Spanish university students opt for the consumption of canned tuna and value its sustainable origin

Published 2023년 12월 1일

Tridge summary

A recent survey conducted by the Organization of Associated Producers of Large Freezer Tuna Vessels (OPAGAC) found that canned tuna is consumed by 100% of young university students in the country between one and three times a week. The survey also revealed that there is a growing concern among students about the sustainable origin of the product and the labor rights of those involved in its capture and processing. In response to these findings, OPAGAC has launched the 'Turning with APR' campaign to promote the responsible consumption of tuna and highlight the Responsible Fishing Tuna (APR) seal, which guarantees the product's sustainability.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Canned tuna is a common food in the diet of 100% of young university students in our country who declare that they consume it between one and three times a week, according to a survey carried out by the Organization of Associated Producers of Large Freezer Tuna Vessels (OPAGAC). among more than 1,000 students. Likewise, the survey shows a growing sensitivity towards the sustainable origin of the product, both from the environmental point of view and from the labor rights of the professionals who capture and process it. In fact, 24% of them declare that they already take this factor into account when purchasing. The OPAGAC survey has been developed during the 'Turning with APR' campaign launched to publicize the Responsible Fishing Tuna (APR) seal with which its fleet is distinguished and to promote the responsible consumption of tuna that this seal guarantees among this collective. It should be noted that, in 2022, Spaniards consumed 27 million cans of tuna and 1,250 tons of ...

Source: Financialfood