EU: Poll reveals consumers want most infomation on processed seafood

Published Oct 29, 2024

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A survey by Oceana reveals that the majority of consumers in Belgium, France, Spain, and Cyprus demand more information about processed seafood products. The survey found that 84% of respondents want more details on the origin, species, and catch method of these products. Currently, consumers are largely in the dark about these details, especially when it comes to restaurant purchases. Oceana is urging the European Commission to revise laws to mandate more transparency around processed seafood products to help consumers make informed sustainable choices. The organization's report found that many processed seafood products in European supermarkets lack crucial information about species, origin, and fishing gear.

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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 ...

Source: Fish Focus