Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST)

#GDST are calling for participants from the seafood sector and associated stakeholders to engage in an important dialogue about the potential addition of new Key Data Elements (KDEs) to the GDST Standard!   The Aquatic Life Institute has presented an expansion framework to GDST, exploring the feasibility of leveraging the GDST standard to create a common language and interoperability for Animal Welfare data across seafood supply chains — including both Wild Capture and Aquaculture products. Animal welfare in the seafood industry is increasingly in the spotlight, driven by both legislation and growing consumer demand.   According to recent research: - 79% of European citizens believe that fish welfare should be better protected and treated the same as other animals in the food supply chain. (ComRes Survey, 2018) - Almost 80% of Latin American consumers would choose animal welfare-certified products if available. (World Animal Protection, 2016)   GDST is a not-for-profit foundation that operates a global standard to support data transfer, ensuring credibility and traceability across the seafood supply chain. However, before any additions are made to the standard, GDST will be hosting a far-reaching dialogue process that provides all partners and stakeholders an opportunity to review and comment on potential new additions.   We encourage all seafood industry stakeholders to be part of this crucial conversation and help shape the future of animal welfare standards in the sector. More information? Please contact Mike.Platt@thegdst.org if you would like to participate or know more about this expansion framework dialogue.   #SeafoodSustainability #AnimalWelfare #GDST #Aquaculture #WildCapture #SupplyChainTransparency

#GDST is shining a light on its Partners in a series of Partner Profiles which seek to illustrate the variety of businesses engaged with the GDST and the unique ways we work together to advance #SeafoodTraceability within global supply chains. Beaver Street Fisheries, committed to ensuring traceability and transparency in the seafood supply chain. ➡️https://lnkd.in/eqXeupvf

The FAO publication of The 2024 State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) report earlier this year provides an opportunity to reflect on the evolution in approach toward traceability in the seafood supply chain over the last decade. The U.N Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has been a major driving force in developing guidance and frameworks for governments and businesses searching for solutions. This blog explores how the #FAO has elevated the #GDST Standard as a critical tool for seafood traceability. It traces the early FAO documents that introduced key data elements (KDEs) and critical tracking events (CTEs). The latest guidance now places the GDST Standard at the forefront of efforts to drive global alignment on standardized data collection, shaping a fully traceable and responsible seafood industry.   https://lnkd.in/e_4hz_DG   #GDST #SeafoodTraceability #Blog

The Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (#SALT) is a powerful alliance of governments, industry and NGOs, all committed to building a sustainable, compliant seafood industry with comprehensive digital traceability at its heart. With a deep understanding of the barriers to implementing traceability systems, SALT has built a library of tools through research, interviews and in-country partner work, identifying best practices to support governments and businesses alike in adopting interoperable, digital traceability in their supply chains.   Browse the library on the GDST website: https://lnkd.in/ex3GdY6T   #SeafoodTraceability #GDST #Governments #SustainableSeafood

Exciting news! The #GDST is featured in the FAIRR Initiative 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 report and is now recognized as one of the key metrics used by the investor community. This is a great opportunity to showcase the importance of sustainability and traceability in global supply chains! 🔔 Don't miss out on the 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 where Blake Harris CSCP of Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) one of 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗗𝗦𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, will be part of the expert panel, discussing how these metrics impact decision-making in investment and beyond. 📅 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 and be part of this insightful conversation: https://lnkd.in/gitVxHFP Let's join forces in driving positive change in supply chain traceability & transparency!   #GDST #SeafoodTracability #Sustainability #SupplyChain

The #GDST is shining a light on its Partners in a series of Partner Profiles which seek to illustrate the variety of businesses engaged with the GDST and the unique ways we work together to advance #SeafoodTraceability within global supply chains.   MarinTrust, International Global programme for marine ingredient sourcing, traceability and production. ➡️https://lnkd.in/etG3j9Y9

In today’s digital seafood industry, #interoperability is crucial for seamless data exchange across traceability systems. To achieve this, there are three key steps:   1. Standardize Data: Ensure consistency and compatibility across platforms by using common data formats. 2. Standardize Data Formats: Adopt universal structures that eliminate the need for manual data conversion. 3. Standardize Communication Protocols: Define common protocols for reliable data transmission.   The #GDST standard addresses all three by defining key data elements, standardizing formats, and establishing communication protocols, ensuring efficient, error-free data exchange.   To ensure proper implementation, GDST’s Capability Test evaluates if traceability systems meet these standards. Regular testing ensures compliance and seamless integration.   Learn more about how to achieve interoperable seafood traceability here👉: https://lnkd.in/eBrZXNkh   #SeafoodTraceability #GDST #Interoperability #DigitalTransformation #SupplyChain #Traceability #DataStandards #TechInnovation #SeafoodIndustry

In a global market where consumers are calling for sustainable and ethical products, tracking and tracing through the supply chain is key to demonstrating your products are worth netting. Enabling traceability through complex supply chains also helps retailers to achieve strategic sourcing goals which align with legislative requirements. Event-Based methodology breaks down those long, complex supply chains into distinct ‘events’ - like creation, shipping or receiving - that are common to all types of commodities. Each actor in the chain is responsible for capturing their specific ‘event’ and sharing this data onwards, this approach ensures: 📝 Accountability - each actor ‘owns’ their event within the chain. 🔧 Adaptability - event ‘types’ are common across different product chains, allowing us to share standards across commodities, making it easier to digitize and share data 📍Granularity - catching distinct events gives us a fine-detail picture of a supply chain 🔃 Real-time Data - this approach means we can see events along the chain happening ‘live’; enabling tracking and monitoring of products It’s all about ease and insight, within the complicated - and potentially opaque - world of seafood supply. Start navigating your organization’s traceability journey today with our new FREE guidance on Event-Based Traceability why it matters 👉https://lnkd.in/eErHcAkp #GDST #SeafoodTraceability

GDST EMEA Dialogue Regional Working Session: Do not forget to register!  Tuesday 1 October, Virtually.

🚨 Join the Virtual #GDST EMEA Dialogue: Help Shape the Future of KDE/CTE (Key Data Elements/ Critical Tracking Events) Expansion Frameworks   The GDST EMEA Dialogue is fast approaching, and we’re inviting all stakeholders to participate in this fully virtual event, where critical discussions will define the future of KDE/CTE expansion frameworks.   If you are part of the larger stakeholder community, be it an Association, Certification, NGO, Technology Provider, Academia or Regulatory organization join our morning session.  The session runs from 10:00 am- 12.00pm CET.    If you are involved in Production and Markets (directly engaged in Seafood commerce) you should attend our afternoon session which runs from 1.00pm to 3.00pm CET - but as a seafood company you are always free to join both if you would like! If you’re unable to attend, we will send the session recording to all registered participants.   📌 Key Expansion Frameworks to be Discussed: Aquatic Animal Welfare KDEs – Led by the Aquatic Life Institute Aquaculture KDEs – Led by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council Fishery IDs – Led by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership   This is a vital opportunity to contribute to the development of frameworks for sustainable aquaculture and fisheries. Your input is essential in shaping these conversations!   📢 We will also provide an update on the GDST, highlighting key progress from the 2023/24 dialogues and the expansion frameworks developed from them. Don’t miss this important opportunity to engage in discussions that will impact the future of the industry.   The event is fully virtual, and you can join from wherever you are, and we look forward to seeing you! Register now to secure your spot and be part of these important conversations!   REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eFYuGBN6   #GDST #KDE #Sustainability #Aquaculture #Fisheries #AquaticAnimalWelfare #SustainableSeafood