FIS clarifies misinterpretation of tuna group campaign
Dolphin Safe label. (Photo: NASA)
(WORLDWIDE, 7/25/2014)
FIS would like to make it clear that they do not sponsor, endorse, or support The Campaign for Eco-Safe Tuna’s pledge for consumers to stop buying Dolphin Safe tuna.
Unfortunately, proponents of this organization have misrepresented an IN BRIEF post dated 22 July to suggest that FIS supports their effort. This post has been amended so that there are no doubts as to the fact that it is just a press release from that group.
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(WORLDWIDE, 7/25/2014)
