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Grocer's program will require product from environmentally responsible sources

Expanded policy requires both wild, farmed seafood to have MSC, BAP certification

Regional retailer joins growing list of GAA’s best-practice certified retailers

Renowned sustainability expert to provide critical insights at the invitation-only retail seafood event
 

Sustainable seafood sourcing is moving to the forefront for a variety of supermarket companies, including The Kroger Co., which has made the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification for farmed seafood a key element of its seafood procurement policy, and Delhaize America, whose seven banner groups will soon require suppliers to verify that products come from sources managed for sustainability and encourage local sourcing.

Peter Redmond, formerly Wal-Mart’s VP and divisional merchandise manager of deli and seafood, has joined the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) as its new VP of development, administration and communications.

Food Institute analysis reveals continuation of upward trend, aggressive showing by retailers.

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. -- National discount chain Dollar General Corp. here said Friday it has completed its merger with affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis & Roberts & Co. L.P.; GS Capital Partners, an affiliate of Goldman Sachs; Citi Private Equity; and other equity co-investors. The total enterprise value of the transaction, which was approved by Dollar General's shareholders at a special meeting on June 21, is approximately $7.3 billion.