Target: Save The Bees

After years of pressure from Friends of the Earth and allies, Kroger announced a new biodiversity policy aimed at reducing toxic pesticides in its fresh produce supply chain. Now, on the heels of the Kroger victory, we’re turning to another food retailer that must act to protect bees and biodiversity: Target.  

Target is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States. With nearly 2,000 stores across the country and nearly $24 billion in annual food and beverage sales, Target plays a major role in shaping our food system. Friends of the Earth and allies are calling on Target to protect pollinators, people, and the planet from toxic pesticides. Target could be a huge part of the solution if it commits to phasing out key pesticides — including neonicotinoids, glyphosate, and organophosphates — supporting suppliers to transition to ecological farming methods, and increasing organic foods, which are safer for pollinators, human health, and the environment.  

Help Save the Bees!

The bee crisis requires immediate action, not just aspirations. Target took a first step to protect pollinators by releasing a pollinator health policy — but now, it’s falling behind its competitors. Target’s policy doesn’t include any measurable, time-bound commitments to eliminate bee-toxic pesticides from its food supply chain or to help farmers shift to ecological farming practices that protect pollinators. 

As one of the nation’s leading grocery retailers, it’s important that Target shows leadership in making its food supply safer for farmers, farmworkers, consumers, and pollinators. It’s time for Target to step up and save the bees — but the company won’t act unless it feels pressure from people like you. We need your voice to join the chorus of consumers calling for change!