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🌊 £1.5 Billion Spent on Sustainable Seafood — Why It Matters More Than Ever

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Written by Jason Webb
🌊 £1.5 Billion Spent on Sustainable Seafood — Why It Matters More Than Ever
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Written by Jason Webb

Recent figures from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) reveal that shoppers across the UK and Ireland spent a record-breaking £1.5 billion on MSC-certified seafood during 2023/24 — a 12% increase on the previous year.

At a time when costs are rising, it’s incredible to see consumers still prioritising quality, sustainability, and transparency in the seafood they buy. This growing trend shows that sustainable sourcing isn’t a passing fad — it’s becoming the new standard across the industry.

🐠 What Does “MSC Certified” Mean?

The MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) is the leading global standard for sustainable fishing. Products that carry the MSC blue tick logo meet rigorous criteria for:

  • Fishing from healthy, well-managed stocks

  • Minimising impact on the marine environment

  • Traceability from ocean to plate

When you see the MSC label, you can trust that your seafood was caught responsibly — protecting both marine life and the livelihoods of fishing communities worldwide.

🌱 Sustainability at the Core of S&J Fisheries

At S&J Fisheries, we’ve always believed that the best seafood should be both fresh and responsibly sourced.

We work with trusted suppliers and sustainable fisheries to ensure every product we deliver — from luxury cold-water prawns to wild-caught hake, cod and scallops — meets the highest standards of quality and ethics.

Our mission is simple:

To bring the South West’s chefs, caterers, and customers the finest seafood while protecting the future of our oceans.

That’s why sustainability isn’t an afterthought for us — it’s the way we operate every single day.

📈 What This Means for the Seafood Industry

The £1.5 billion milestone is a turning point for the UK seafood market. It reflects a genuine shift in values:

  • More customers are asking where their fish comes from

  • Chefs and wholesalers are seeking traceable supply chains

  • Businesses are realising that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand

At S&J Fisheries, we’re proud to be part of that positive change. We believe that by supporting sustainable fisheries, we’re not only serving our customers better — we’re helping to safeguard the future of the entire industry.

💙 Fresh. Local. Responsible.

From our base in Plymouth, we supply fresh and frozen seafood across the South West — always prioritising freshness, quality, and sustainability.

When you buy from S&J Fisheries, you’re not just getting great fish — you’re supporting a network of responsible suppliers who care deeply about our oceans.

Because when it comes to seafood, there’s nothing fresher, fairer, or more sustainable than doing it the right way.

🛒 Order online: www.sjfisheries.shop
📍 Based in: Plymouth, Devon
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