MDPI was founded in July 2013 as an independent foundation focused on achieving responsible and sustainable fisheries activities and attempting to provide on-going care for the conservation of fisheries resources and ecosystems of Indonesia and the region. Small-scale artisanal fisheries are the main focus of MDPI’s work. MDPI supports the development of fishing communities, and the supply chains of these fisheries, through programs that support economic improvements and social stability for the people. These activities are conducted within the supply chain of varied seafood products by supporting industry to ‘do the right thing’ regarding sustainability, social aspects and other market- driven demands. MDPI works to build networks and partnerships with various organizations, such as national and international universities, district, central and provincial governments, development agencies, NGOs, nationally- and internationally-based industry and others.
TraceTales is a software traceability solution for seafood processors, digitally capturing and managing data from raw material through processing, packaging until shipping. It creates efficiencies in data recording and improves internal traceability systems, as well as facilitating compliance with international import requirements. The system can enable small-scale fisheries operations to verify they are complying with internationally required sustainability practices, ensuring their access to valuable markets is maintained and their importance for livelihoods contribution recognized. TraceTales is a software traceability solution for seafood processors, digitally capturing and managing data from raw material through processing, packaging until shipping. It creates efficiencies in data recording and improves internal traceability systems, as well as facilitating compliance with international import requirements. The system can enable small-scale fisheries operations to verify they are complying with internationally required sustainability practices, ensuring their access to valuable markets is maintained and their importance for livelihoods contribution recognized.