Leading abalone farming company Abagold has received the Special Friend of the Sea 2022 Sustainability Award.
On 25 June the producer of this highly valued luxury seafood company was recognised for its outstanding efforts to preserve and sustainably produce the species.
It was selected from more than 1 000 companies that formed part of the international certification programme from the World Sustainability Organization, and were up for its Friend of the Sea 2022 Sustainability Award.
Abagold is one of South Africa’s most important and largest abalone farms. The company exports live, canned and dried abalone worldwide. Also known as the “mother of pearl”, abalone are a unique seafood species, admired for their looks and delicious taste. Their shell dazzles the eye with its shimmering colours, while the meat inside is considered a delicacy and one of the most expensive seafoods in the world.
Abagold celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021 and has consistently sought to embrace sustainability throughout its production process. For these efforts the company was one of the first abalone producers in the world to be awarded the independently verified Friend of the Sea Sustainability Certification in 2015.