March 9, 2023 — The Seafood Task Force (STF), a U.S.-based nonprofit trade association representing major retailers, brands, foodservice companies, and supply chain partners, has added 17 new members from Asia in a bid to promote sustainable and responsible seafood practices in the region.
These additions, inked during a recent STF summit in Bangkok, Thailand, included companies from India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Devi Sea Foods, India’s top shrimp exporter, was among them.
This move marks a significant expansion of STF’s geographical footprint, growing its existing base of 30 seafood industry members by over 50 percent, according to an STF statement.
“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,” STF Executive Director Martin Thurley said. “By leveraging supply chain partnerships and making decisions together, we are driving real impact. We help retailers, seafood and pet food brands, supply chain partners, and NGOs worldwide work toward ensuring confidence to trade. That goal becomes increasingly achievable as our membership grows.”