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Red Lobster’s Parent Company Launches Sustainability Website

Posted on | July 6, 2010 | No Comments

Darden Restaurants, which operates brands such as Olive Garden, Bahama Breeze, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Red Lobster, is now sharing its sustainability philosophy and strategies through a slick new website. As one of the world’s largest seafood buyers, Darden has much to lose if its supplies disappear. SOP breaks down the company’s approach to sustainability.

Darden Restaurants

Darden lays it all out in a document called Our Approach to Seafood Sustainability. For the most part, the document is light on details of Darden’s goals and future commitments. The first few pages simply show off how much the restaurant conglomerate knows about sustainable seafood. Darden acknowledges that it still has work to do but does not share specific milestones for improvement.

On the other hand, reading through the document, one can’t help but appreciate several of Darden’s efforts to date. It does not serve in its restaurants overfished species such Chilean sea bass, orange roughy or any type of shark. For the past five years, Darden has partnered with the New England Aquarium to better understand current fisheries science and seek seafood purchasing advice. The company also funds lobster conservation and research projects through the Darden Environmental Trust.

SOP commends Darden for being a leader in seeking sustainable solutions to increased seafood demand. However, Red Lobster’s all-you-can-eat shrimp, crab, and lobster offerings are perverted promotions that openly contradict the company’s efforts to work toward sustainability. One important action that contributes to the sustainable seafood movement is limiting portion sizes. If you visit Red Lobster, we encourage you to steer clear of the seafood gorge-fests.

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