US supermarket chain Wegmans has joined public-private partnership the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) as a Funding Partner.
“By partnering with GSSI, we’re able to further our commitment to responsibly sourced seafood, while building trust with our customers. Using GSSI’s benchmarking as a foundational tool in our sourcing strategy will help clarify our expectations to our farmers, fishers, and suppliers,” Wegmans Seafood Group Manager, Steve Philips, said.
“GSSI is an industry-leading organisation, where all its partners share a common goal. We’re excited to join the conversation and help drive the industry forward to a more sustainable future,” he added.
Founded in 1916, Wegmans is a family-owned company with 106 stores across the eastern United States.
Last month, multinational fishing and processing company Profand Fishing Holding also joined GSSI as a Funding Partner.
Founded in 2010, Profand has a presence in Spain, Morocco, Argentina, the Netherlands, Peru, India, Senegal and the United States – directly employing more than 3,000 people. Its range of products includes cuttlefish, squid, octopus, trout and salmon.
