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Save-A-Lot's parent company, SUPERVALU, 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 retailer should develop stronger sourcing policies and focus on sustainable tuna.
Has a sustainable seafood policy that currently only applies to a portion of seafood sales. Needs to develop a sustainable canned tuna policy this year and should adopt a public-facing policy against GMO seafood.
Does not provide customers sufficient point-of-purchase information for seafood sustainability. Needs to improve its website and make good on its plans to provide in-store flyers about sustainable seafood.
Supports some seafood sustainability or conservation initiatives. Greenpeace applauds the company for publicly calling for the protection of the Bering Sea Canyons. SUPERVALU must take action to address human rights abuses in the seafood industry.
Sells 14 of the 22 Red List species: Atlantic halibut, Alaska pollock, Atlantic cod, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sea scallop, Chilean sea bass, grouper, ocean quahog, 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 Save-A-Lot? |
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Stay away from its entire canned tuna section—Save-A-Lot does not stock any sustainable brands. |
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What seafood should I never buy at Save-A-Lot? |
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SUPERVALU, Save-A-Lot's parent company sells 14 Red List Species. Avoid all Red List species—especially Atlantic halibut and Chilean sea bass. |
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What's the future for sustainability at Save-A-Lot? |
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SUPERVALU, Save-A-Lot's parent company should develop a strong sustainable tuna policy and improve its labeling to provide more information to consumers. |
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Is there anything I can do to encourage more sustainable practices at Save-A-Lot? |
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Yes—you can add your name to the petition asking Save-A-Lot to use more sustainable practices. |
