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The Ultimate Fair Trade Certified™ Seafood Shopping Guide

Discover Seafood That Makes a Difference

Seafood can be one of the most powerful ways to support both ocean health and the people who depend on it. This Fair Trade Certified Seafood Guide makes it easy to choose responsibly-sourced fish and shrimp that deliver on taste, quality, and impact. 

From wild-caught shrimp in Mexico to sustainably farmed barramundi in Vietnam and pole-and-line caught tuna in the Maldives and Indonesia, these products meet rigorous Fair Trade standards that protect marine ecosystems and improve livelihoods in fishing communities around the world. When you choose Fair Trade Certified seafood, you help ensure safe working conditions, environmental stewardship, and community development funds that workers decide how to invest. 

Whether you are shopping for weeknight staples like shrimp and tilapia fillets, premium options like ahi tuna steaks and poke kits, or pantry-friendly canned tuna, this guide highlights trusted brands and products that make it simple to cook with purpose. Many of these options also include recipes to help you bring sustainable seafood to your table with confidence. 

Explore the products below to discover seafood that supports fair wages, healthy ocean, and thriving coastal communities.  

Shop Fair Trade Certified Tuna

🛒 Look for certified tuna at your favorite retailers including Whole Foods, Misfits Market, Giant Eagle, and more!

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Sea Tales Skipjack Tuna in Water

Canned skipjack tuna sourced from Indonesia and available in the U.S. through Sea Tales.

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Natural Blue Ahi Tuna Steaks

Yellowfin tuna from Indonesia. Ideal for grilling, searing, or any protein-forward meal.

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Natural Blue Ahi Tuna Poke Kit

Responsibly-sourced yellowfin tuna from Indonesia. Everything you need for fresh and healthy poke bowls.

Mindfish Skipjack Tuna

Canned skipjack tuna sourced from Fair Trade Certified fisheries in the Maldives.

Nature's Basket Yellowfin Tuna Steaks

Wild-caught yellowfin tuna sourced from Indonesia.

Shop Fair Trade Certified Shrimp

🛒 Look for Certified Shrimp at Giant Eagle, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more!

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Del Pacifico Seafoods Wild-Caught Shrimp Burgers

The first wild-caught shrimp in the industry to become Fair Trade Certified. Harvested in Mexico.

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Chicken of the Sea Shrimp

Convenient frozen shrimp options that make it easy to choose Fair Trade Certified seafood for everyday meals.

Nature's Basket Shrimp

Produced in Vietnam, offering peeled and deveined shrimp for quick meal preparation.

Shop Fair Trade Certified White Fish

🛒 Look for Certified Shrimp at Hello Fresh, Walmart, Giant Eagle and more!

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The Better Fish Barramundi

Raised by Australis Aquaculture in Vietnam, barramundi is a mild, versatile white fish that works well for grilling, roasting, and weeknight meals.

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Nature's Basket Tilapia

Farm-raised tilapia from Colombia that offers a convenient and affordable seafood option.

Where to Buy Fair Trade Certified Seafood

Availability may vary by retailer and location. Check your local grocery store, online retailer, or meal kit service for Fair Trade Certified seafood products. Look for the Fair Trade Certified label when shopping to ensure your seafood purchase supports fishers, workers, and coastal communities around the world.

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Seafood that Builds Resilient Futures

Every certified seafood product follows our rigorous standards that protect people and our planet. When you see the Fair Trade Certified label on a product, you can rest assured that your purchase is making positive impact for fishers, their families, and their communities around the globe.

Together, these choices help strengthen coastal communities, support responsible seafood production, and create lasting impact for generations to come.

Choose seafood that supports people and planet.

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