US retail giant Albertsons halts purchasing of flounder, yellowtail sole from High Liner following New Yorker expose on forced labor in China

Albertsons said it will be partnering with verified third-party auditors to conduct more audits.

Following an investigation by The New Yorker magazine about forced labor in China's seafood supply chain, US retailer Albertsons has stopped purchasing some seafood products origination in China and supplied by High Liner.
Following an investigation by The New Yorker magazine about forced labor in China's seafood supply chain, US retailer Albertsons has stopped purchasing some seafood products origination in China and supplied by High Liner.Photo: melissamn / Shutterstock.com
Published 11 October 2023, 16:10Updated 11 October 2023, 16:22