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Winn-Dixie's parent company, Southeastern Grocers, ranks among the worst grocery stores for seafood sustainability. However, it is the most improved retailer of the past year and looks to be taking steps in the right direction.
Does not yet have a sustainable seafood policy, but is making progress using eco-certifications to source sustainable products. Should develop a policy for fresh, frozen, and canned seafood products.
Provides some in-store signage, but has a long way to go. Should provide more sustainable seafood information on labels and packaging, and on its website to help customers make informed choices.
Supports very few seafood sustainability or conservation initiatives, but it has announced new partnerships and it intends to grow its advocacy. Greenpeace applauds the company for publicly calling for the protection of the Bering Sea Canyons. Now the company must address human rights abuses in the seafood industry.
Sells 13 of the 22 Red List species: Alaska pollock, Atlantic cod, Atlantic halibut, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic sea scallop, Chilean sea bass, grouper, 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 Winn-Dixie? |
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Avoid the canned tuna here. Winn-Dixie does not sell any sustainable options. |
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Is it ok to shop at the Winn-Dixie seafood counter? |
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Avoid all Red List species—especially Chilean sea bass and Atlantic halibut. |
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What's the future for sustainability at Winn-Dixie? |
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The future looks bright! Winn-Dixie's parent company Southeastern Grocers is the most improved retailer of the past year. It's developing a sustainable seafood policy, has already dropped several Red List species, and has begun advocating for ocean conservation. |
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Is there anything I can do to encourage more sustainable practices at Winn-Dixie? |
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Yes—you can add your name to the petition asking Winn-Dixie to use more sustainable practices. |
