GSSI Welcomes Silver Bay Seafoods to the Global Partnership

The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) is excited to announce that Silver Bay Seafoods has joined its ranks as a Funding Partner.

Importance of Sustainable Fishery Management

Effective and sustainable fishery management is vital not only for the well-being of fishermen but also for the resilience of partnerships within communities across Alaska. Silver Bay Seafoods is eager to enhance its collaboration with GSSI. The GSSI benchmark plays a crucial role in seafood certification, providing formal recognition to credible and effective seafood certification programs. This benchmark, grounded in the FAO Guidelines, serves as a useful resource for those seeking reliable and responsible seafood sources. By promoting transparency in the complex world of seafood certification, the benchmark enables clarity in choice among various certification programs.

Quote from Silver Bay’s Co-Founder

“Partnering with GSSI is a key step in strengthening the integrity of our industry. As we continue to improve our sustainable practices, GSSI provides a trusted benchmark that guides us and empowers our customers to make informed choices. GSSI’s efforts to standardize and advance seafood sustainability are invaluable across the entire supply chain, and we’re excited to be part of this journey,” said Rich Riggs, Co-Founder of Silver Bay Seafoods.

About Silver Bay Seafoods

Silver Bay Seafoods is an integrated processor of frozen salmon, herring, whitefish, and squid products catering to both domestic and export markets. Established in 2007 with a single salmon processing facility in Sitka, Alaska, Silver Bay has evolved into one of the largest seafood companies in the region, operating thirteen processing facilities across Alaska and the West Coast. The company is owned by over 600 fishermen who supply wild-caught, sustainably harvested seafood to its advanced processing plants, distributing products to customers worldwide. Silver Bay’s strengths lie in its modern processing facilities, efficient logistics, experienced management, an established fish-buying system, and ownership by fishermen representing more than 80% of committed fishing efforts.

For more information, visit: Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC.

About GSSI

The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) is a public-private partnership dedicated to transforming seafood into a positive force for ocean preservation and promoting sustainable seafood for future generations. As one of the largest pre-competitive collaborations globally, GSSI unites businesses, NGOs, governments, and international organizations that represent the entire seafood value chain. The GSSI Global Partnership invites sustainability leaders in seafood to join forces in driving meaningful solutions.

For more information on partnership benefits and joining the GSSI Global Partnership, visit www.ourgssi.org or contact secretariat@ourgssi.org.

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