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Interview with Marianne Cufone
Marianne Cufone is the Fish Program Director for Food & Water Watch. One of the main fish program campaigns examines catch share programs—or catch and trade—and the impact they have on our food supply, fishing communities and the environment. Read more…
The 2010 Smart Seafood Guide is the only current guide that addresses sustainability, food safety and socio-economic impact of different kinds of seafood. Its release comes at a critical time, when the safety of seafood from the Gulf is in question.
All right, seafood lovers… pay attention. Most of you, on average, eat approximately 16 pounds of seafood each year, 4 of which is shrimp. Most of you want safe, sustainable seafood, and you’re probably aware that there are many things to consider.
Consumers need a resource that addresses factors, such as sustainability, food safety, and the socio-economic impact of many different kinds of seafood; the 2010 Smart Seafood Guide will help you navigate those waters. Read more…
The word “sustainable” is often overused to indicate that a practice or product is “green,” “eco-friendly” or a host of other environmentally compatible notions. An article on food activism and dining in the Bay Area about “sustainable seafood” caught my eye recently, and made me wonder: what does “sustainable seafood” really mean? The definition of sustainable seems to vary greatly, depending on who is using it and how. Here’s our take on seafood safety and sustainability: Read more…
Trader Joe’s has finally jumped on the sustainable seafood bandwagon. A handful of sellers are already on board, including Wegmans, Whole Foods and Target, according to a Greenpeace report card. Credit for Trader Joe’s turnaround, however, shouldn’t be attributed to “peer pressure.” Greenpeace led a successful nine-month campaign that highlighted “Traitor Joe’s” previous disregard for responsible seafood purchasing policies. What that actually means however, remains to be seen. Read more…
