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Meijer ranks among the mediocre stores in the industry—these retailers have engaged somewhat on seafood sustainability, but have a lot of work to do. The company has improved its seafood policy, but lacks a sustainable tuna policy and sells a high number of Red List species. Meijer is working on improving its transparency.
Has a sustainable seafood policy covering most of its sales, though it should strengthen its sustainable canned tuna policy and switch its private label products to FAD-free or pole and line caught. The company has also taken a stance in refusing to purchase GMO seafood, but needs to share this policy with its customers.
Improved labeling on its own brand products, but still needs to increase in-store sustainability information for customers. Must prioritize sharing its policies and initiatives online.
Supports some seafood sustainability or conservation initiatives. Meijer must address human rights abuses in the seafood industry and call for protections of the Bering Sea Canyons.
Sells 11 of the 22 Red List species: Alaska pollock, Atlantic cod, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sea scallop, bigeye tuna, ocean quahog, 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 Meijer? |
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Only sustainable third party products like Wild Planet. Otherwise, avoid the canned tuna section entirely. |
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Has Meijer made sustainability a priority? |
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Meijer has made improvements in recent years, but could always use a reminder from customers that seafood sustainability is important. |
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What improvements could Meijer make towards sustainability? |
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Customers should encourage Meijer to only offer sustainable canned tuna, increase sustainability labeling on products, and take a more active in the advocacy arena. |
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Is there anything I can do to encourage more sustainable practices at Meijer? |
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Yes—you can add your name to the petition asking Meijer to use more sustainable practices. |
