OUR COMMITMENTS
Sustainable aquaculture: our commitments to responsible and transparent production
At Gloria Maris, we believe the future of food lies in responsible, transparent aquaculture that respects marine ecosystems.
48
standardised operating procedures reviewed every year
10
pens dedicated to transfers and harvesting operations
+500K
fish vaccinated in a single campaign
24
tanks dedicated to nutritional research
2
minimum veterinary audits per year at each site
What is
Sustainable aquaculture?
Sustainable aquaculture means producing fish and seafood while limiting environmental impacts, preserving biodiversity and ensuring responsible production conditions.
As global demand for seafood increases, aquaculture plays an essential role in meeting food needs while reducing pressure on wild stocks.
Sustainable aquaculture is based in particular on:
- preserving marine ecosystems;
- responsible resource management;
- animal welfare;
- control over sanitary quality;
- transparency with consumers;
- commitment to local communities.
At Gloria Maris, these principles guide everything we do.
Our model
of responsible aquaculture
01. Sites rooted in exceptional regions
Gloria Maris operates across several marine regions renowned for their ecological richness and aquaculture expertise. From the Mediterranean to the Côte d'Opale, our teams work closely with marine ecosystems to produce quality seafood while respecting the environment.
Gloria Maris sites are located in:
- Ajaccio, Corsica,
- Stintino, Sardinia
- Gravelines, in northern France
02. Preserved the quality of marine ecosystems
We develop our activities with respect for the natural environments around us.
Through biomonitoring programmes, regular environmental monitoring and recognised scientific partnerships, we continuously monitor how marine ecosystems around our sites are changing.
This approach allows us to adapt our practices, preserve local ecological balances and contribute to the long-term protection of marine biodiversity
03. Reducing stress and promoting animal welfare
Fish welfare is a fundamental pillar of our farming model. We implement practices designed to limit unnecessary handling, reduce sources of stress and ensure farming conditions suited to the animals' physiological needs. This preventive approach supports their healthy development and well-being, while ensuring consistent product quality.
04. Developing precision aquaculture
We continuously improve our performance by monitoring and analysing data from our farms.
We implement standardised protocols, biological monitoring tools and assessment methods to precisely adapt our farming practices.
This approach enables us to better control production parameters while making our activities more sustainable.
05. Maintain consistent quality at every stage
Quality is at the heart of every decision we make.
Regular checks are carried out throughout the production chain to ensure products meet standards for quality, freshness and organoleptic properties.
With rigorous procedures and the expertise of our teams, we uphold high standards that meet the expectations of our customers and partners.
06. Ensure a
total transparency
We track our products at every stage, from our production sites through to sale.
This full traceability enables our customers and consumers to find out where products come from, how they are farmed and what checks have been carried out.
Transparency is central to the trusted relationships we build with our stakeholders.
Our Labels & Certifications
To ensure that we meet our commitments, our operations are subject to regular inspections by independent organisations.
1992: Gloria Maris founded in Corsica
1999Acquisition of the Ajaccio concession in preparation for development
2003
Acquisition of the majority stake in the Campomoro farm
2009
Acquisition of the second farm at Parata and merger of the two facilities to create GM Corsica
2013
Acquisition of Palma d’Oro in Sardinia
2014
Acquisition of Gloria Maris Côte d'Opale and Gloria Maris Gravelines
2015
Formation of Gloria Maris Groupe
2016
Acquisition of France Turbot
2018
Head office established in Paris, group governance restructured, and Bastien Riera joins the shareholding and board
2020
Bastien Riera joins the operations team to support the transition with Philippe
1800t
ANNUAL PRODUCTION · SINCE 1982
42 years
of expertise
30 km
FROM THE CHANNEL TUNNEL
Aquaculture you can trust.
Our teams are available to answer your questions about our practices,
our certifications and commitments
Outstanding packaging
Fish harvested to order
Each batch is prepared to meet our customers' precise requirements
Precise grading
From 200 g to 2 kg, each fish is carefully selected
Strategic logistics
30 km from the Channel Tunnel, at the heart of the European network
Our Story
Geographic location
A strategic location at the heart of Europe, on the North Sea coast
Concrete initiatives,
for responsible aquaculture.
Circular economy
.Temperature-controlled water in partnership with EDF and the city of Gravelines
Research & Innovation
Close to France’s largest aquaculture research centre
Recognised excellence
Fish selected for the Bocuse d'Or in 1995 and 2001
100% France
Origine France Garantie certification since 2016, short supply chain
