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Harris Teeter was acquired by its parent company Kroger in 2014, which ranks among the laggards in the industry that have not taken seafood sustainability seriously. The retailer is tied with Publix, selling the most Red List species. Kroger provides limited information to customers to assist them in making sustainable seafood choices. The company declined to provide information to Greenpeace about its seafood sales. Whether Harris Teeter's ocean-smart policies will endure under Kroger remains to be seen.
Has weak sourcing requirements and lacks a sustainable canned tuna policy.
Does not provide customers sufficient in-store signage or labeling for seafood sustainability. Should provide more information to help customers make informed choices.
The company would benefit from greater support of seafood sustainability or conservation initiatives. Kroger must address human rights abuses in the seafood industry and call for protections of the Bering Sea Canyons.
Sells 18 out of the 22 Red List species: Alaska pollock, Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sea scallop, Chilean sea bass, Greenland halibut, grouper, hoki, monkfish, ocean quahog, 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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Should I buy canned tuna at Harris Teeter? |
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Only sustainable third party products like Wild Planet. Otherwise, avoid the canned tuna section entirely. |
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Is it ok to shop at the Harris Teeter seafood counter? |
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Watch what you buy. Harris Teeter was acquired by Kroger in 2014, one of the worst stores for seafood sustainability. Whether Harris Teeter's ocean-smart policies will endure under Kroger remain to be seen. |
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What seafood should I never buy at Harris Teeter? |
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Harris Teeter's parent company Kroger sells more Red List species than any other retailer profiled (18, tied with Publix). Avoid all Red List species you may find—especially Atlantic halibut, Chilean sea bass, hoki, and orange roughy. |
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Is there anything I can do to encourage more sustainable practices at Harris Teeter? |
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Yes—you can add your name to the petition asking Harris Teeter to use more sustainable practices. |
