One hundred percent of the prepared sushi at Albertsons Cos. is aligned with the company’s responsible seafood policy. Originally adopted in 2018, the retailer’s sushi commitment set the goal of transitioning salmon, tuna, shrimp, and imitation crab to sources that meet the policy within five years. In addition, the company pledged to discontinue eel until sustainable sources become available, which was achieved in 2019.
To be part of the responsible seafood policy, the product must meet one of the following criteria: rated green or yellow by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, certified to an equivalent environmental standard, or sourced from fisheries or farms making measurable and time-bound improvements.
“We owe it to our customers to make sure each and every product is of the highest quality, and at Albertsons Companies, that includes offering seafood from environmentally responsible sources,” said Jewel Hunt, group vice president of bakery and deli food service at Albertsons Cos., in a statement. “We are thrilled to be achieving our sushi commitment early, and look forward to sharing more on our progress across the rest of our seafood portfolio in the coming months.”
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