Giant Eagle steps up efforts to procure sustainable seafood
Giant Eagle wants to ensure that they source their seafood responsibly. (Photo: Giant Eagle/Sustainable Fisheries Partnership /FIS)
(UNITED STATES, 7/21/2011)
Multi-format food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle and the international non-profit organisation Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) have announced a partnership to develop a comprehensive sustainable seafood procurement strategy.
SFP will work with Giant Eagle to develop a seafood procurement strategy geared toward offering the most sustainable sources of wild-caught and farmed seafood to consumers. SFP will evaluate Giant Eagle's supply chain and work with the retailer, with the final objective to fully engage Giant Eagle's suppliers in Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIP) and Aquaculture Improvemen...
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