Amazone and the Adrien Group decided to associate their know-how to promote the Arapaima in Europe (Photo: Amazone)

King Of The Amazonia

The Arapaima, also known as paiche or Amazonian cod, is considered “the king of the Amazonia”.

This fish is listed by CITES as an endangered species in the wild but aquaculture has sustainably guaranteed its continued survival.

Paiche (Arapaima gigas), a culinary ancient delicacy, also referred to by today's culinary connoisseurs as the Amazonian Cod, is bred by Amazone in total harmony with its natural habitat

A few years ago, in the heart of protected zones in Peruvian Amazonia, near-wild conditions have been recreated to allow this one-of-a-kind fish to preserve its original qualities.

Conscious of the fragility of the species and the Amazon, Amazone's operations do not affect its sustainability, since it is not extracted from the wild

Two companies, Amazone in Peru, and the Adrien Group, sharing the same values for sustainable fish farming, have decided to combine their know-how in order to promote this exceptional fish in Europe.

A specially designed cold chain and logistics have been developed to produce an exceptionally fresh fish

The Arapaima (Arapaima gigas), is the largest freshwater fish in the world. It can grow up to 3 metres long and weigh as much as 200 kilograms.

The fish are raised in optimal conditions with controlled feeding, manual food distribution, marine-based diet from sustainable fisheries, without genetic or chemical intervention and absence of antibiotics.

With the greatest respect for its well-being, the fish are raised in low-density basins and extreme precautions are taken while handling the fish so as to mitigate stress.

With its white flesh, its firm yet tender texture, and its subtle flavours, Arapaima is a fish of the highest quality, and is appreciated in the finest restaurants.

About The Adrien Group

A fish and seafood specialist since 1957, the  Adrien Group has developed its skills and know-how to make the most of marine species.

The company stands out for both its family based structure and its values that form the backbone of the company: innovation, quality and sustainability. Indeed, Arcopa, its Peruvian subsidiary, has earned "Responsible Fishing and Sustainable Development" certification by Bureau Veritas, and its subsidiary France Turbot has earned Red Label certification for its turbot production.

About Amazone (The Hochschild Group)

Amazone is specialized in the aquaculture, processing and marketing of Amazonian species via responsible, sustainable fish farming, guaranteeing the homogenous quality and consumer safety of its production.

Amazone's breeding process is one of its main advantages, it all starts from a nature respect that makes every Amazone product a natural jewel that goes hand in hand with the environment

Amazone is a private company that after years of research and development has been able to reproduce and farm one of the most emblematic species of the Amazon, protecting its existence, respecting its nature and habitat. By these means, it achieved Hochschild Group's investment principles of Innovation, Value Creation and Development, Environmental Care and Profitability. Hochschild Group, founded in 1911, is one of the most important economic conglomerates in Peru.

Amazone is the brand that represents this nature respect initiative, which makes it possible for the world to enjoy unique resources from the Amazon.

Source: Amazone/Groupe Adrien

Margaret E.L. Stacey
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