German shrimp importer and distributor Ristic, which was in the news several years ago over its investments in the Costa Rican shrimp sector, is continuing its aggressive sustainability drive with the launch of a new "clean shrimp" initiative.
The project was launched last year, and so far four long-term improvement projects have been initiated, Peter Ristic, owner and managing director at the €50 million ($54.8 million)-turnover company, told IntraFish.
Clean Shrimp's "centerpiece" is the development of sustainable procurement routes for the companies, as well as the improvement of the environmental and social situation in the countries of origin, he said.
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