WHITBY SEAFOODS PARTICIPATES IN PIONEERING MSC INITIATIVE

Whitby Seafoods has announced a pioneering agreement between the scampi fishermen of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland to adopt the MSC’s new “In Transition to MSC” programme. This exciting new development is a vital step in our mission to ensure sustainability lies at the heart of the UK’s scampi fishery.

This builds on the work carried out under the Project UK FIP, whilst using the very latest version 3 of the MSC framework that allows even greater transparency and accountability in documenting progress against this standard.

Retailers, processors, and NGOs have come together to facilitate this agreement and Whitby Seafoods will continue to play a leading role in co-ordinating and funding its success.

Scampi is a very important commercial British fishery with scampi tails almost exclusively sold to UK consumers. This agreement means this British national dish will be working towards MSC accreditation, which is currently the most credible and established sustainability certification scheme possible.

Whitby Seafoods commitment to sustainable fishing can be seen through a new Northern Irish industry led initiative next month. Throughout March Whitby Seafoods will be working with the Portavogie registered fishing boat, The Golden Ray, to trial the use of modified fishing nets to minimise bycatch yet further.

Managing Director, Daniel Whittle said: “Whitby Seafoods’ commitment to the sustainability of the UK scampi can be seen through these exciting new initiatives. We’re delighted to have played a leading role in helping the sector reach this vital and credible sustainability agreement.

“As an independent family-owned company Whitby Seafoods are deeply committed to the sustainability of our waters, and we believe that every family should continue to enjoy nutritious and sustainable seafood.”

Source: https://www.whitby-seafoods.com/news/whitby-seafoods-announce-a-pioneering-agreement-made-for-scampi-21-02-24.html