25th Sep 2009 - 00:00
Abstract
Dragon Feeds have won this year's Sustainable Seafood Award presented at a ceremony being held at Billingsgate Seafood Training School this week.
The awards, which were won by M&J Seafood in 2008, crowned Dragon Feeds the winner for their presentation on farmed Sea Trout. Dragon Feeds has developed a sustainable alternative to fishmeal, using a method of binding the appropriate amino acid to the protein. The results mean that fish and invertebrates are able to more efficiently digest the required amounts of amino acid leading to superior growth, less waste and less water pollution. After presenting the trophy to Dragon Feeds Mike Berthet, last year's winner, commented: "Dragon Feeds won by a clear margin in the end, it was a very passionate pitch by Tony and it clearly struck a chord with the audience. I am very pleased Dragon Feeds won as it is a real step forward for the industry, which has been crying out for a sustainable fish feed. "It has been a fantastic day for everyone involved and a real privilege to be able to share this level of knowledge and insight on so many different species of fish. I just wish the government would contribute more and play their part."