Gentlemen's Equity S.A.: GE to plan Investments in the Food Industry

Lissabon - Paris - Zürich (pta030/21.10.2020/16:00 UTC+2) Gentlemen's Equity S.A., a listed holding company based in Portugal (ISIN: PTGVE1AE0009), is planning investments in the food industry.

The food sector as an investment option

During the Corona pandemic, some industries have emerged as a secure and sustainable basis for investment. This applies above all to the areas that are indispensable to everyday life and are always needed. Gentlemen's Equity SA, therefore, has its eye on the food sector, as it is an interesting and above all extremely sustainable market that has often generated double-digit returns in the past and also in times of crisis.

Aquaculture as a sustainable branch of development

Investing in aquaculture and the associated fish farming with pike-perch and other varieties opens up a new area. Compared to traditional fishing, fish farming is much more sustainable, can be comprehensively controlled and offers extensive profits for a worthwhile investment. Due to the constant need for food and especially fish, such a business model is crisis-proof and extremely safe.
The many manufacturers and partners in the aquaculture sector attach great importance to sustainable and comprehensive breeding. The associated standards go far beyond the requirements of cattle or pig breeding, which means that the investment also makes an excellent ethical impression. The example of pike-perch shows a functional and sustainable variant to establish fair fish at reasonable prices on the market. The associated productions also provide the necessary support and cushioning for possible crises.

Resistant to crises and characterised by constant growth

Double-digit growth rates have been achieved in the food industry for years. This is mainly due to the steady growth of the world population and the associated need for food. In this regard, the food industry finds the central answers to the questions of the future with numerous products and convinces with safe concepts. This also makes it easier for future investments to rely on a functioning, growing and simultaneously social system that guarantees the supply.
Aquaculture is particularly notable here with an annual growth rate of 8%. 60% of the fish sold in Germany are sourced from aquaculture, and the trend shows that this number will continue to rise in the future. This trend is mainly due to the growth in demand as people are increasingly environmentally conscious and prefer safe shopping. At the same time, the yields from wild fishing, which were a thorn in the side of nature conservationists, are falling.

The crucial answers to the questions of the future

On this basis, the market should have developed further in just a few years to adapt to the needs of customers. One can see this not only in the way they are kept but also in the nutritional requirements for pike-perch and similar fish. While a cow consumes 8 to 16 times its own weight in food, a pike-perch only eats 0.9 to 1 times. Even the pig cannot compete with its 4 to 8-fold requirement. Therefore, fish from aquaculture ensure a holistic and comprehensive supply without harming the environment.

In addition to the positive numbers, this approach also leads to significant health benefits. Since the body is primarily dependent on protein, fish provides an excellent source of nutrients, and it is free from injected antibiotics administered to pigs or cattle in massive industrial factory farms. Buyers of the game fish can, therefore, shop with a clear conscience and enjoy the fish from aquaculture.

An impressive combination of supply and profit

Aquaculture offers a practical approach not only because of the low maintenance requirements but also in terms of human care and attention, which also leads to a steep growth curve. In contrast to the increasingly empty and over-trawled seas, considerable care and attention are paid to the species population of the animals in aquaculture, which makes the entire development process a sustainable and holistic solution. Gentlemen's Equity SA is therefore pleased to take another step towards the future.

About Gentlemen's Equity S.A.

Gentlemen's Equity SA is a multinational investment holding company based in Lisbon and listed on the stock exchanges Paris and ENX (ISIN: PTGVE1AE0009). The company participates in international companies in the fields of e-commerce, energy & environment, sports & entertainment as well as the luxury environment. The investment focus is on companies that operate innovative, sustainable and lucrative or face a promising market. http://www.gentlemensequity.com

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Miguel Rocha de Moura (PT/DE/EN/FR)
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