Ahold Delhaize USA brands announce commitment to sustainable chemistry, transparent products, recyclable packaging
Ahold Delhaize USA’s companies adopted a host of sustainable chemistry practices.
Ahold Delhaize USA, Salisbury, N.C., announced that each of its local brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, GIANT/MARTIN’S, Hannaford, Peapod and Stop & Shop, and its U.S. services company, Retail Business Services– implemented a new sustainable chemistry commitment that will restrict certain chemicals from products and packaging, work with suppliers to ensure products meet high standards for ingredients and collaborate with suppliers to address the root causes of contaminants.
“The great local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA are known for their close local and personal connections with customers and communities,” says Brittni Furrow, vice president of sustainable retailing and healthy living. “Consumers indicate they want more transparent products for their families, made with ingredients they can feel good about. We’re pleased to launch this new commitment, which will bring more sustainable options, free from unwanted ingredients, to neighborhood grocery stores.”