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UK shoppers spend record £1.5bn on certified sustainable seafood

Amber Rolt

30 January 2025 • 4 min read

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Latest Marine Stewardship Council annual report shows UK shoppers have continued to opt for sustainable fish despite cost of living pressures

UK shoppers spent a record-breaking £1.5bn on sustainable certified seafood in the UK and Ireland last year, underscoring shifting consumer attitudes towards ocean health, according to the Marine Stewardship...

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