17th April 2023: Dr. Willy Verdonck and Dr. Mia Verdonck, experts in Sturgeon Farming and Caviar Processing from Belgium, met with the Hon’ble Secretary and officials from the Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture, and Livestock. Drs. Willy and Mia are currently in Bhutan for an on-site assessment of facilities in Haa and Harachhu for rearing Sturgeon and Caviar processing. Additionally, the experts will engage in discussions pertaining to future collaboration which include capacity building, marketing, and product certification. The experts own one of the biggest Sturgeon Farms in Europe that produces over 10 MT of Caviar annually and is sold under the brand name “Royal Belgian Caviar” in many countries.
-DoL
