Electronic traceability systems in seafood supply chains offer numerous benefits beyond financial returns, making them valuable investments. Return on investment (ROI) is typically used to measure the profitability of an investment, and in the context of seafood traceability, it refers to the financial benefits a company can expect from implementing a traceability system. However, over […]
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Jenny Barker has been named the new executive director of FishWise! Barker has led the organization’s international work under the Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) for the past five years. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to lead the innovative work happening at FishWise. The organization is well-positioned to develop new partnerships […]
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In 2022 FishWise saw tremendous organizational growth, forged new partnerships and challenged both ourselves and the seafood industry to meet high standards. Our FishWise_2022_Impact_Report reflects on our accomplishments and where we intend to grow as an organization. We’re proud to share a look back. FishWise takes a three-pronged approach in our work to holistically impact […]
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“In the big picture, it’s more important to know what the message is than how you deliver it,” says FishWise board member Gideon Shaanan. For a decade, Shaanan has been a force for organizational introspection and long-term strategy at FishWise. His focus on authenticity has seeped into all parts of the organization’s mission. Shaanan is […]
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As we say goodbye to 2022, we reflect on all we have ahead of us. New leadership is coming soon (watch for big news early next year!), along with all the opportunities they will bring to the global sustainable seafood movement. Our government and retail partners made commendable progress in verified, sustainable seafood sourcing- allowing […]
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October is National Seafood Month and FishWise is urging those in the industry to dedicate this time to examining your supply chains for holistic sustainability. Seafood is among the most widely traded commodities on earth and due to the complicated nature of the trade, labor abuses are possible in any supply chain. Those sellers dedicated […]
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At FishWise, our work centers on providing innovative guidance and resources to help seafood companies address critical issues in their supply chains, such as human and labor rights abuses. Last year, we released an updated version of the Roadmap for Improving Seafood Ethics (RISE), a free online platform for companies to access credible, industry-specific tools […]
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Today, the One Ocean Summit – a global forum to inspire and mobilize international communities to act on some of the greatest issues facing oceans and the people who depend on them – kicks off in France. The Summit attracts hundreds of national representatives as part of the United Nations Decade of Oceans Science for […]
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FishWise’s mission is to sustain ocean ecosystems and the people who depend on them by transforming global seafood supply chains. We understand that the health of people and ecosystems intersect, and that sustainable seafood is produced at this nexus. By approaching seafood sustainability holistically, FishWise simultaneously strives for an environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and financially […]
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When you think about sustainable seafood, you probably think about what kind of fish it is, where it comes from, and how it was harvested. These are the kinds of questions that we have been encouraging consumers to ask when dining out and shopping for seafood for nearly two decades. But seafood sustainability isn’t just […]
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