Tristan International is supplied by Transmarina’s boats operating in the Southeast Pacific Ocean (FAO Area 87).
Tuna is considered to be not overexploited in the mentioned fishing area according to the latest stock assessments. Fishermen use only long lines and purse seines. No protected areas are affected by the fishing activity. None of the by-caught species are included in the IUCN Red list of endangered species.
The fishery activities are monitored by the IATTC (Inter-America Tropical Tuna Commission).
A comprehensive traceability system is in place to guarantee that all Friend of the Sea requirements are fulfilled and that no mixing occurs between certified and not certified origins.
“We share the same sustainability vision of Friend of the Sea program”, remarks Mr. Ari D. Dorfsman, Vice President/Operations of Tristan International.
“Friend of the Sea has become the leading sustainability standard for many species and this recognition provides an important added value for our products”.
