About
fangst
Giving respect to nature is part of our mission. We are still learning what sustainability means in practice when it comes to canned seafood and preserved plants. And it should be no secret that our ambitions are higher than our achievements. However, here you can read about how far we have come so far:
The fish
Most of our fish and shellfish are wild caught and have lived their lives in Nordic oceans and fjords.
Although our catch is MSC certified* which secures some level of sustainability, all fishing on an industrial scale has an impact on nature. So we cannot offer you a food product that leaves no footprint (or watermark ;-)
However, some species come closer than others: Mussels are practically CO2 neutral. And small fish such as our Nordic sardines (‘brisling’) also contribute to a healthier diet, both from a nutritional and sustainability perspective. Therefore, we have given these species priority in our range.
Yet, we also consider salmon and trout natural in a balanced Nordic diet. Ours are from ASC certified farms, but as with fisheries, all farming has an impact at some level. So remember to eat your mussels and small fish too! Still, seafood in general, including salmon and trout, is by most sources recognized as a more sustainable food source than any meats.
The packaging
The wonderful thing about ‘canning’ and ‘preserving’ is that the final product has a very long shelf life at room temperature.
It makes the risk of food waste extremely low which can otherwise be quite substantial for seafood and vegetables. And there is no energy needed to keep the cans and jars cool or to heat up the content before serving.
Our aluminium cans are 100% recyclable. They do not degrade during the process and can be recycled time and time again. One ‘cycle’ requires only about 5% of the energy of making a new can.
Our glass jars are also recyclable. Just remember to sort and discard the cans as metal, our jars as glass, and our boxes (made from FSC certified cardboard) as carton, after use.
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