World’s Largest Tuna Company Leads Call for Restoration of Endangered Species

April 10, 2023 Thai Union Group

Thai Union’s action is based on research by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) on the risks to sharks, seabirds, turtles and other marine wildlife in the fisheries that supply the company and an analysis by Key Traceability of Thai Union’s tuna fishery improvement projects and in the highest risk fisheries that were identified in the audit.

Heads up—New Consumer Reports Scare Story

NFI has learned that Consumer Reports magazine is preparing to release a “story” that documents its efforts to test mercury in canned tuna. A story the outlet has repeatedly produced over the years:

IPNLF Release Position Statement Ahead of ICCAT Annual Session

It is vital that progress is made on the sustainable management of Atlantic Ocean tuna stocks and ecosystems at ICCAT this year through decisive, precautionary action in line with scientific advice. 

100% Mercury Tested Tuna, Salmon from Safe Catch Now Available at Walmart

October 25, 2022 Safe Catch

California-based Safe Catch, the only seafood company in the world with the breakthrough technology to test every single tuna and salmon to a strict mercury limit, is now available in more than 1500 Walmart stores nationwide. Selections vary by store and include Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna, Safe Catch Wild Albacore Tuna, and Safe Catch Wild Pacific Pink Salmon. These same Safe Catch products can also be purchased online at Walmart.com.

Hawaii Longline Fishery Achieves Global Sustainability Certification

September 12, 2022 Hawaii Longline Association

The Hawaii Longline Association’s (HLA) swordfish (Xiphias gladius), bigeye (Thunnus obesus), and yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) fishery has achieved certification for sustainable fishing practices, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) announced today. The fishery is the first Hawaii fishery to enter the MSC program.