REGAL SPRINGS TILAPIA FARMING GETS RECOGNITION FROM MEXICAN GOVERNMENT

Regal Springs tilapia farming gets recognition from Mexican Government.

Regal Springs® Mexico (known as Acuagranjas Dos Lagos S.A. de C.V.) has achieved endorsement from the Mexican Government for its tilapia farming operations.

Over the last two decades, Regal Springs has built and expanded its sustainable tilapia aquaculture operations in the state of Chiapas, located in the remote and rural Ostuacán municipality on the lakes of Malpaso and Peñitas.

A statement from the company said: “These tilapia fish farming operations have generated significant economic benefits to less privileged regions within Chiapas.

“In addition, Regal Springs® Mexico has developed welfare and environmental programmes, supporting its local communities with schools, clinics and reforestation projects.The Mexican government, represented by the Comisión Nacional de Acuacultura y Pesca (CONAPESCA) and the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), has recognised this valuable support from Regal Springs® Mexico and its policies of levelling up rural communities by granting 10-year concessions for the renewal and expansion of Regal Springs® Mexico’s lake farming operations.

“This strong endorsement will provide a greater degree of long-term stability within these Chiapas communities and underpin Regal Springs® Mexico’s continuing investment in the region.”

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30 years of history, still growing strong

The founder of Regal Springs®, a UN aid worker, came upon this beautiful deep volcanic lake in Java, the main island in Indonesia’s ‘Ring of Fire’, only to find widespread poverty amongst the local villagers. Their primitive fishing boats could hardly catch enough to feed their families, despite the lake’s abundance.

He formed the vision of establishing fish farming, giving jobs to the locals. His mission extended to developing programs to support the villagers’ welfare and protect the stunning natural wonders of the local environment.