FMI develops introduction to FIPs guidelines

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) recently released its second seafood sustainability publication, “Fishery Improvement Projects: How Retailers and the Supply Chain Advance Seafood Sustainability.”

This free resource for food retailers focuses on the integration and implementation of supply chain activities that influence the adoption of sustainable fishery and aquaculture practices.

Created with the case studies and with FMI’s Sustainable Seafood Committee (SSC) and written by sustainability management and communications consultant, Nadine Bartholomew, this guidance document provides steps for development and implementation of fishery improvement projects (FIPs) across data collection, stakeholder engagement and education, goal development, project management and fishery reform. The white paper features best practices and case studies among retailers, suppliers and non-governmental organizations.

“We commend our food retail members for supporting the projects profiled in this white paper and for taking aggressive action to support sustainability throughout the supply chain,” said Jeanne von Zastrow, FMI senior director of sustainability.

“There is clear evidence that these projects can be successful: From rebuilding stocks to initiating trusting partnerships. It is our hope that this publication will build momentum and encourage the seafood industry to take action and join forces to help rebuild at-risk fisheries both domestically and abroad,” said Carl Salamone, VP of sustainable seafood at Wegmans Food Markets.

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