IKEA commits to sustainable seafood

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IKEA has committed to only selling and serving seafood that is certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in its stores.

IKEA has committed to only selling and serving ASC and MSC certified seafood in its stores

The total IKEA seafood offering includes over 23 different certified seafood species, such as salmon, herring and shrimp. This makes IKEA the food service provider that offers the largest variety of certified seafood globally. IKEA is also making certified seafood available to consumers in eight new markets where it has not been available before, such as Turkey, Thailand and the Middle East.

“I am really proud that our customers can enjoy tasty fish that has been responsibly produced by people with good working conditions. This is a result of our high ambitions and commitment regarding the whole value chain; from fisheries and farms to training of our co-workers and certification of the restaurants”, said Michael La Cour, managing director of IKEA Food Services AB.

MSC global commercial director Nicolas Guichoux has welcomed the move by IKEA and says that by sourcing and selling only certified sustainable seafood, the company is powerfully inspiring consumer choices and influencing sustainable business practices around the world.

Chris Ninnes, CEO, ASC, said that he is delighted with IKEA’s decision: “The global IKEA commitment to the ASC programme is a game changer; introducing the ASC to consumers in many new markets. This is exceptional leadership in supporting the change necessary to promote the development of responsible aquaculture. Customers can now be assured that the salmon in IKEA’s restaurants and Swedish Food Markets comes from farms that respect the environment, the rights of workers and the interests of the local community”, he said.