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Buying seafood
There’s a lot to think about when you’re at the supermarket or fishmonger. Discover what labels to look out for, what questions to ask and why every purchase makes a difference.
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Top tips for buying seafood
There’s a lot to think about when you’re at the supermarket or fishmonger's. Follow these five simple steps and you’ll know exactly what to look out for and what to ask.
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Buying local seafood
In the UK, we import most of the seafood we eat and export most of what we catch. But if you stick with sustainable options, going local can be much better for the environment.
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Top 5 sustainable seafood swaps
Our recommendations for swaps for the UK's top five consumed fish and why you should make the swap.
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Spotlight on salmon
Salmon is one of the most popular fish used for food. Here we explore what to think about and what to look out for to make sure you're buying sustainable salmon when you shop.