High Liner Foods and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership will work together to promote fisheries sustainability. (Photo: High Liner/FIS)

High Liner partners up for greater sustainability

CANADA
Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 21:50 (GMT + 9)

North American seafood processor High Liner Foods Inc has partnered with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, a collaboration that will strengthen High Liner Foods' commitment toward fisheries sustainability.

High Liner Foods will work closely with the SFP to develop programs and strategies to ensure High Liner Foods customers of the sustainability of their supply chain, and advance toward the company's long-term goal of acquiring 100 per cent of its raw materials and commodities from certified sustainably caught or farmed seafood.

"We are very committed to running our business sustainably. Well managed and sustainable fishing is essential for healthy oceans, cultures and economies," said Henry Demone, president and CEO of High Liner Foods. "This partnership builds on existing relationships with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the Aquaculture Certification Council, the Global Aquaculture Alliance, as well as other organizations that share similar objectives."

Founded in 2006 as an independent, non-governmental organization (NGO), the SFP offers strategic and technical guidance to seafood suppliers and producers with a view to providing specific improvements in policies, conservation efforts and fishing practices.

High Liner Foods has worked with the SFP and suppliers on fishery improvement projects to ensure that High Liner Foods' High Liner, FPI, Fisher Boy and Sea Cuisine brands, as well as its private label portfolios, feature MSC-certified sustainable products.

"SFP has worked closely with High Liner Foods over the past several years in a number of fishery industry sectors, particularly in improving whitefish sustainability and supply," said Jim Cannon, CEO of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership. "We are honored to have been selected to work with them in developing a world-class program that will make them one of the world leaders in providing their customers with sustainable seafoods."

"We are excited and proud to be working closely with SFP to advance our mission of ensuring the long term sustainability of our supply," said Bill DiMento, Corporate Director of Sustainability for High Liner Foods. "The combined leadership efforts of High Liner Foods and the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership will result in a much brighter future in the seafood business for generations to come."

High Liner's branded products are sold throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

By Denise Recalde
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www.seafood.media

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