3.) Hy-Vee
Following its debut last year, Hy-Vee has catapulted into the ‘good’ category for the “Carting Away the Oceans” report, garnering a ranking of 7.21 overall. The retailer has managed to overhaul its seafood policy in only a few short years, a commendable feat according to Greenpeace.
“Hy-Vee means business about sustainable seafood. There’s no telling what’s next for this ambitious Midwest retailer that has completely transformed its seafood program in just a few short years. Hy-Vee dropped Chilean sea bass, issued a strong public statement against GMO seafood, is on track to hit its 2015 sustain - ability goals, and twice weighed in at key moments to address IUU fishing in the industry by sending letters to Congress,” the report stated.
Hy-Vee sells just eight species on the Red List; the grocery chain also boasts a blog called Seafoodies that offers sustainability updates to customers. But “while Hy-Vee made small gains in labeling this year, the retailer needs to add more information on labels like scientific name, FAO catch area and detailed fishing or aquaculture methods,” Greenpeace said.
Headquarters: West Des Moines, Iowa
Store Count: 218 supermarkets.
FY 2014 sales: USD 8.7 billion
