Bravery recognized: Joshua Farinella’s award-winning story

One year ago, Joshua Farinella, former general manager of a shrimp processing factory in India, bravely disclosed alleged labor abuses, human rights violations and food safety risks at Choice Canning Company.

The Outlaw Ocean Project turned Joshua’s detailed disclosures into a powerful investigation that has now won the 2025 James Beard Foundation Journalism Award for Investigative Reporting.

The Signals Network is proud to have supported Joshua throughout his journey providing legal and safety support. Joshua’s courage not only exposed hidden abuses but sparked meaningful change.

This award recognizes Joshua’s courage, The Outlaw Ocean Project’s strong journalism and the quiet but crucial support TSN provides, offering legal help, safety and dedicated support that makes it possible for Joshua and other whistleblowers like him to safely share their important truths.

Behind every brave story is a community helping it live on — Join us in supporting those who risk everything so the world can know.