Pesquera Catalunya, Dani group, Chilean mussels go FoS
09/04/2014Dani has been approved as Friend of the Sea certified for Chilean mussels (Mytilis chilensis) farmed by Pesquera Catalunya in Southeast Pacific.
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DNA testing confirms FoS labelled products origin
07/04/2014DNA analysis carried out in March 2014 by FEM2-Ambiente, spinn-off at Bicocca University of Milan has confirmed that the sample of Friend of the Sea labelled products tested uses the aquatic species declared at time of audit and that no mixing occurs.
Read moreSwedish brand SeaSam prawns certified FoS sustainable
21/03/2014SeaSam Food AB, a Swedish company leader in the frozen food market, positively concluded Friend of the Sea audit for greasy back shrimps, Indian white and giant tiger prawns.
Read moreIncromega™ range granted Friend of the Sea certification
20/03/2014Croda’s Incromega™ range of omega-3 fish oil concentrates has been awarded the Friend of the Sea certification.
Read moreBio-Life SPRL Omega3 products from Peruvian anchovies and chub mackerel obtain FoS certification
12/03/2014Bio-Life SPRL, a Belgian producer of functional foods, has obtained Friend of the Sea certification for its product, Omega 3 Magnum 1400.
Read moreDESAD, the main Turkish seafood producers association, and FoS sign collaboration agreement to promote sustainable fishing and responsible seafood sourcing in Turkey
11/03/2014Friend of the Sea announces the agreement with DESAD, the Turkish association of seafood processors, for the promotion of sustainable seafood certification and responsible consumption in Turkey.
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