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FCF Co., Ltd. Affirms Decade-Long Commitment to Sustainable Tuna Sourcing, Validated by Maintained Friend of the Sea Certification

17/11/2025

FCF Co., Ltd. (FCF), a global leader and one of the world’s largest suppliers of tuna, today affirmed its long-standing commitment to sustainable fishing practices, validated by the maintenance of its Friend of the Sea (FOS) certification for Skipjack and Yellowfin tuna from selected partner purse seine fleets within its supply chain. This continued certification, which FCF […]

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New Report from the Fair Fish/catch Project

23/06/2025

Less Suffering in Fishing A new report highlights the welfare of fish in longline fishing. The Carefish/catch consortium has published a new report that sheds light on the animal welfare issues in the longline fishery. The document focuses on small-scale coastal fishing activities in southern Portugal and proposes concrete recommendations to reduce the suffering of […]

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Swordfish Comeback: A Tale of Sustainable Fishing and Certified Success

17/03/2025

For years, the image of swordfish fisheries has been clouded by concerns about overfishing and bycatch. However, a quiet revolution is underway, with positive shifts in management and practices painting a brighter picture for this iconic species. Recent data suggests that swordfish populations are showing signs of recovery in certain regions, a testament to effective […]

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Ecuador’s Tuna Triumph: How Sustainable Practices Are Redefining Global Fisheries

12/03/2025

In the turquoise waters of the Eastern Pacific, Ecuador’s tuna fleet is scripting a sustainability success story that balances ecological responsibility, social accountability, and global market demands. As the world’s top tuna exporter, supplying nearly 17% of worldwide tuna and generating $1.2 billion annually, Ecuador proves that environmental stewardship isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a competitive edge. The nation’s purse […]

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In 2023 consumers reward reliable sustainability certifications. Friend of the Sea grows by 6%.

06/02/2024

Encouraging data emerges from the recently published 14th edition of the Osservatorio Immagino promoted by GS1 Italy.  This study focuses on analyzing and documenting the transformations in Italians’ spending habits at supermarkets and hypermarkets distributed throughout the national territory. In particular, this edition highlights the growing importance of Sustainability in the contexts of our daily lives.  The […]

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Pevasa renews Friend of the Sea Certification for the 5th time

13/06/2023

Global Sustainable Fishing Company – Pevasa Group, has renewed its Friend of the Sea Sustainable Fishing Certification initially obtained in the year 2009.   For 60 years, Pevasa has been dedicated to the extraction and supply of tropical tunas of the highest quality to the global canning and food industry. Pevasa Group supplies sustainably sourced frozen whole tuna, […]

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Al Wusta Fisheries Industries brings sustainable fishing to Oman

13/01/2023

Friend of The Sea has now certified the fishing company Al Wusta Fisheries Industries which operates in the Arabian Sea on the eastern coast of Oman. New Horizons Al Wusta Fisheries Industries (AWFI) is part out of the Sultanate’s goal of developing the country’s fishing sector by 2040 in a sustainable manner. The company was established […]

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Friend of the Sea Certifies for Sustainable Seafood Production Freshé brand and EcoFish

29/07/2020

Producer of environmentally sustainable seafood and all-natural artisanal tinned meals commits to practices that protect the marine environment  Friend of the Sea, the preeminent certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, announced that it has certified EcoFish Freshé brand for sustainable seafood production practices. The company demonstrated sound environmental […]

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INTERVIEW: ASBTIA (Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association)

05/07/2020

Mr. Paolo Bray interviews Claire Weber, Research and Liaison Officer at Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association (ASBTIA).   Check out ASBTIA page: https://asbtia.com.au/   Certified by Friend of the Sea: http://friendofthesea.org    

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Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association Certified by Friend of the Sea

14/05/2020

Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association Certified Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association Certified Leading Australian industry organization for southern bluefin tuna adheres to high standards for preservation of the marine environment Friend of the Sea, the preeminent certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, has certified the Australian […]

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