EU: Poll reveals consumers want most infomation on processed seafood

Poll reveals consumers want most info on processed seafood. A new Oceana poll reveals that 84% of citizens from Belgium, France, Spain and Cyprus, demand expanded consumer information on processed seafood, such as canned tuna, fish fingers or surimi. Whereas information requirements are strong for fresh and frozen seafood, EU consumers are left in the dark when it comes to processed products or when they order seafood in restaurants. The countries analysed are part of the ten biggest EU consumers of seafood products. 82,5% of consumers interviewed in the four Member States consider it important to have more information on the origin of the seafood they eat. 87% of respondents highlighted knowing more about the species used in processed seafood as important, whereas 82% would like to know how these products were caught, that is, the fishing gear used. Having this basic information would allow people to make sustainable and informed choices when buying seafood, including at ...