Hero Supermarket Endorses BAP, BSP Certification Programs
One of Indonesia’s largest retailers has endorsed the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and Best Seafood Practices (BSP) certification programs, the Global Seafood Alliance announced on December 11.
Founded in 1971, Hero Supermarket has evolved into a leading modern retail company, holding fast to its business philosophy of providing different shopping experiences with added value to the people of Indonesia. Hero offers an excellent shopping experience with a large assortment of high-quality products, fresh local products, exclusive international brands and excellent customer service.
Hero Supermarket is the second Indonesia retailer to endorse the BAP certification program in the past month, as GSA continues to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia. Through this collaboration, Hero Supermarket is committed to working with the GSA to ensure its seafood products are sourced from BAP- and BSP-certified producers for added assurances and product traceability.
“The Global Seafood Alliance appreciates the opportunity to align with Hero Supermarket to advance GSA’s commitment to responsible seafood at the retail level,” said Denise Gurshin, GSA’s Senior Director of Market Development. “Hero Supermarket has a business philosophy to be a trusted modern retail store offering a wide range of high-quality products for the Indonesia market. Their philosophy is a natural link to the BAP and BSP programs and the GSA’s vision of a world that embraces the role of responsible seafood in meeting global nutritional needs. We look forward to seeing BAP and BSP products on Hero Supermarket’s shelves.”
Director of Hero Supermarket, Hendy said, “Hero Supermarket is delighted to have partnered up with the Global Seafood Alliance. As a trusted modern retail company that has been operating and growing in Indonesia for over 52 years, Hero Supermarket is continuously improving its services and offering a wide selection of quality products. In response to consumers’ demands for high-quality fresh products from responsible sources, Hero Supermarket is strengthening its position as a growing and responsible retailer. We are committed to providing access to fresh seafood and increasing our customers’ awareness of the health benefits of top-quality, healthy, hygienic seafood that is certified to BAP and BSP standards. This commitment reflects our values and our dedication to delivering the best and sustainable seafood that benefits everyone.”
About the Global Seafood Alliance
The Global Seafood Alliance is an international, nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing responsible seafood practices through education, advocacy and third-party assurances. Through the development of its Best Aquaculture Practices and Best Seafood Practices certification programs, GSA has become the leading provider of assurances for seafood globally. The organization’s work addresses the full spectrum of responsibility, from environmental responsibility and social accountability to food safety. Established in 1997 as the Global Aquaculture Alliance, GSA is headquartered in Portsmouth, N.H., USA. To learn more, visit www.globalseafood.org.
About Hero Supermarket
As the forerunner of the Company, Hero Supermarket has a business philosophy to be a trusted modern retail store offering a wide range of premium products to the Indonesian market. The Company strives to achieve this vision by continuously strengthening the elegant shopping experience for customers and providing a wide selection of products for daily household needs, especially food and beverages as well as fresh products obtained from domestic and foreign producers of the highest quality.
The Company’s key to success in providing fresh products is still well maintained to this day. Supported by HERO Group’s existence for more than five decades in the modern retail industry and in creating innovations to keep up with consumer shopping trends, the presence and reliability of Hero Supermarket have been deeply embedded among Indonesians. In addition, ready-to-eat products are also continuously developed to fulfill consumers’ lifestyles.
