Aldi has reported the highest proportion of sustainable-certified seafood compared to any other retailer in the UK, according to a survey published by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
German retailer Aldi has a 79% share of seafood certified sustainable. Meanwhile, all supermarkets have increased their sustainable seafood sales by 60% in the last two years, The Sun reports.
The second place was occupied by Sainsbury’s with more than 200 certified products that made up 76% of its whole seafood range. Lidl came on the third spot with 72% of its range being certified sustainable.
Waitrose’s range is 67% MSC certified, while Coop’s is 61% and Tesco’s is 48%.
The Marine Stewardship Council is an international organisation that sets the standards for sustainable fishing all around the world.
