Dongwon Announces Application To Preeminent Global Tuna Sustainability Organization
SEOUL, South Korea, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dongwon is pleased to announce its application to become a Participating Company with the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF).
"As a leader in the global seafood industry directly dependent on the long-term health of our oceans, Dongwon has long been committed to responsible and sustainable fishing," said Seong-yong Kim, Vice President, Dongwon F&B. "We look forward to formalizing this commitment via our participation in the preeminent global tuna sustainability organization, ISSF."
"ISSF is an international coalition designed to improve the global tuna fisheries, and the added participation of Dongwon will greatly strengthen our collective sustainability efforts," ISSF President Susan Jackson said. "We have more than doubled the number of participating companies since 2009, which is encouraging for the work that remains in tuna fisheries management."
ISSF Participating Companies work with the Foundation to advocate for improved fishing methods, fund scientific advancement and take direct action to spur change.
"While some groups may engage in emotional and harassing approach when it comes to tuna sustainability, we welcome collaboration with a credible, science-based organization in a productive effort to find a long-term solution to sustainability," said Mr. Kim. "As a unique partnership between the global tuna industry, the marine science community and WWF, the world's leading conservation organization, ISSF is uniquely positioned to work toward the long-term conservation and sustainable use of tuna stocks, reducing bycatch and promoting ecosystem health."
As part of the application process, Dongwon will participate in an audit of its traceability processes, the results are anticipated by the years' end.
About Dongwon
Dongwon F&B Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of canned tuna, canned seafood, chilled and frozen foods, beverages, laver and dried seaweed, canned fruits, jams, cooking oil, dairy products, etc. Dongwon F&B has maintained the undisputed leadership position in local canned tuna market, making up over 70% market share. Dongwon F&B is publicly listed on the Korea Stock Exchange and is a subsidiary of The Dongwon Group, one of the largest diversified business groups in Korea.
About ISSF
The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation is a global partnership among scientists, the tuna industry and WWF, the world's leading conservation organization, promoting science-based initiatives for the long-term conservation and sustainable use of tuna stocks, reducing bycatch and promoting ecosystem health.
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