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American consumers changing grocery shopping habits due to environmental concerns

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings released today by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show that people are increasingly changing their diets for environmental reasons as concerns over climate change grow. Following a summer of life-threatening heat waves, extreme storms, unprecedented flooding, and other weather events exacerbated by climate change, some shoppers are taking control of their impact on the environment through their food choices. 

Key Points: 
  • New findings by the Marine Stewardship Council show that people are changing their diets due to climate change.
  • Californians reported the highest number of consumers reporting changing their diets for environmental reasons, at 40%, with Pacific Northwesterners not far behind at 39%.
  • In addition to the environmental worries causing consumers to change buying habits, rising food costs and overall inflation are new concerns
    shaping purchasing decisions.
  • Seafood can meet the desires of conscious consumers and climatarians with options in many aisles of the grocery store, and at every price point.

Canadians Have Eco-Anxiety About the State of the Oceans

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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Groundbreaking Marine Stewardship Council Survey Explores Global Concerns about the Future of Oceans and Measures Openness to Making Sustainable Choices

Key Points: 
  • Worry about the impacts of climate change (39% compared to 37% globally) rounded out Canadians' top three concerns related to the future health of oceans.
  • "The good news is that the survey shows 69% of Canadians believe our personal daily choices can make a positive difference to the state of the oceans," says Kurtis Hayne, MSC Canada Program Director, adding that finding has risen from 62% in 2020.
  • It is essential that we act now to safeguard the ocean's biodiversity, food supplies and the livelihoods that depend on them.
  • Consumers and markets are a powerful force for change by rewarding fishers who are fishing our oceans sustainably.

Shoppers change buying habits to support health of people and planet - global survey

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings released today by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) show growing concern among the public around the world about the state of the world's ocean, as well as a rise in those saying their buying habits can make a difference to this threat.

Key Points: 
  • It found that almost 90% of global respondents, 82% in the U.S., expressed concern about the state of the ocean2.
  • This is a 7% increase from the last time the survey was run in early 2020.
  • Shop for sustainable seafood : Consumers can commit to buying MSC certified sustainable seafood when shopping this month and into the future.
  • Buying certified sustainable seafood also helps support the jobs and livelihoods of those working to preserve our ocean resources.

Seventh Generation Unveils Brand Evolution to Showcase Power of Plant Science, Commitment to Sustainability

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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The cleaning category has evolved and grown with us since Seventh Generation first disrupted it more than three decades ago, said John Moorhead, Chief Marketing Officer of Seventh Generation.

Key Points: 
  • The cleaning category has evolved and grown with us since Seventh Generation first disrupted it more than three decades ago, said John Moorhead, Chief Marketing Officer of Seventh Generation.
  • Modern molecular-inspired visuals set on a clean, white canvas communicate both the plant and cleaning power of Seventh Generations products, revealing the ingredients inner workings.
  • While business and consumer action are important, Seventh Generation recognizes it must also drive systemic change through strategic advocacy.
  • For information on Seventh Generation cleaning, paper, baby and feminine personal care products, to find store locations, and explore the company's website visit www.seventhgeneration.com .

Safe Catch, #1 in Purity, Partners with the Marine Stewardship Council for World Class Sustainability

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Safe Catch now sources Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified tuna and salmon.

Key Points: 
  • Safe Catch now sources Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified tuna and salmon.
  • Safe Catch is a mission driven company advocating for ocean purity, sustainable fishing and consumer health, said Co-Founder Sean Wittenberg.
  • Safe Catch is proud to announce that the MSC blue fish label will appear on Safe Catch tuna and salmon products later this year.
  • The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organization which sets globally recognized standards for sustainable fishing and the seafood supply chain.

Visa Announces the “Visa Eco Benefits” Sustainability Bundle to Empower Issuers to Meet Climate-Conscious Consumer Demand

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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The Visa Eco Benefits bundle will be available first in Europe and then rolled out globally during the next year to Visas clients.

Key Points: 
  • The Visa Eco Benefits bundle will be available first in Europe and then rolled out globally during the next year to Visas clients.
  • The Visa Eco Benefits bundle will allow Visa issuers to add sustainability-focused benefits to existing Visa cardholder credit/debit products, enabling cardholders to understand the impact of their spending on the environment, as well as encourage sustainable consumption and behaviors.
  • According to Visa cardholder research, these high aspirations for sustainable living carry through to banking and payments.
  • Visas Eco Benefits bundle is the latest milestone in Visas sustainability leadership.

Grains of Truth: New EAT-GlobeScan Global Consumer Research on Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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The survey also asked people about other issues including their biggest concerns about food production and the challenges they face purchasing healthy and sustainable food, as well as who can have the biggest positive impact in creating a more healthy and sustainable food system.

Key Points: 
  • The survey also asked people about other issues including their biggest concerns about food production and the challenges they face purchasing healthy and sustainable food, as well as who can have the biggest positive impact in creating a more healthy and sustainable food system.
  • While many people struggle with understanding what healthy and sustainable food is, there is also an understanding that the two terms have different meanings.
  • Different generations have similar views on sustainable food, but there are differences when it comes to healthy food.
  • Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan said: "This timely research provides a roadmap for consumer expectations for a sustainable food system.

Grains of Truth: New EAT-GlobeScan Global Consumer Research on Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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OSLO, Norway, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just half of people worldwide (53%) find buying healthy and sustainable food easy according to a new global consumer research survey conducted by GlobeScan, an insights and strategy consultancy, and EAT, the science-based non-profit for global food system transformation. However, the biggest obstacles for those who find it difficult to buy healthy and sustainable food is affordability (48%) and availability (36%), with a quarter of people saying that they don't know what healthy and sustainable food is.

Key Points: 
  • The survey also asked people about other issues including their biggest concerns about food production and the challenges they face purchasing healthy and sustainable food, as well as who can have the biggest positive impact in creating a more healthy and sustainable food system.
  • While many people struggle with understanding what healthy and sustainable food is, there is also an understanding that the two terms have different meanings.
  • Different generations have similar views on sustainable food, but there are differences when it comes to healthy food.
  • Chris Coulter, CEO of GlobeScan said: "This timely research provides a roadmap for consumer expectations for a sustainable food system.