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The Fish Wholesalers Guild and the Mediterranean Diet Foundation collaborate on promoting the consumption of fish.

Presenting the creation of the Interactive Fish Center (CIP), a pioneer project, to discover the benefits of fish to children.

The President of the Fish Wholesalers Guild of Barcelona and Province and the Mercabarna Central Fish Market, Leandre Serra, and the Director General of the Mediterranean Diet Foundation, Joan Castells, have signed today, September 30th at 11 am, a collaboration agreement in which the two organizations will work together in promoting fish consumption. With this collaboration agreement, they want to act both in promoting the Mediterranean Diet, specifically regarding fishery products, in children and the family, as well as in the promotion of products of the Mediterranean Diet in the domestic market as well as internationally.

The event was held at the Mercabarna Fish Wholesaler Guild facilities along with a press conference where the objectives of this agreement were presented.  In this sense, the creation of the Interactive Fish Center, CIP, an ambitious educational project, pioneer in Spain, was presented.

The CIP, which is located on the premises of the Central Fish Market in Mercabarna, will be specifically dedicated to commercial fish: varieties, origins, the process experienced since the fish is caught until it reaches the table – fish market, central market, municipal market, etc – professionals involved, and health benefits, among others. The project will contribute to promoting healthy eating habits among children and families.

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