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Albertsons Companies' waterfront BISTRO Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp.

Albertsons Companies and FishWise Dive into National Seafood Month with a Splash

  (UNITED STATES, 10/2/2020)

Albertsons Companies and FishWise honor October’s National Seafood Month by shining a spotlight on a collaborative project focused on improving seafood traceability. Now, more than ever, traceability is key as we strive to adapt and rebuild global seafood supply chains that have been forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing transparency enables risks to be identified, and helps companies support practices that improve both environmental and social responsibility.

Anthony Snow.

Every year, as part of their Responsible Seafood Program,  Albertsons Companies works with FishWise to review the best practices of a number of vendor partners to strengthen traceability and decrease environmental impacts. This year, Albertsons Companies focused on a domestic waterfront BISTRO® wild-caught shrimp product from Paul Piazza & Son, Inc., a family-owned and run business based in Louisiana.

The teams conducted a comprehensive review of all available supply chain documentation (digital and otherwise) to fully trace this wild-caught shrimp from the ocean floor to your local Albertsons Companies store. This assessment verifies claims that this product is sourced from a high-performing Fishery Improvement Project, is legally harvested, and undergoes robust traceability and data collection practices.

Shrimp has been America’s top consumed seafood for years, but some imported shrimp have raised concerns due to the potential impacts on the environment as well as social welfare. "Seafood products which utilize domestic fisheries, and are processed in the U.S., have a lower risk of being affiliated with labor issues.” Said Michelle Beritzhoff-Law, FishWise’s Project Director.

Michelle Beritzhoff-Law.

“However, reviewing the traceability systems for domestic products, as we did in this project, is still very important. Data collection and verification exercises help validate any social responsibility and environmental claims. We applaud Albertsons Companies for their due diligence and commitment to working with vendors to improve their seafood supply chain, she added.”

To better understand their practices, Albertsons Companies Director of Seafood Anthony Snow spent a day shrimp fishing with Paul Piazza and Son, Inc., and visited their processing facility.

“What makes this shrimp special is that it comes from Gulf of Mexico fisheries that are involved in Fishery Improvement Projects that are actively advancing the sustainability and traceability of shrimp sourced from the Gulf,” said Snow. “Our customers can feel good about choosing a domestic shrimp that is good for the planet and for local fishers, too.”

These projects have an Advanced Progress rating and are making improvements on the water with robust fisheries observer coverage and efforts to reduce bycatch— the unintended catch of other species, such as sea turtles.

President of Paul Piazza and Son Inc. and great-grandson of Paul Piazza, Kristen Baumer said, “Engaging in these projects brings additional transparency to our seafood supply chain and helps us to identify where we can continue to make improvements.”

Kristen Baumer.

All of Albertsons Companies’ waterfront BISTRO and Open Nature® seafood meets their Responsible Seafood Policy, and these traceability projects are conducted as part of their rigorous Responsible Seafood Program so that Albertsons Companies can provide tailored recommendations to suppliers. These recommendations outline the strengths and challenges found in suppliers’ operations and provide actionable steps they can take to help mitigate potential traceability risks.

As seafood lovers celebrate National Seafood Month this October and continue to prepare meals at home, Albertsons Companies invites shoppers to include responsibly harvested shrimp in their next dish and use their consumer power to support products that have a positive impact on both ocean ecosystems and fishers’ lives and livelihoods. Look for Albertsons Companies’ waterfront BISTRO Wild Gulf Shrimp in the frozen section in three different sizes at your local Albertsons Companies stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, United, ACME Markets, Shaw’s, Star Market, and others. Customers can look for Albertsons Companies’ Responsible Choice logo on their waterfront BISTRO and Open Nature seafood products to know that it was caught or farmed in ways that safeguard future supplies and help keep ecosystems thriving.

About Albertsons Companies

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2019 alone, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company gave $225 million in food and financial support. In 2020, the Company made a $53 million commitment to community hunger relief efforts and a $5 million commitment to organizations supporting social justice. These efforts have helped millions of people in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, social justice, and programs for people with disabilities and veterans' outreach.

About FishWise

FishWise is a non-profit sustainable seafood consultancy based in Santa Cruz, CA. Uniquely positioned with the seafood industry and marine conservation organizations, FishWise offers a range of services that empower businesses and a diverse community of collaborators to lead the transition to a sustainable seafood industry.

About Paul Piazza & Son, Inc.

Paul Piazza & Son, Inc. is a fourth-generation Wild American Shrimp sourcing and processing company located in Louisiana and Texas. Responsible for approximately one-third of the U.S. shrimp fishery, Paul Piazza has taken a leadership role in many sustainability initiatives across the Gulf of Mexico. Paul Piazza is proud to partner with Albertsons Companies and FishWise to educate consumers of the benefits of Wild Caught American Shrimp.

Source: FishWise

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