Joins Iberostar Wave of Change Movement
Seafood Source By Madelyn Kearns November 11, 2019 Spanish-owned hotel company Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has hired Adriana Sanchez, formerly of Fair Trade, as the responsible seafood strategy director for its Wave of Change movement. Sanchez joins the Iberostar team with more than 10 years of experience navigating seafood supply […]
Read MoreNOT ALL FARMS ARE CREATED EQUAL
Seafood Source Op-ed The Green Gourmet was a success at the Tortuga Music Festival’s Conservation Village in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.A. from 12 to 14 April, 2019. Since 2014, the Green Gourmet has served as a space where South Florida chefs can showcase their culinary skills using responsibly sourced seafood […]
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