Costco on the Path to Sustainability?
Does anyone else find it odd to hear the words Costco (the largest warehouse club chain in the US) and sustainability in the same sentence? SOP is not yet convinced that the two are synonymous with each other. But Costco recently took action that was a small step in advancing the sustainable seafood movement.
This past [...]
Red Lobster’s Parent Company Launches Sustainability Website
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 lays [...]
Maersk’s Sustainable Seafood Saga
The world’s largest container-shipping company, Maersk, made headlines throughout the seafood business press this past week. In a case of good intentions, misunderstandings, and clarifications, the New Zealand government, Greenpeace, and John Sackton of SeafoodNews.com all played a role. SOP clears up the story and teases out a couple positive messages.
On May 27th, Greenpeace [...]
