Packing clams
COBI
Following the clam: from the sea to the table
Callus with headband
SCPP Jovenes Eco Pescadores SC de RL de CV
Packed clams
COBI
Callus information tape
SCPP Jovenes Eco Pescadores SC de RL de CV
Clams and tripe consumption worldwide is growing. Their flavor and texture have attracted the attention of domestic and export markets. Buyers are looking for these products fresh and with good handling practices, so it is necessary to identify and document the route that takes the product from the sea to the consumer's table, which is known as traceability. These procedures make it possible to know the origin and history of a product throughout the supply chain, promoting transparency.
In Mexico, a fishing organization that carries out sustainable practices for tripe found the opportunity to trace the route of these products from the sea to the consumer's table. When the callus is caught, each organism is tagged with a tag and QR code. Afterwards, the end consumer scans it with his cell phone and obtains information about the fishing cooperative, place of cultivation and the sustainable fishing practices used since its cultivation and use. Thus, the effort of the fishing organization and its sustainable practices are recognized, the quality of the product, its legal origin and the health of the consumer are assured.
- The production sector must be able to record the entire process of product traceability, from catch to table.
- The QR code is a simple and less expensive way to initiate traceability, compared to other mobile applications, which has allowed more fishermen to implement it.
- The commitment of fishermen and fisherwomen will result in the successful positioning of their products in the markets, generating higher income.
- All legal regulations of the fishery should be made public in order to ensure the legitimacy of the product.
- There should be agreements and collaboration agreements between the parties involved. This allows the designation of clear roles and responsibilities, and ensures their implementation.
- The entire value chain of the fishery should be integrated into the traceability system and clearly documented in order to be formalized.
- It is recommended that an external audit evaluate the entire chain and identify strengths and weaknesses to integrate an efficient traceability system.