Alaska officials say Walmart likely to accept RFM sustainability standards after meetings this week
Reports from the news conference held following two days of hosting Walmart officials in Juneau, show that ASMI and Alaska state officials are confident that Walmart will determine that Alaska’s RFM certification meets their sustainability standards.
In a statement following the meeting, David Baskin, vice president for meat and seafood said "Wal-Mart remains committed to buying Alaska seafood, and we’re excited that ASMI has agreed to work with us to ensure the RFM standard meets the principles for credible sustainable fisheries programs."
ASMI’s Tyson Flick also said Walmart was ready to accept the RFM program.
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