M-Classic Thunfischfilet

Hello Elena20, thank you for your question. We are still investigating your request. We will get back to you as soon as we have a definitive answer. Best regards, your M-Infoline team

Hello Elena20, thank you for your patience. As promised, we will get back to you with news from the specialist unit. Migros has been dealing with this issue for a long time and has consulted with many different experts. Accordingly, Migros has been defining restrictions in this regard for years, demanding that yellowfin tuna from the Indian Ocean may only be caught from defined handline and pole & line fisheries in the Maldives. The reasons are explained below:

- Handlines are one of the most selective fishing methods. Bycatch is low, ecosystem or habitat degradation is low or zero. As bycatch is kept to a minimum, hardly any juvenile yellowfin tuna are caught. A yellowfin tuna only becomes sexually mature after five years.

- According to various experts, Maldivian handline fisheries are good examples of responsible fisheries. They have been 'leaders' in many aspects of sustainability for years. The authorities are also striving to be ahead in sustainability. Among other things, an electronic tracking program is currently being implemented, which documents all catches precisely and ensures compliance with future catch quotas. In principle, all tuna catches in the Maldives can be traced back to the boats.

- The Maldives is taking the calls to reduce yellowfin tuna catches seriously. Catches have been continuously reduced since 2015, while other countries have increased their catches over the same period. As a member of the IOTC, the Maldives is campaigning for better protection of yellowfin tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean.

- Tuna fishing is the most important employment sector for the Maldives alongside tourism. It provides employment and income for 20% of the population. Maldivian fishing is also very socially responsible.

Migros takes into account not only ecological but also social aspects when making such decisions. Migros is therefore of the opinion that the Maldivian small-scale fisheries must continue to be supported due to their high level of responsibility and enormous social value. It is unlikely that turning away from this fishery would have a positive impact on yellowfin tuna stocks in the Indian Ocean. On the other hand, a move away would weaken the weight of the Maldives in the IOTC. At best, it could also lead to Maldivian fisheries becoming less concerned about sustainability in the future due to increasing competition, price pressure and frustration. We hope this information is helpful to you. Best regards, your M-Infoline team

Hello Sm91, thank you for your question. The M-Classic tuna fillet is to be enjoyed fully cooked. Are you already familiar with our Séléction tuna fillet? This can be eaten raw. Best regards, your M-Infoline team