Dutch gillnet fishery for Dover Sole obtains FoS approval.
16/06/2009Wide mesh horizontal set nets prevent discards, seabed impact and reduce carbon footprint.
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Leigh Fisheries Ltd certified Sustainable by FoS.
08/06/2009Leigh Fisheries Ltd. leads the way as the first fishery in New Zealand to be certified sustainable by the main seafood certification scheme in the world, Friend of the Sea.
Read moreFriend of the Sea Day and Awards make waves in Brussels
13/05/2009On the day before the Brussels Seafood Expo, the Friend of the Sea day gathered 200 seafood companies and retailers from all 5 continents, mostly enthusiasts of the Friend of the Sea philosophy and approach.
Read moreItalian retail chain Esselunga joins FoS and has its first trout product certified sustainable
11/05/2009The company is planning to have all its seafood products undergo Friend of the Sea assessment
Read moreMaersk partners with FoS and Dolphin-Safe to ensure chain of custody and to promote sustainable fishing.
04/05/2009The Earth Island Institute Dolphin-Safe project and Friend of the Sea announce a partnership with Maersk, the world’s largest shipping company, in providing a certification scheme which is in line with their sustainability policy and standards.
Read moreGomes da Costa launches its FoS certified tuna from sustainable Brazilian pole and line fishery
26/03/2009The largest canning company in South America, part of the Calvo Group, highlights its social and environmental engagement
Read moreFoS deploys international network of onsite monitors to grant 100% lot-by-lot sustainable origin verification.
23/03/2009Friend of the Sea has announced the deployment of an onsite permanent international monitoring program to provide constant lot-by-lot sustainable origin verification and real chain of custody.
Read moreAustral Group SAA anchovy and mackerel products certified by FoS
03/03/2009The certification covers fishmeal, fish oil and canned or frozen products from Peruvian anchovy and canned or frozen products from pacific mackerel. The fishery is managed according to sustainable criteria and stocks are not overfished
Read moreMaldives pole and hand line tuna fisheries go Friend of the Sea
19/02/2009“The scheme and the label better highlight Maldives dedication to sustainable fishing”
Read moreShrimp bottom trawl fishery in the East Indian Ocean does not pass FoS sustainability audit.
16/02/2009Current efforts to introduce Turtle Excluder Devices and management initiatives could lower the fishery impact.
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