The International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF) membership has been increased with the addition of three new members: Archipelagics Inc, Ainan Coop and Samaki Bluu. According to IPNLF, these alliances strengthen its position and commitment to promoting responsible tuna sourcing worldwide and sustainable fisheries management.
Archipelagics has over two decades’ experience specialising in premium tuna, snapper, grouper and mahi mahi products. Its sourcing model directly engages artisanal fishers in eastern Indonesia and extends to vertically-integrated US marketing operations. The company says its mission revolves around enhancing market access for Indonesian handline-caught tuna, promoting sustainable seafood consumption worldwide, and advocating for the rights and needs of local fishing communities in global fisheries management decisions.
Ainan Coop, based in the south of Japan, is committed to preserving traditional fishing methods and promoting responsible sourcing. The cooperative plays a strong role in shaping the future of Japan’s fishing sector, including for skipjack tuna.
In Tanzania, Samaki Bluu partners with Pemba Island’s small-scale fishing communities to advance sustainable fishing and protect marine resources. It focuses on training these groups in eco-friendly practices and enhancing the traceability of the fisheries domestic value chain.
IPNLF Managing Director Martin Purves commented: “We wouldn’t be able to drive change and protect the livelihoods of the many communities who depend on the ocean’s resources without the support of our members. We are very grateful for this support and their engagement in our work. Together, we innovate and take action to secure, safeguard and build opportunities for the small-scale fishers we represent. We are excited to strengthen our relations in these key geographies and look forward to engaging with these new IPNLF members more closely.”
