美国公平贸易Certifies Multi-Species Fishery in Mozambique

加利福尼亚州奥克兰，2019年7月31日 / 3BL Media / -美国公平贸易®是北美公平贸易产品的领先的第三方认证者，已在毛里求斯获得了Afritex Ventures认证，并在非洲莫桑比克进行了业务。根据美国公平贸易捕获渔业标准（CFS）认证的物种包括Mahi-Mahi，Swordfish和Yellowfin和Bigeye Tuna。它将在美国的零售商处出售Margaritaville Foods。

The newly-certified fish come from the waters of Beira, the Mozambican port city that was ravaged by Cyclone Idai in March of 2019. Fair trade is an especially meaningful program to the fisherman in Beira, as it will allow them to regularly earn Community Development Funds that they can invest in projects that will greatly benefit their community, families, and lives.

The Fair Trade Certified™ seal spans more than 30 different product categories and can be found in nearly every aisle of the grocery store and beyond. Since inception in 2014, more than 5,000 fishermen and workers now benefit from the Capture Fisheries Standard, harvesting and processing a wide variety of Fair Trade Certified seafood, such as yellowfin tuna, wild shrimp, and Pacific salmon. Cumulatively, fishermen in the program have earned an additional $1.25M in Community Development Funds in addition to the price paid for their catch for product sold on Fair Trade terms. These funds are spent on democratically-selected projects for the good of their fishery and community.

"We welcome Afritex Ventures to Fair Trade USA’s family of certified suppliers as they expand their commitment to sustainability and bring the benefits of Fair Trade Certification to the fishermen and processing workers who are an integral part of their success" said Julie Kuchepatov, Fair Trade’s Seafood Director. “We are excited to see how the fishermen will invest their Community Development Funds and the ultimate impact these funds will generate.”

David Diamond, Executive Chairman of Afritex commented, “We are exceptionally proud of our Mozambique-based team and to be the first company globally to offer Fair Trade Certified mahi mahi and swordfish. Our tuna will complement existing Fair Trade Certified™ tuna products and broaden awareness of the principles of Fair Trade. We are privileged to have launched five Margaritaville branded items – (incorporating all three species) in the United States with sustainability conscious retailers such as Safeway and Giant Eagle and will be extending our market reach over the coming months.”

玛格丽塔维尔食品公司（Margaritaville Foods）总裁汤姆·基恩（Tom Keane）补充说：“我们很高兴与Afritex Ventures合作，在这条新的高级Ahi Mahi，Tuna和Swordfish的新产品线上。我们认为，这些公平贸易产品为我们的忠实玛格丽塔维尔消费者提供了大胆而独特的岛屿风味，易于准备和优质质量。我们期待与Afritex团队合作，发展这一令人兴奋的新产品线。”

Recognition and awareness of the Fair Trade Certified seal has reached 60% amongst U.S. consumers and continues to grow with increased on-shelf visibility. The fair trade designation ensures that products sold under its label meet the highest standards for environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and fair labor practices. Fair Trade Certified seafood signals to consumers that the product they are purchasing comes from a responsible supplier of ethically and environmentally responsibly sourced products.

关于美国公平贸易

美国公平贸易is a nonprofit organization and the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America. Its trusted Fair Trade Certified™ seal on a product signifies that it was made according to rigorous fair trade standards that promote sustainable livelihoods and safe working conditions, protection of the environment, and strong, transparent supply chains. Rather than creating dependency on aid, Fair Trade USA’s model empowers farmers, workers, and fishermen to fight poverty and earn additional money to improve their communities. Recognized as a leading social venture by the Clinton Global Initiative, the Skoll Foundation, and Ashoka, Fair Trade USA also helps brands and retailers tell their stories of impact and educates consumers about the power of their purchase.

关于Afritex Ventures

Afritex Ventures是主要捕获在印度洋南部的全球生产商和营销商。随着莫桑比克，毛里求斯和美国的运营，该公司将金枪鱼，剑鱼，马希·马希（Mahi Mahi），兰格斯汀（Langoustine），龙虾和大虾（Lobster）瞄准。Afritex是负责任和可持续捕鱼实践的领导者，并已对所有捕获的鱼实施了一项综合的可追溯性计划。该公司还获得了多项认证，包括公平贸易，海豚安全和BRC认证。Afritex总部位于毛里求斯港，毛里求斯港，为美国，欧洲，亚洲和澳大利亚的客户提供各种批发和增值零售产品的鱼。

关于Margaritaville Foods

Margaritaville Foods销售岛屿启发的食品系列，包括玛格丽塔维尔海鲜，烧烤酱和擦，饮料混合物，莎莎酱，薯条，小吃混合物等，这些食品为消费者提供了“逃避天堂”。

玛格丽塔维尔（Margaritaville）是一个不断扩大的生活方式品牌，包括酒店，度假村，赌场，度假所有权物业，餐馆，消费品，零售店和Siriusxm®上的国家广播电台。  Margaritaville delivers a tropical experience where guests can enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of their favorite destinations, regardless of their current latitude.

消费者还可以每天通过一系列玛格丽塔维尔生活方式产品逃脱，包括服装，鞋类，冷冻混合物制造商，家庭装饰，卫星广播电台等。此外，精神线 - 包括玛格丽塔维尔龙舌兰酒，朗姆酒，兰萨克·莱格和一本畅销食谱 - 向世界各地的粉丝们提供真实的热带逃避现实。玛格丽塔维尔（Margaritaville），自1977年以来的心态。