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MarinTrust, the leading certification programme for marine ingredients, is proud to announce its recognition today by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) during its inaugural Technical Recognition Ceremony. This global event celebrated outstanding contributions to food systems through a combination of knowledge and cooperation. Recipients were praised for being "an engine of change".
MarinTrust was honoured in the Sustainable Aquatic Food Systems category for its Multispecies Pilot Project, a pioneering initiative that aligns with FAO’s Blue Transformation strategy. The project supports two key FAO targets:
- Target F3 – Promoting effective fisheries management that balances ecological, social, and economic objectives.
- Target V3 – Enhancing access of fisheries and aquaculture products to international markets.
“We are deeply grateful to FAO and Dr. Manuel Barange for this recognition,” said Libby Woodhatch, Executive Chair of MarinTrust. “This acknowledgement reflects the dedication of the MarinTrust team and our stakeholders to advancing responsible sourcing, traceability, and production in marine ingredient supply chains.”
More information on MarinTrust's multispecies pilot is available at: https://www.marin-trust.com/improver-programme/multispecies-pilot-proje…