Spanish fishing and processing giant Grupo Nuevo Pescanova has joined the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) as a funding partner.
According to GSSI, Grupo Nueva Pescanova’s vertical integration makes them a strong addition to the GSSI Global Partnership, and reinforces the growing importance of seafood sustainability across the entire supply chain.
“GSSI is thrilled to be joining forces with the Nueva Pescanova Group in providing clarity, credibility and choice in seafood certification globally,” said Herman Wisse, managing director of GSSI’s Secretariat. “With Nueva Pescanova Group’s global presence, the GSSI partnership continues to expand its reach and ability to further its mission towards more sustainable seafood for everyone”.
The addition of Grupo Nueva Pescanova to the GSSI stable closely follows US Foods in joining the initiative.
“The partnership with GSSI is very important for us to continue improving and effectively developing our commitment to the preservation of aquatic ecosystems and the marine environment and to ensure consumers’ confidence in certified seafood,” said Ángel Matamoro, Grupo Nueva Pescanova’s chief corporate social responsibility officer.
