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Jewel-Osco's parent company, Albertsons, ranks among the laggards in the industry that have not taken seafood sustainability seriously. The company poorly and inconsistently communicates to customers about sustainability, both online and at the point of purchase. Unfortunately, it sells a high amount of Red List species. The company declined to provide information to Greenpeace about its seafood sales.
Has a sustainable seafood policy that does not cover any canned seafood products, only fresh and frozen. Should develop a comprehensive, sustainable canned tuna policy.
Does not provide customers with consistent information on seafood sustainability across all of its banner stores, either online or at the point of purchase.
Supports very few seafood sustainability or conservation initiatives. Albertsons must address human rights abuses in the seafood industry. The company refused to call for protections of the Bering Sea Canyons.
Sells 14 of the 22 Red List species: Alaska pollock, Atlantic cod, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sea scallop, bigeye tuna, grouper, ocean quahog, orange roughy, redfish (a.k.a. ocean perch), South Atlantic albacore tuna, sharks, 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 Jewel-Osco? |
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Some of this retailer's stores sell the sustainable Ocean Naturals brand, but not all. Be sure to do your research. |
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Is it ok to shop at the Jewel-Osco seafood counter? |
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Watch what you buy. Albertsons, Jewel-Osco's parent company sells 14 Red List species. Avoid all Red List species—especially orange roughy, bigeye tuna, and sharks. |
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What's the future for sustainability at Jewel-Osco? |
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It's hard to tell. Jewel-Osco's parent company, Albertsons, recently acquired Safeway, one of the most sustainable retailers when it comes to seafood. Hopefully Safeway can teach this retailer a few things about ocean safe practices. |
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Is there anything I can do to encourage more sustainable practices at Jewel-Osco? |
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Yes—you can add your name to the petition asking Jewel-Osco to use more sustainable practices. |
