BANGKOK (The Nation/ANN): Fifteen supermarkets and buyers in the US, UK and EU have sent a letter to the Thai Ministry of Agricultural and Cooperatives as well as Thai embassies abroad, praising Thailand for its progress in reforming the fishery industry. They also praised the government's move to rectify key pieces of legislation which have resulted in positive developments in its fishing practices. The fifteen supermarkets and buyers are Albertsons Companies, Aldi Nord, Aldi South, Cargill, EDEKA, Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), Kroger, Lidl International, Morrisons, REWE Group, Sainsbury’s, SEA Alliance, Tesco, Waitrose, and Whole Foods. In addition, the foreign companies said: “ They would continue to monitor and support collaboration between the government, seafood suppliers and civil society organisations to ensure that these crucial reforms continue to progress and be implemented effectively”. The supermarkets and buyers urged the Thai government to continue its reform efforts to achieve a transition towards a legal, ethical and sustainable fishing sector.

Source: The Star February 08, 2020 03:45 UTC