South Seas Tuna Corp, Sealord Group, Ltd and Pataya Food Industries, Ltd have all become members of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation, bringing the total to 18.
South Seas Tuna Corp., Ltd. is based in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea and serves as a processor for canned tuna products. Sealord Group, Ltd. is the second largest seafood company in New Zealand, delivering seafood to people in more than 60 countries. Pataya Food Industries, Ltd. is a canned tuna producer based in Bangkok, Thailand.
ISSF Participating Companies work with the Foundation to advocate for improved fishing methods, fund scientific advancement and take direct action to spur change. The three new members committed to the purposes and standards of the organisation and met all the requirements set forth by the ISSF.
"The growth of our membership means even more resources and stakeholders to help meet our goals," ISSF President Susan Jackson said. "We welcome these three new partners to the table and are looking forward to improving tuna fishing practices throughout the world with their support and commitment."
