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Giant Eagle ranks among the mediocre stores in the industry—these retailers have engaged somewhat on seafood sustainability, but have a lot of work to do. However, it's improving quickly. The retailer developed a more sustainable canned tuna policy and stepped up its advocacy for ocean conservation. The company can continue to improve by providing more point-of-purchase information and dropping Red List species.
Has a sustainable seafood policy that applies to its wild-caught and farmed seafood (fresh and frozen). Recently introduced an improved canned tuna policy, but should switch its private label canned tuna products to FAD-free or pole and line sources. Should develop a public-facing policy against GMO seafood.
Store website provides customer information on sustainable seafood through its Sustainable Seafood Statement. The company also provides some in-store signage about sustainable seafood, though it needs to provide more sustainability information directly on product labels.
Supports some seafood sustainability or conservation initiatives. Greenpeace applauds the company for publicly calling for protection of the Bering Sea Canyons and for calling on Congress to tackle illegal fishing.
Sells 14 of 22 Red List species: Alaska pollock, Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sea scallop, Chilean sea bass, monkfish, orange roughy, red snapper, redfish (a.k.a. ocean perch), South Atlantic albacore tuna, swordfish, tropical shrimp, and yellowfin tuna.
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Are you a sustainable shopper? Take the challenge to find out how you score.
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Has Giant Eagle made sustainability a priority? |
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Yes. The retailer advocated for protection of the Bering Sea Canyons, called on Congress to help stop illegal fishing, and developed a more sustainable canned tuna policy. |
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Does Giant Eagle sell Red List species? |
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Giant Eagle sells 14 Red List species. Avoid all Red List species—especially Chilean sea bass, monkfish, Atlantic halibut and, most importantly, orange roughy. |
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What improvements could Giant Eagle make towards sustainability? |
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Customers should encourage Giant Eagle to only offer sustainable canned tuna and reduce its Red List sales, starting with orange roughy. |
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Is there anything I can do to encourage more sustainable practices at Giant Eagle? |
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Yes—you can add your name to the petition asking Giant Eagle to use more sustainable practices. |
