Aramark has announced that it will transition to 100% sustainably sourced canned skipjack and albacore tuna in the US by 1 April 2016.
Sustainability sourced tuna minimises by-catch levels and helps maintain fish populations.
“Aramark is committed to providing our consumers with safe, high-quality, nutritious food that is sourced responsibility,” said Scott Barnhart, senior vice president at Aramark’s global supply chain and procurement department.
He added: “By transitioning to 100% sustainable canned tuna, we are strengthening our responsible sourcing practices while delivering on our mission to enrich and nourish lives.”
When the transition is complete in April 2016, Aramark will have converted an estimated 25 million pounds of tuna to sustainably sourced products. Aramark’s plan was developed in consultation from both the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
Brian Perkins, MSC regional director, said: “The MSC congratulates Aramark on its commitment to source from MSC certified tuna fisheries. In making certified sustainable seafood available to its customers it is helping raise awareness about the importance of ensuring wild fish supplies for generations to come.”
This is the next significant step in Aramark’s sustainable seafood commitment as the company have already transactions half of its total seafood purchases. In October 2014, 99% of Aramark’s frozen fin fish met the Seafood Watch recommendations.
