The finite nature of life is respected universally, whether it pertains to humans or animals.
Over the years, animal welfare regulations have evolved
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Unfortunately, stress and pain are not exclusive to intelligent animals like pigs and cattle. Djurens Rätt, an animal rights organization, has demonstrated that fish also experience stress and pain. Contrary to the belief that fish are unintelligent, they possess memory, pain receptors, and can live for many years. Scientific methods have shown that even a severed eel head can respond to changes in light hours after decapitation. Researchers at SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) have struggled to find effective methods to anesthetize fish sufficiently before slaughter. Often, fish regain consciousness shortly after being stunned and endure traumatic pain when they are sliced open and bled. This cruel end result is what often ends up as fish fillets on dining tables. Stunning fish before slaughter is reminiscent of the renowned scene in Ingmar Bergman’s film "The Seventh Seal," where a knight plays chess with death to delay the inevitable. Unlike the knight, fish lack the ability to bargain with their fate—massive numbers are killed worldwide, with estimates pointing to roughly 51-167 billion farmed fish annually. Including wild-caught fish, this number rises exponentially. |
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In contrast to these practices, Arctic Roe of Scandinavia AB in Strömsnäsbruk, Småland, offers a more humane approach. This leading Swedish delicacy fish farm produces the world's most exclusive caviar from sturgeon without killing the fish. Instead, black roe grains are carefully extracted every two years, allowing the fish to live for a decade or more. Sturgeon at Arctic Roe live in large indoor tanks, which allows for sustainability, oversight, and minimal environmental impact. This unique farming method aligns with the world's most stringent animal welfare regulations.
To summarize, Arctic Roe’s sustainable business model emphasizes manufacturing the world’s finest food in accordance with the stringent Swedish regulations. Their practices ensure that sturgeons can lead a peaceful life, without the need to metaphorically "play chess with death."
By choosing products from such sustainable and humane sources, consumers can support practices that respect the finiteness of life and improve animal welfare across the globe.