For several months, we have been conducting an investigation of the shrimp company, Choice Canning. We understand that Choice Canning has supplied shrimp to Ahold Delhaize supermarkets under Ahold’s own brands ‘Gold Star’ and ‘Nature’s Promise’, as well as under Choice Canning’s ‘Tastee Choice’ brand.
Part of that investigation has involved an ongoing conversation with a former Choice Canning employee who managed a plant for the company in Andhra Pradesh, India. We began talking while they were still on staff with Choice Canning and we have continued the dialogue since they stepped down from…
The piece we are preparing to publish, which we believe to be in the public interest, will mention Hannaford briefly, but in no way accuses the company or any of its officers of doing anything wrong.
We are writing, therefore, to alert Hannaford to matters uncovered by the investigation prior to publication of our article, and to offer the firm the opportunity to comment should they wish to.
The article will highlight some concerns about the plant at Amalapuram which include: Workers being paid less than the minimum wage. Workers living on the site not being allowed to leave without permissi…
Thank you for making us aware of this investigation. The companies of Ahold Delhaize USA hold suppliers to high standards of engagement for product integrity, human rights, and many other areas. The standards of engagement can be found here. Based on the information you have shared, we will conduct a thorough investigation of this matter and take appropriate action, as we take these matters very seriously. If you would like to discuss the findings with us directly, please let me know and I’m happy to set that up.
Ahold Delhaize USA and each of its local brands are committed to ensuring the products in our supply chain are ethically and sustainably sourced. Ahold Delhaize USA companies hold suppliers to high standards of engagement for product integrity, human rights, and many other areas. Ahold Delhaize USA companies source a very limited number of products from Choice Canning. We have been in touch with Choice Canning regarding this matter, and Choice Canning has confirmed that none of the shrimp sourced for our private bra…