Costco faces new slavery-related ‘investigation’
A law firm said Tuesday it is investigating an allegation that Costco Wholesale relied on a fishmeal producer used by its shrimp supplier that used slave labor in its supply chain
EU: Thailand does not have extra time on yellow card talks
Commission puts paid to Thai claims that a delegation had secured an extension on its deadline of the end of October, by which it must address fishery shortcomings
Thai criminal case against migrants rights’ activist dismissed again
An Appeal Court has dismissed the Attorney General and Natural Fruit's appeal on one of the cases filed by the pineapple company against Finnwatch researcher Andy Hall
Thailand given more time by EU in IUU fight
Thailand has been given more time by the European Union to stamp out illegal fishing practices beyond the initial deadline of October, a government spokesman said
US lawsuit over slavery in pet food supply chain targets Mars, Procter & Gamble
After Nestle was accused of knowingly buying pet food made from fish sourced via forced labor, from Thai Union, the class action suit has now moved to target Mars and P&G
Report: Thai fishing industry endangers child workers
Over a quarter of Thailand's child workers in the fishing industry are regularly exposed to fire, gas or flames, more than twice the level of their counterparts in other sectors, says report
Thai fishermen still at risk despite IUU laws
Measures taken to combat illegal fishing practices in Thailand fail to protect the safety of fishermen
Thai Union named in slavery lawsuit filed against Nestle
Group of customers who bought Nestle cat food sues the consumer goods conglomerate Thursday, alleging it knew supplier Thai Union used slave labor in its supply chain
Analyst: CP Foods won’t suffer from US lawsuit alleging slavery in supply chain
Charoen Pokphand Foods should not suffer a negative impact on results from a lawsuit in the US brought against it and Costco, claims brokerage
Thai government launches app to combat slavery issue
In the wake of much publicized concerns that the Thai fishing industry is replete with slavery and human trafficking, the Thai government has developed a new database and app to make sure its vessels comply with the law