The certification of foodservice distribution giant Bidvest as a supplier of sustainable seafood has opened a gateway for all foodservice operators to gain certification, says the Marine Stewardship Council the body behind the certification program.
Speaking today, MSC manager of Australia and New Zealand, Patrick Caleo, said this was a “major breakthrough for the market for sustainable seafood in Australia.”
“In Europe, there are many restaurants with MSC certification and now with Australia’s leading seafood distributor gaining certification Australia has the potential to become a top destination for diners looking for sustainable choices in seafood,” Caleo said.
“Bidvest has shown their commitment to sustainable sourcing by having their supply chain independently assessed, ensuring product traceability from ocean to plate, enabling more seafood lovers in Australia to enjoy MSC certified sustainable seafood.”
MSC's Chain of Custody verifies that in every step of the supply chain — from the fisheries, to the processer, to the distributor, and the customer — MSC certified seafood is not mixed with, or substituted for, non-certified seafood.
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