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Amid a recent summit held in Bangkok, Thailand, the Seafood Task Force (STF), a nonprofit trade association headquartered in the United States and representing major players in the seafood industry, has expanded its membership by adding 17 new companies from Asia. Notable among these additions is Devi Sea Foods, India's leading shrimp exporter.
This strategic move signifies a significant geographical expansion for STF, augmenting its existing base of 30 seafood industry members by more than 50 percent, as stated in an official STF communication.
Expressing satisfaction with the development, STF Executive Director Martin Thurley remarked, “We’re delighted to welcome major global suppliers to the STF community as we expand our reach in Asia Pacific. They will add invaluable country-specific insights as well as extensive industry experience to the task force as we continue to make progress on worker rights, conversion-free farmed shrimp, and sustainable sourcing across both shrimp and tuna supply chains.”
Established in 2014 with the objective of rebuilding trust in global seafood trade, STF members are committed to producing seafood that adheres to principles of traceability, ethical sourcing, and environmental sustainability. To achieve these objectives, the task force has devised a 10-point plan aimed at ensuring ethical decision-making throughout the entire supply chain, including mandates for traceability, oversight of tuna supply chains, responsible recruitment practices, and the prevention of natural habitat conversion into shrimp farms, among other initiatives.
Furthermore, the task force has been actively implementing its programs throughout Asia, including Myanmar, where recruitment agencies are undergoing certification as ethical recruiters through the On The Level (OTL) program. In Thailand, efforts are being made to reduce resource depletion and carbon emissions caused by aquaculture operations.
STF members regularly share insights and best practices through self-declarations of their activities in supply chain mapping, risk assessment, and traceability. A panel of STF representatives will discuss the association's ongoing initiatives and future plans for the industry at the upcoming Seafood Expo North America in Boston, Massachusetts, scheduled for March 10, 2024.
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