The agro-industrial complex is a cornerstone of food security system of Pridnestrovie. The abundance and fertility of the land favor the development of agriculture. And where there is crop farming, livestock farming follows. However, aquaculture is also gaining momentum in the republic. This refers not so much to facilitated by the location of settlements along the Dniester and the presence of small bodies of water river fishing, but rather to the artificial breeding, rearing, and harvesting of aquatic organisms in man-made environments for commercial sale. Residents and visitors alike are accustomed to seeing "Aquatir" products on store shelves and dining tables; the company is well-known for its sturgeon and caviar. Scope of activity of "Aquatir" is broader, encompassing both fish farming and processing. One of its suppliers is Eco-Fish LLC. While the name may be unfamiliar to most local consumers, the enterprise has actually been operating in Pridnestrovie for a decade. Its product is rainbow trout, raised within Tiraspol using recirculating aquaculture systems. The production cycle spans the entire process from roe to adult fish. The concept was adopted from Ukrainian counterparts and put into production. The roe is imported from Denmark with a strong emphasis on quality control. Fresh Tiraspol-raised trout has found favor not only with local consumers but also with gourmets in the neighboring republic; many now prefer the Pridnestrovian product over Turkish or Italian alternatives.
Initially, Eco-Fish handled sales while testing the market, but later began collaborating with Aquatir LLC. Current production capacity stands at approximately 30 tons of fish per year. The focus is for now exclusively on trout, a species that thrives in cold water. For instance, sturgeon thrive in warmer water. Shrimp meanwhile require their habitat to be heated to 30 degrees. But anything is possible in the long run, especially since solar panels are currently being installed at the facility. They decided to expand; using loan funds, they built an additional production hall covering 3600 square meters. Once it is up and running, annual production capacity will reach up to two hundred tons. There are plans to diversify the product range with zander and eel. They are also considering caviar production; trout caviar is delicious and visually appealing, though it requires maintaining a specific temperature.
Vladimir Tyutyunenko, head of Eco-Fish LLC, presented all of this to the President today. Vadim Krasnoselsky visited the fish farm as part of an inspection tour of facilities contributing to food security. The capital is less involved in agricultural activity than other settlements due to its location, but it boasts this unique agricultural highlight. According to the entrepreneur, a rainbow trout grows to a weight of approximately one kilogram within a year. Food service businesses prefer portion-sized cuts weighing 350–400 grams, while women home cooks typically buy between 800 grams and a kilogram; however men tend to purchase anywhere from one to two kilograms. Another observation: male cooks prefer grilling the trout whole, whereas women tend to experiment with recipes.
Vadim Krasnoselsky inquired about both the flavor and the safety of the products. The President was assured that the chosen methods of fish rearing and feeding guarantee both quality and safety. Vadim Krasnoselsky asked for details regarding the feed supply. FEED was imported previously from abroad, an area where geopolitics had an impact. However, the entrepreneurs did not give up; they decided to launch their own feed production facility. Through experimentation, they achieved excellent results. Once the remaining equipment is purchased, they will become fully self-sufficient. The President took an interest in the workforce; the enterprise currently employs 14 operators, a number that will rise to 55 following the launch of the second production unit.
The country's leader thanked the entrepreneurs for their chosen line of business, emphasizing the importance of filling as many production niches as possible within the country, especially when it comes to ensuring the food supply for citizens.
