006: Preserving the Future of the Caviar Industry with Sustainable Farming Systems with Petra Bergstein

<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I know that if I'm willing to work for it, I can keep working.”</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">-Petra Bergstein</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Caviar is a delicacy that's enjoyed all over the world. But it's not just about eating it on crackers or as an hors d'oeuvre—caviar can be used in many different ways: from baking to cocktails, to salads and desserts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Caviar is a very delicate and scarce commodity, which means that if we're not responsible enough to preserve and protect it, it will be gone forever. The only way to ensure that this precious resource will be available for future generations is to create a sustainable system for its production. This is why we need to take a moment to examine the current state of one of the world's most expensive food.</span></p> <p><a href="https://thecaviarco.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Caviar Co.</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">was born when two sisters opened their own caviar business in San Francisco. Petra Bergstein-Higby and her older sister, Saskia wanted to share their passion for caviar with the world in an approachable and sustainable way. They also wanted to educate the people about this exquisite delicacy, not only to help them find the right caviar for their taste buds but also to hold caviar companies accountable to keep them from deceitfully mislabeling their products. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The caviars available at The Caviar Co. are not wild-caught but come from farms that have their own broodstock. They also make sure that the well-being of the fishes was well taken care of and have reached a mature age before they were harvested. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen in as Justine and Petra help us understand caviar and its different types more, how the caviar companies can follow a sustainable course in their farming methods, how to overcome self-doubt when st