One year after taking its mission and global partnership public, the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) announced its roster of participating companies has expanded.
Negocios Industriales Real NIRSA S.A., an Ecuador-based supplier to the Americas and Europe, and FRINSA, a Spain-based supplier to the European market, will join eight other tuna companies and WWF, participating in the world’s largest tuna fisheries sustainability initiative.
“As the Foundation grows so does the footprint of our actions,” said ISSF President Susan Jackson, adding, “This partnership is based on the belief that governments responsible for managing tuna fisheries must reach consensus and rally around science. When they don’t, we’re here to hold them accountable, advocate for change and help to fill in any scientific gaps that stand in the way of a sustainable future.”
Both newly accepted participating companies have been audited to confirm compliance with the Foundation’s bylaws and resolutions. Among the requirements is a commitment to refrain from transactions in illegally caught tuna. Participating companies must also prove an ability to trace all tuna from capture to plate.
