What is Bumble Bee’s Dolphin safe policy?
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC remains fully committed to the 100% dolphin-safe policy we implemented in April 1990. This policy guarantees the following: -Bumble Bee will not purchase tuna from vessels that net fish associated with dolphins. Our purchasing agreements require certification of dolphin-safe fishing practices from all tuna suppliers. -Bumble Bee will not purchase tuna caught with gill or drift nets as use of these nets can sometimes entrap dolphins, other marine mammals, or birds. The U.S. Government Dolphin-Safe Regulations are in the process of being modified through the International Dolphin Conservation Program. The new regulations will allow for a less stringent U.S. Dolphin-Safe Regulation. Despite the new, less stringent “compliance” criteria, Bumble Bee remains committed to and in compliance with a “no encirclement” policy. The commitment of Bumble Bee to dolphin safety will remain unchanged regardless of any changes to the dolphin-safe law. We continue to strictly adhere
