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US seafood giants Trident Seafoods, High Liner Foods, and Sysco have terminated partnerships with Chinese processors implicated in utilizing North Korean labor, a violation of both U.N. sanctions and U.S. law. Despite international prohibitions enacted in 2017 in response to North Korea's nuclear and ballistic weapons tests, an estimated 120,000 metric tons (MT) of seafood have been imported into the U.S. from companies employing North Korean workers.
Following the revelations, Sysco swiftly ceased collaboration with Dalian Haiqing Food, a company flagged by the Outlaw Ocean Project for employing North Korean laborers. Sysco instructed suppliers to halt production at facilities associated with Dalian Haiqing Food and launched an investigation into the matter.
Similarly, High Liner Foods, previously linked to Dalian Haiqing, suspended business dealings with the company upon notification from Outlaw Ocean. High Liner emphasized its commitment to ethical sourcing practices and vowed to investigate any allegations of forced labor within its supply chain.
Pacific Seafood, allegedly sourcing from Dalian Haiqing's facility in Zhuanghe City, also initiated an investigation into the allegations. While initially unaware of the specific location, Pacific Seafood pledged to conduct a thorough inquiry and provide updates accordingly.
These actions underscore the seafood industry's commitment to eradicating forced labor practices and ensuring ethical sourcing standards throughout the supply chain.
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