Nestlé Purina Partners with Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative
Nestlé Purina, a leading multinational pet food company, announces its partnership with the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) as a funding partner.
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"Nestlé Purina Becomes First Pet Food Industry Partner in Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative"
Nestlé Purina, a prominent multinational pet food manufacturer, has made a significant stride by joining the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) as its inaugural partner from the pet food sector.
Utilizing a diverse range of fish and seafood ingredients sourced globally, Nestlé Purina underscores its commitment to responsible sourcing practices. A substantial portion of these ingredients comprises seafood sidestreams, emphasizing the company's dedication to maximizing resource utilization.
In alignment with its sustainability objectives, Nestlé Purina has set a bold target to ensure that all seafood ingredients in its products are responsibly sourced by 2030.
Richard Draves, the company's sustainable sourcing specialist, expressed Nestlé Purina's multifaceted intentions in joining the GSSI partnership. He emphasized the company's aim to advocate for best practices in the seafood industry, encourage certification schemes to elevate their standards to align with GSSI recognition, and promote responsible fishing practices.
Draves affirmed Nestlé Purina's confidence in GSSI and its global partnership to support the company's sustainability journey towards 2030.