GS PESCADOR SEATRADING / PESCADOR SEA TRADING

TUNA REDEFINED

Three decades of commitment to providing quality tuna products

THREE DECADES OF QUALITY PRODUCTS

Established in 1993, Pescador Sea Trading along with its offshoot corporation launched in 2008, GS Pescador Seatrading, has grown to become one of the most consistent and dependable sources of premium yellowfin tuna. We work tirelessly to ensure that our products are of the highest quality, with our methods and practices accredited by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Philippines) and the United States Food and Drug Administration.

From our humble beginnings that started in the local markets of General Santos City, to becoming one of the key players in the tuna industry, every step of our journey has been fueled by our commitment to providing world-class products to our partners across the globe, while protecting our oceans for the future generations to come.

SHOT DURING OUR BUILDING INAUGURATION (2022)

DISCOVER OUR commitment to excellence

RAW MATERIALS

We only source wild-caught tuna from licensed and registered fishing vessels that use traditional handline methods to assure no other marine animals are

illegally caught.

PHOTO CREDIT: FFSAPI-Sargen Handline FIP Website

Stewardship and sustainability

We are spearheading the first Fisheries Improvement Project

(FIP) in Mindanao, working closely with the local fishing

communities and other private stakeholders to improve

current fishing practices and manage our fisheries more

sustainably.

Truly encompassing the principles of sustainability, our business model ascertains every gram of tuna is maximized, making sure even the bones and other entrails end up to a matching consumer. Very little to no amount goes to waste!

(Click here to view updates on this project)

PEOPLE, PROCESS, AND FACILITIES

At the core of our pursuit of excellence lies the principle of mutual respect and the Tagalog word: "Malasakit" which translates to "Nurture". Our processing facilities were designed and equipped with our employees' safety and comfort in mind. Through fostering a harmonious blend of skilled individuals, efficient processes, and advanced facilities, we ensure that our employees' well-being translates into the production of quality tuna products.

QUALITY CONTROL

We have a Quality Assurance team dedicated in making sure every step in our process flow adheres to proper food safety standards. Regular sensory evaluation and laboratory tests are done to ensure product integrity. Packaging requirements and other logistical necessities have to be checked and approved by our Quality Assurance team to make sure our products stay within a safe temperature range while in transit to consumers.

CULTIVATING COMMUNITY

THROUGH GENUINE SERVICE

We have fostered long-term and mutually beneficial business connections with our international clients and local customers, through transparent and unwavering customer service backed with our quality products.

From these nurtured connections, we are able to give back to by sponsoring not only programs that supports the Philippine fishing industry, but other causes in the local community.

Tuna is redefined at Pescador as more than just a food product;

It as a catalyst for transforming lives and fostering vibrant communities by

creating a profound connection between tuna and livelihood, enriching the lives of those who depend on it.

PHOTO CREDIT: FFSAPI-Sargen Handline FIP Facebook Account

accreditations

The company is inspected by the following agencies and entities to ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness and sanitation guidelines, and labor laws including employee health and safety:

Food and Drug Administration

of the Philippines (FDA)

Annual inspection; ascertains the cleanliness of the processing facility and ensure the health condition of employees.

United States Food and

Drug Administration (USFDA)

Inspection upon notification of USFDA through BFAR; done to check company's food safety program and its implementation, and to introduce new initiatives to help improve current practice.

Bureau of Fisheries and

Aquatic Resources (BFAR)

Biannual inspection; assesses strict implementation of the following programs: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).

General Santos City

(Local Government Unit)

Annual Inspection; done to survey the structural integrity and safety of the processing facility.

SOCSKSARGEN

Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc.

AFFILIATIONS

Fresh Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines

Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. - Region XII Chapter

Sargen Fish Port Tuna Handline Fishing Association Inc.

PESCADOR SEA TRADING products

Pescador Sea Trading exports fresh chilled tuna across Northern America. Each end product is meticulously packed and kept chilled with various cooling mediums to be air freighted to destination for consumption.

PREMIUM YELLOWFIN H/G

PREMIUM YELLOWFIN LOIN

*We can comply to other cuts and specifications upon discussion.

gs PESCADOR SEATRADING products

GS Pescador specializes in sourcing and processing premium grade tuna products. It caters to both international (North America) and local (Philippines) markets. GS Pescador products are processed, vacuum packed, blast frozen and kept in a cold storage under rigorous standards to ensure product integrity.