Other Initiatives
Our Trusted Catch® program goes beyond responsible sourcing to encompass all of our sustainability and quality initiatives to assure you that products that carry the BlueWater brand and the Trusted Catch® logo meet the highest quality standards, and that we are taking steps to minimize the environmental impact of our products.
Quality and Safety
Bringing you the freshest, highest quality seafood products is our passion. All of our ingredients and finished products go through rigorous quality checks that meet all Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) requirements. Started in 2000, GFSI is an international collaboration of the world’s leading food safety experts. They establish food safety guidelines based on best practices and promote continuous improvement in food safety management. All of our production facilities are GFSI certified by either the British Retail Consortium (BRC) or the Safety Food Quality Institute (SQF) with "A" grades. BlueWater, along with our sister company Gorton's, was one of the first seafood manufacturers in North America to have all our facilities certified as meeting the GFSI guidelines, demonstrating our continued commitment to maintaining a world-class food safety and quality management organization.
Packaging
Because our packaging contributes to the waste we generate, we are continuously working to reduce plastic film, carton and shipping case tonnage. Additionally, we only purchase paper packaging material from sustainable sources. Our shipping cases are either Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified to promote the long-term health of forests. BlueWater ensures that our cartons and shipping cases meet SFI or FSC sourcing requirements.
Energy / Water Usage
We continuously work to minimize the environmental impact of our products through reducing energy and water usage and partnering with suppliers on lean thinking initiatives. BlueWater is also a SmartWay Transportation Partner. SmartWay is a collaboration between the US EPA and the freight transportation industry to track emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
Social Responsibility
We strongly believe that all employees, as well as all employees of our supply chain partners whether in Canada, the United States or overseas, deserve to be treated in a respectful and dignified manner. BlueWater has strict workplace and employment standards with respect to the treatment and working conditions of employees outlined in our BlueWater Workplace and Employment Standards Policy. We require all of our suppliers to review, sign, and comply with this policy each year.
