Taiko Foods joined in March 2023

“And as the world’s population and reliance on fish as a source of protein and employment increases, the pressure on our oceans will only be exacerbated. As a fish-focused business we have a responsibility to use our purchasing power and brand influence to drive positive change that will help to protect our oceans and ensure future generations can continue to enjoy seafood in the way we do today.

To guide and simplify our purchasing decisions, a “strive for the best, avoid the worst and improve the rest” approach drives our seafood sourcing. Implementing the SSC’s voluntary Codes of Conduct, in conjunction with the MCS Good Fish Guide, Seafood Watch ratings and our own robust risk assessment tools will help us to make better responsible sourcing decisions and meet our targets for responsible seafood proteins.”

More about Taiko Foods

“As an authentic modern food manufacturer located in London, Taiko Foods focuses on producing the best quality sushi, bentos and food to go products as well as Japanese and Oriental prepared meals. Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko Foods is now one of the most innovative vendor partners supplying products to a wide range of customers across the UK such as Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Costco, David Lloyd’s and others.”

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“We recognise that the future of sustainable seafood is every company’s responsibility.”

Maris Seafoods joined in July 2022

Maris Seafoods is proud to join the Sustainable Seafood Coalition and work collectively with others in the industry to make the sourcing of seafood more sustainable. We recognise that the future of sustainable seafood is every company’s responsibility and look forward to helping to make a difference.

More about Maris Seafoods

“Part of the Sirena Group of Companies, Maris Seafoods is a privately owned company. We are a BRC Accredited Broker of a variety of whitefish, prawns and scallops many of which are MSC and ASC certified products.“

For more information visit the Maris Seafoods website.

“We want to join forces to help protect our oceans. Joining the SSC will mean we’re stronger together.”

Ocean Fish joined in June 2022

Ocean Fish is proud to be a member of the SSC. We understand the importance of responsible seafood sourcing to our customers both now and for the future.

We continually strive to ensure the fish that we catch, process and pack is responsibly sourced, traceable and viable for the communities, environment and countries we source from.

More about Ocean Fish

“Ocean Fish is a family-owned fishing and processing import-export business based in Cornwall. We own a fleet of boats, manage the Newlyn fish market and buy off the Southwest markets which ensures excellent access to all British species. We also pack many imported species.

Our operation is focused on managing responsible fishing practices in the Southwest to ensure the health of the fishing industry for the future.”

For more information visit the Ocean Fish website.

“We want to join forces to help protect our oceans. Joining the SSC will mean we’re stronger together.”

Ocado joined in November 2021

We know that sourcing seafood in a responsible and sustainable way is an essential part of our role as a major grocery retailer – it is as important to us as it is to our customers. All of our Own-Label fish is sustainably and responsibly sourced and we work closely with our suppliers to make sure that there are adequate fish welfare and safety processes in place throughout the supply chain. We want to join forces with other retailers to help protect our oceans and seafood for generations to come and joining the SSC will mean we’re stronger together.

More about Ocado Retail

“Ocado Retail, a joint venture between Marks & Spencer Group and Ocado Group, is responsible for Ocado.com – the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket. It has over 805,000 active customers who benefit from an unbeatable range of almost 50,000 products including big-name brands, 7,000 items from M&S plus Ocado’s Own-Range. Ocado also has the lowest levels of food waste (0.4%) of any British grocer.”

For more information visit the Ocado website.

“We joined the SSC as we believe that a sustainable future is possible and want to play our part in achieving it.”

Oceanic Seafoods joined in April 2021

Oceanic Seafoods is focused on the importance of conservation of marine stocks and maintaining a natural balance in the ocean environment. We have recognised the problems facing the industry and consistently look to advise our customers of the importance of sustainability and where possible to buy product from responsibly farmed or sustainably caught sources.

We have joined the SSC as we believe that a sustainable future is possible and want to play our part in achieving it.

More about Oceanic Seafoods

“At Oceanic Seafoods the procurement of quality frozen seafood is not just our speciality, it is our passion and constant driving force.

We are run on strong principles that inspire confidence in our team our suppliers and our customers alike.”

For more information visit the Oceanic Seafoods website.

“Sustainability is a part of everything we do.”

HelloFresh joined in December 2020

As the world’s largest meal kit provider, we make a significant and positive impact on the environment. We have a lean and innovative supply chain that significantly reduces food waste compare to traditional retail, optimises packaging and favours local and responsible ingredient sourcing. Additionally, we are committed to offsetting 100% of direct carbon emissions.

More about HelloFresh

At HelloFresh our mission is to change the way people eat forever. We deliver all the ingredients, instructions and inspiration you need to make delicious meals at home, from scratch.

HelloFresh SE is the world’s leading meal-kit company and operates in the U.S., the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Australia, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, France and Denmark. In Q3 2020, HelloFresh delivered over 162 million meals and reached five million active customers.

For more information visit the HelloFresh website.

“Working with the SSC is an opportunity to ensure we are helping our suppliers to achieve a responsible approach to seafood.”

Booths joined in December 2020

We work with suppliers to ensure they are sourcing from fisheries and farmed aquaculture operations that are responsibly managed, guaranteeing the highest quality product for our customers and protecting fish stocks and the environment for future generations. We share the vision of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition and working with them is an opportunity to ensure we are helping our suppliers to achieve a responsible approach to the seafood we sell.

More about Booths

Booths is an independent, family run supermarket business with 28 stores in Northern England. Established in 1847 by Edwin Henry Booth, the current Chairman Edwin J Booth is the 5^th generation of the family to run the business.

For more information visit the Booths website.

“Flatfish Ltd understands the very real vulnerability of world fish stocks and marine habitats. We are committed to ensuring that marine ecosystems and healthy population levels of targeted species are protected.”

Flatfish Ltd joined in September 2020

“Flatfish Ltd recognises it has a responsibility to ensure sound social, ethical and environmental practices within its own operations, supply chain and in every market it operates. We are committed to ensuring that all our procurement practices are carried out in the most sustainable and responsible way possible and this includes the responsible procurement of all raw materials sourced to produce any product involved in the Flatfish Ltd business.

Flatfish Ltd understands the very real vulnerability of world fish stocks and marine habitats due to an increase in fishing and in particular the use of irresponsible and unsustainable fishing methods. Flatfish Ltd is committed to working with its suppliers to ensure that all fish throughout the supply chain is sourced sustainably, using responsible fishing methods, that ensure marine ecosystems and healthy population levels of targeted species are protected, safeguarding the feasibility of future fish supplies. ”

More about Flatfish Ltd

“Flatfish Ltd as part of the Nissui Group (Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd) is a leading worldwide marine product supplier. Our customer base principally includes highend and other major retailers offering an extensive portfolio of chilled, traditionally smoked and frozen products.”

For more information visit the Flatfish Ltd website.

“We’re delighted to have joined the SSC to work alongside other companies to drive best practice and sustainability.”

Associated Seafoods Ltd joined in June 2020

“As one of Scotland’s leading processors, we are aware of the impacts that our industry can have on the wider environment. For this reason, we are committed to ensuring that we act in the most responsible manner that we can, and are delighted to have joined the SSC to work alongside other companies to drive best practice and sustainability within the seafood sector.”

More about Associated Seafoods Ltd

Situated along the Moray Firth coastline, Associated Seafoods Ltd was established in 2010 whe nit became the parent organisation of two local seafood businesses. Between the two companies, we have over 160 years of experience and are now one of Scotland’s foremost producers in Scottish smoked salmon and langoustine scampi cores.

For more information visit the Associated Seafoods Ltd website.

“It is important that we are doing all we can to protect the environment and help it flourish.”

Ramus Seafoods joined in April 2020

“As our business relies heavily on the environment – it is important that we are doing all we can to protect it and help it flourish. Future generations rely on the actions of today and we are committed to playing our part. .”

More about Ramus Seafoods

Ramus Seafoods supply quality fish and seafood to Hotels, restaurants and pubs across the north of England daily.

As well as the foodservice sector, Ramus also offers a range of pre-packed fish and seafood for premium retailers nationwide – meaning that any farm shop, deli or butcher can now stock quality fish and seafood without the hassle.

For more information visit the Ramus Seafoods website.