Ray Hilborn: Most fisheries in US, other developed countries are sustainable
In a recent YouTube video, sustainable fisheries expert Ray Hilborn argues for eco-certification being based on the management system itself
Thai Union drops supplier on evidence of slavery in supply chain
Thai Union says it has dropped supplier Niwat Co. from its pet food supply chain, after an investigation by Associated Press tracked fish from slave-using vessels up to the Thai giant
Iglo puts €5m into ‘iFreeze’ food waste reduction campaign
Iglo Group partners up with waste reduction charity and will invest €5m in pan-European iFreeze campaign, with local partnerships in each market
EDF publishes free tools to aid EU fisheries’ compliance with discard ban
Environmental Defense Fund has developed a manual for fishermen, fishery managers and officials in the EU
Saemark’s Icelandic longline cod, haddock gain Friend of the Sea
Cod and haddock, fished in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean (FAO area 27), are neither overexploited nor overfished
Seafood Watch gives app a makeover
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program has given a makeover to its iOS and Android device app
Russian salmon fishery enters MSC assessment
The Russian VA-Delta Western Kamchatka salmon fishery for pink, chum and coho has entered assessment for sustainability
Bumble Bee responding to consumer traceability demands with coming website
The tuna giant's consumer website launch planned for June comes in response to consumer interest in the provenance of products, CIO tells the Wall Street Journal
FAO article: Tropical fisheries may be hardest hit by climate change
Fish in the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of tropical regions stand to be hit particularly hard by climate change, says article
High Liner focuses on getting more seafood into non-traditional foodservice venues
Getting seafood into non-traditional venues is a focus for High Liner Foods, the company’s chief operating officer Kieth Decker said