Crossed lines on seafood labelling
As consumer awareness around seafood sustainability has grown, so has the number of certification schemes and recommended/avoid lists. But there is concern among industry advocates and NGOs that a lack of consistency across these schemes sends a confusing and even misleading message to consumers. Ben Cooper reports.
Seafood eco-labelling – spoilt for choice?
27 January 2010
As consumer awareness around seafood sustainability has grown, so has the number of certification schemes and recommended/avoid lists. But there is concern among industry advocates and NGOs that a lack of consistency across these schemes sends a confusing and even misleading message to consumers. Ben Cooper reports.
UK: WWF slams seafood eco-label schemes
27 January 2010
Green campaigners at the WWF have hit out at seafood labelling schemes for confusing consumers, who are increasingly looking to buy sustainable fish.
US: Safeway enters FishWise partnership
27 January 2010
US supermarket operator Safeway Inc will join forces with FishWise, a non-profit organisation focused on the sustainability and financial performance of seafood retailers, distributors, and producers.
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