It's time to rethink how we view seafood.

The challenges in front of us

The fishing that we know
According to USAID, the estimated losses due to overfishing, blast fishing, and poaching amounted to about Php44 billion in 2017.

Habitat destruction and biodiversity loss
The survival of marine life rests heavily on their habitats. Unfortunately, due to developments, pollution, climate change, and deforestation, a lot of these habitats are degraded, resulting in biodiversity loss.

Concerns about water cleanliness
There is a danger of nutrient overload and eutrophication (an overabundance of nitrogen and phosphorus). This can lead to algal bloom and hypoxic waters, making these habitats unsuitable for marine life.

Health risks
The use of antibiotics in aquaculture poses a risk to aquatic ecosystems. It may also directly impact the health of those who consume these seafood.

SeaTrace Procurement Process

There is a collective effort to ensure that we, as well as the future generations, can have healthy oceans and healthy seafood. This is done through certifications from reputable organizations that safeguard the environment and our food practices.

Seafood facilities like SeaTrace also do the work. We carry imported products that are certified clean, safe, and sustainable. On the local front, we have initiatives to protect our seafood and our seas, beginning with our tuna. Through these, we contribute in the global endeavors to carry on our responsibility toward nature and our future. By supporting our products, you also support the initiatives to protect our oceans and provide clean and healthy seafood for everyone.

Sustainable Seafood Criteria Capture Fisheries

  • Stock Status - Endangered Species - Resilience

  • Catch from Registered and Licensed Vessels - IUU

  • Fish Catch Reports and Harvest Control Rules in place

  • No Catch from Harmful and Illegal Gear

  • Traceability System in place

  • No Juvenile Catch and By-Catch

  • Social Criteria and Labor Conditions

Sustainable Seafood Criteria Aquaculture

  • Legal Compliance

  • Traceability System

  • Farming Intensity and Origin of Juveniles

  • Water Cleanliness and Waste Water/ Discharge

  • Feed Ingredients and Source

  • Medication and GMO/ Use of Chemicals/ Disease prevention

  • Habitat Impact - Mangrove De- forestation

  • Social Criteria and Labor Conditions

Know the story of your Tuna

At the core of SeaTrace's mission is the traceability of our tuna. Every single fish can be traced from the boat, landing, transport, receiving, and production, all the way to packing and dispatch through our comprehensive traceability system that features unique tuna ID numbers. Developed by our founder, Christian Schmidradner, this system allows for product recalls, as well as stock control, fish management, and sustainability.

In the next few months, we'll be further implementing Insite Solution's traceability software to allow for real-time data and reporting. This app integrates all the relevant information at each step of the supply chain letting you visualize the whole process.

So whether you want to look into food safety, promote sustainability, or simply make an informed decision about your purchase, we have your back. Our traceability process lets you know exactly where your tuna comes from.

The tuna's journey

Our tuna traceability process lets you track its origin and how it eventually ends up on your plate, ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. This is how it unfolds.

Landing from the boat
SeaTrace's tuna only comes from reputable vessels. We obtain information such as the vessel's registration number and license, which is reflected in a Fish Catch Report (FCR).


From the boat to the supplier
We only transact with suppliers that are accredited by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). They furnish us with the FCR that now also contains the unique tuna ID number aside from the vessel name and registration information.


Transporting
From the supplier, the tuna makes its way to our facility. Here, we require a land transportation permit as well as the auxiliary invoice for tracking.


Receiving
Upon delivery, we examine the tuna. This is where we receive or reject the fish based on quality grading. We then check the unique tuna ID, grade, temperature, and date and log these into our raw material receiving form. This lets us trace all the important information including the landing date, location, vessel, and supplier.


Production
The production begins. After the fish is stored, it is processed in our facility. The whole procedure is recorded in our product form as gilled and gutted, headed and gutted, or loined. We also produce a manufacturing form that indicates the specific fish where each tuna loin comes from.

Packing and dispatch
The vacuum-packed loins now bear the tuna ID number on the label and are packed and ready for dispatch to our clients. This is logged in our packing list of final product documents.

Customer
The clients get the final product with the Tuna ID number on the label. This specific ID number lets you know the journey of the tuna—from the landing vessel to your plate!