With the support from Mapa, Semana do Pescado encourages consumption of fish and other species in Brazil

In addition to being tasty, fish is a lean protein, a source of energy and important nutrients for the human body, such as omega-3, iron, zinc, calcium and B vitamins. In Brazil, consumption is still linked to specific periods of year, such as Easter and Christmas. In order to stimulate the consumption of fish by Brazilians, the Fish Week begins this Wednesday, with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply. In its 18th edition, the action, organized by the private sector, intends to decentralize knowledge and access to products from the large production and consumption centers to reach all Brazilian cities. Considered a "second Lent", the Fish Week, in previous editions, showed an increase between 30% and 50% in retail sales during the campaign period, which runs until September 15th. According to the secretary of Aquaculture and Fisheries at the Ministry, Jorge Seif, Brazil has the largest ichthyofauna in the world, which allows us to experience this wide ...