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WinCo ranks among the laggards in the industry that have not taken seafood sustainability seriously. The company is lacking in transparency and needs immediate improvements with its in-store signage and on-package labeling.
Has an internal seafood policy that does not address its any unsustainable tuna products it sells. Should adopt a public-facing policy against GMO seafood.
Does not provide customers sufficient in-store signage or labeling for seafood sustainability. Has begun to issue in-store flyers related to sustainability and plans to release website updates to inform customers.
Does not appear to be involved in any seafood sustainability or conservation initiatives. WinCo must address human rights abuses in the seafood industry and call for protections of the Bering Sea Canyons.
Sells eight out of the 22 Red List species: Alaska pollock, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sea scallop, ocean quahog, ocean perch, South Atlantic albacore tuna, tropical shrimp, and yellowfin tuna.
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Should I buy canned tuna at WinCo? |
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Only third party sustainable products like Ocean Naturals. Otherwise, avoid the canned tuna section entirely. |
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What seafood should I never buy at WinCo? |
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WinCo sells eight Red List Species. Avoid all Red List species—especially yellowfin tuna. |
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What's the future for sustainability at WinCo? |
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WinCo has work to do, but it's not all bad. The retailer sells very few Red List species and recently discontinued sharks. It needs to do a better job with labeling to provide information to customers. |
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Is there anything I can do to encourage more sustainable practices at WinCo? |
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Yes—you can add your name to the petition asking WinCo to use more sustainable practices. |
