Big Fish has been honored with the National Award for becoming the largest buyer and exporter of yellowfin tuna in the Maldives, once again.
Maldives government bestowed the accolade to Big Fish at the ceremony held to commemorate this year’s Fishermen’s Day. This also marks the second time Big Fish has won the National Award. Big Fish previously won the accolade last year.
Speaking about the National Award win, CEO of Big Fish Shafin Ahmed highlighted it was an honor for the company to bestowed with the accolade two years in a row.
“This award is testament to the hard work of our entire team. The award has rekindled our spirits in delivering top quality sustainable seafood products to our customers worldwide,” Shafin said.
He also expressed optimism for the company’s growth and trajectory, adding that the inauguration of Big Fish’s new facility would expand its corporate footprint and productivity.
“We are certain that our role in the Maldivian seafood market would expand once our new facility is established. We believe the new facility would reflect in positive economic growth in the Maldives,” Shafin added.
The new facility of Big Fish, developed at Kaafu atoll Himmafushi, is pegged for inauguration by late December 2023. The company is confident the new facility would boost Big Fish’s productivity and capacity, and enhance coming up with newer products from yellowfin tuna.
Big Fish further emphasized the key role of its new facility, and added that it would assist in the company’s vision to expand its product portfolio such as the processed seafood in ultra-low temperature, smoked products, and katsuo no tataki (sliced bonito); all ideal products for large consumer markets that include the Europe, America, and Russia.
Big Fish is hailed for its sustainable fisheries practices and is a ‘Friend of the Sea’, The Marine Stewardship Council, BRC, ISO, and SMETA certified company.