Fair Trade USA and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to pilot Fair Trade USA’s requirements in some ASC-certified fish farms, the organizations said Thursday.
“The Capture Fisheries Standard for wild fisheries has been the cornerstone of the Fair Trade seafood program since its inception in 2014, and now thousands of fishermen and workers are reaping its benefits,” said Julie Kuchepatov, seafood director at Fair Trade USA.
“We look forward to working with ASC to bring the benefits of Fair Trade to fish farmers and workers and increase the environmental and social impact of our respective programs.”
