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

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 […]

Pesquera Diamante and its Programme Fighting Against Childhood Anemia Awarded by King Felipe VI of Spain

“Pesquera Diamante” won first place in the 22nd edition of the CODESPA Awards in the “Socially Responsible Company” category.   Pesquera Diamante, a company dedicated to producing healthy marine-origin foods, received the CODESPA award from King Felipe VI of Spain in recognition of the impact of its social responsibility programme “Tambos Pesqueros Diamante,” an initiative combating anemia […]

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

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 […]

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

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, […]

Al Wusta Fisheries Industries brings sustainable fishing to Oman

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 […]

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

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 […]

INTERVIEW: ASBTIA (Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association)

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    

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

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 […]

Friend of the Sea’s Director Paolo Bray interviewed on CNBC International

Coper Certified by FoS for Sustainable Seafood Production

Spanish multi-product seafood producer commits to environmentally responsible practices in fishing and production of fish products  Comercial Pernas SL, one of Spain’s leading seafood producers, has earned certification for sustainable seafood production by Friend of the Sea. Friend of the Sea is the preeminent worldwide certification standard for products and services that respect and protect […]