Abt Consulting, an integrated and comprehensive management consultancy company that provides holistic solutions to seafood, aquaculture, organic agriculture, enviro-tech and allied projects, was launched at Seafood Expo 2007.

The Ajman Free Zone-based company offers its expertise to assist companies in establishing new ventures, evaluate/re-engineer existing projects, implement human resource solutions and management strategies in its domain of expertise.

“Nearly half of all seafood consumed as food worldwide are raised through aquaculture  rather than caught in the wild, says the new report from the US’ Food and Administration Organisation. Global wild harvest today stands at roughly 95 million tonnes, and cannot be sustained in the long term as some of the natural habitats for fish disappear or degenerate,” said director, Abt Consulting, Dr George Parackal.

“Present global aquaculture production is nearly 60 million tonnes, valued at $70 billion, and to meet increased demand for seafood, the world will need additional 40 million tonnes of Seafood from aquaculture by 2030,” added Dr Parackal, pointing to the immense investment opportunity in the sector.

“The Middle East and Africa region, with its abundant unpolluted coast line and natural habitat, are well positioned to capitalise on this trend,” he said.

“Abt Consulting, with its consortium of associates and consultants, has the depth of talent, practical experience, technical and management expertise to suit client’s requirements. We aim to provide personalised quality service in completing tasks to specification, within the agreed schedule and budget,” added Dr Parackal.

Abt Consulting, with over 300 years in combined management experience of its consultants, specialises in offering consultancy for facility certification and accreditation in aquaculture, seafood and allied projects. abt consulting has the professional support of a worldwide network of expertise specifically for the Middle East and Africa markets. – TradeArabia News Service