L’Isola d’Oro Anchovies from the Adriatic Sea win FoS certification
15/11/2012“L’isola d’Oro” anchovies (Engraulis encrasicolus) gain Friend of the Sea certification.
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FAO awards medal of merit to FoS Morocco artisanal fishermens cooperative Merja Zerga
13/11/2012On World Food Day 2012 celebration, the cooperative Merja Zerga was awarded by FAO for its outstanding performance and significant results achieved.
Read moreHofseth BioCare Oil and Proteins from salmon trimmings friendly to the sea, the environment and health
12/11/2012OmeGo and ProGo, respectively Hofseth BioCare Fish Oil and Fish Protein from salmon’s trimmings, are now carrying Friend of the Sea seal of approval.
Read moreFood Water benchmark scores FoS best among fisheries and aquaculture certifications
06/11/2012One more independent benchmark of fisheries and aquaculture eco certification programs has concluded that Friend of the Sea scores best when compared to other programs.
Read moreMerja Zerga first artisanal fishery certified sustainable in joint Infosamak and FoS project
05/11/2012Morocco cooperative Merja Zerga and its artisanal fleet using nets and lines has successfully undergone Friend of the Sea audit for hake (Merluccius merluccius) and sole (Solea vulgaris vulgaris) thus gaining FOS sustainability certification.
Read moreSapmer purse seine vessels go Friend of the Sea
25/10/2012French deep-sea fishing company Sapmer based on the island of Reunion, achieves Friend of the Sea certification for its purse seine fleets.
Read moreBaja Marine first in Mexico to be FoS certified for squid and sardines caught in Baja California
23/10/2012Baja Marine Foods, a company within the Tri Marine Group, based in Ensenada, Mexico has successfully undergone Friend of the Sea audit and its squid and sardine products can now carry the international sustainability seal of approval.
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22/10/2012PEA Business Awards promotion. Food & Drink WINNER
Read moreEskimo 3 omega supplements Cardinova certified sustainable fish oils
15/10/2012Eskimo 3, Cardinova Omega 3 supplements product line, is now carrying Friend of the Sea seal of approval.
Read moreFoS on top of Dolomites as Astro trouts get certified sustainable.
08/10/2012Over 130 years of trout farming tradition: a guarantee of sustainability.
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