Thailand adopts IUU sanctions in first update to fisheries act since 1947
Crack down on illegal fishing comes simultaneously with effort to help migrants caught up in the human trafficking scandals on its seas and borders
CP Foods to illustrate sourcing policy to key suppliers
Thai giant has held a conference in Bangkok to explain its new responsible sourcing policy to suppliers of agricultural raw materials, seasonings and packaging
Seattle Fish partners with pork belly distributor
Seattle Fish Co. has forged a partnership with local pork purveyor Tender Belly
Migrant workers body concerned at exclusion from Thai labor task force
The Migrant Worker Rights Network feels the industry alliance of retailers, manufacturers, NGOs and government lacks 'on-the-ground' domestic experience
Walmart releases policy on antibiotics use
New policy states that antibiotics should 'only be used for medical purposes' and that suppliers should 'eliminate the growth promotion uses of antibiotics'
Deadline for Seafood Champion Awards approaches
The deadline for SeaWeb's Seafood Champion Awards program is approaching at midnight on World Oceans Day, June 8
Silicon Valley’s clean tech investors eyeing sustainable food, experts say
Seafood seen as growing sub-sector as food becomes the epicenter of the growing responsible investment movement in the San Francisco Bay area's Silicon Valley, panelists said during Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Sustainable Food Institute last week
Greenland cod, haddock, saithe get MSC approval
Cod, haddock and saithe from Greenland is now recognized as coming from sustainable and well-managed fisheries, following its certification by the MSC
Monterey Bay Aquarium blog: Pacific bluefin tuna stock down 96% on management failure
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is gathering leaders in science, activism, media and the seafood industry at its home-base in Monterey, California for two days of in-depth discussions on sustainable food -- especially seafood -- this week
Analysts: US quality groceries trend on trial in Haggen expansion
Resiliensea Group CEO Phil Gibson sees promising signs for largest FTC-required US grocery divestiture in history, while Perishable Pundit founder Jim Prevor emphasizes the limitations of the price-conscious market