Since remote times, fishing has been one of mankind's greatest nourishment sources. The richness of marine resources was thought to be an unlimited gift of Nature.
However, with the increase of the knowledge and dynamic development of fishing techniques, this myth has disappeared with the intensive use of the marine, which although renewable, are not infinite. This resource needs to be well managed in order to make its contribute to the well being of the society sustainable, i.e., its exploration nowadays should be done in a responsible way uncompromising its use by future generations.

In Azores traditional and craft fishing are predominant, such as the use of a line and a hook, causing the least environmental impact possible and giving origin to great potential products in terms of quality.

The Certification of this fisheries, as well as the final products, using green stamps, also know as EcoLabeling, reassures the consumer of its superior quality and sustainable fishing.

Choosing the fish you want to eat is very important!

• Preservation of marine species, of their habitat and way of living.
• Continuous supply of sea products that are healthy, organic and environmental friendly.
  
• Preservation of traditional fishing methods and sustainable ways of living.
• Preservation of a valuable ressouce that should be shared with the future generations.

• Ultra-modern technology, conservation of the fresh product's nutritional value, great bacteriological security, autonomy and fast consumption and confection of dishes.
• There is no such thing as no risks with food products but canned food lowers any risk conservation process.
  
• Canned fish does not have any additives or preservatives. The products used in its confection are fresh and are not manipulated rather than being boiled, which allows us to keep all the other nutrients without the need of additives.
• Canned products are absolutely fresh, the factories are nearby the oceans where the fish come from: straight from the ocean to the can.
• These products are canned by sterilization, a thermal process that eliminates completely the most resistant microbiotic species and toxins.
• Strict control: the process of canned has to follow more than forty European directives that rule the process since the capture of the fish itself until it is placed for sale.
• In Cofaco Açores, the production control system is considered to be one of the most demanding ones in the world: the risk analysis and critical control points: HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point).
• The aluminum used in the cans is 100% recyclable and it is the most recycled package material in Europe.