Kroger receives Rainforest Alliance's inaugural Supply Chain Partnership Award

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, said it was honored to receive the Rainforest Alliance's inaugural Supply Chain Partnership Award for developing a responsible sourcing program for its Home Sense tissue products.

"Kroger is proud to receive the Rainforest Alliance's first-ever supply chain partnership award," said Jessica Adelman, group vice president of corporate affairs, Kroger. "We appreciate this recognition of Kroger; our supplier-partner, Clearwater Paper; and our joint commitment to a sustainable supply chain."

The Rainforest Alliance's widely-regarded third-party certification process helps ensure millions of acres of working forests and farms are managed according to rigorous sustainability standards. Many private label items in the Kroger family of stores feature the green frog seal, including Private Selection Coffees, Private Selection Roses, Home Sense tissues and other rolled tissue products, the retailer said.

Clearwater Paper is a key supplier partner to Kroger. The company has been producing bath tissue, facial tissue and rolled paper towels for Kroger's Home Sense brand since 2010, Kroger noted.