Indian seafood processor and exporter, Maria Aquacon Pvt Ltd. becomes the latest, and first Indian, partner in the Global Tuna Alliance, an independent group of retailers and tuna supply chain companies, who are committed to implementing the objectives laid out in the World Economic Forum’s Tuna 2020 Traceability Declaration.

Established in 1994, Maria Aquacon Pvt Ltd is located at Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Based within a short distance from major fishing harbours of southern Tamil Nadu, Maria Aquacon Pvt  Ltd ’s main export markets are Europe, Canada, USA, Middle East and South East Asia.

Joseph Fernando, Chief Executive Officer at Maria Aquacon Pvt Ltd said: “Being a Fishermen I support the initiative of Sustainable and Traceable Tuna Fishing for the future World.”

Dr Tom Pickerell, Executive Director at the Global Tuna Alliance, said: “We are delighted to welcome Maria Aquacon Pvt Ltd, our first Indian partner beyond Europe. I’m looking forward to working with Joseph and his team to achieve the goals of the Global Tuna Alliance.”

Global Tuna Alliance is supported by Friends of Ocean Action, a group of more than 50 global leaders committed to fast-tracking solutions for a healthy ocean.