People in Australia are becoming hooked on sustainable seafood, says the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), with more fisheries, suppliers and retailers seeking MSC certification to meet growing consumer demand for sustainably-sourced seafood products. “A growing number of fisheries in Australia, and worldwide, want to show their commitment to sustainable fishing by getting certified to the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fisheries. They want to do this because they’re proud... ...Read more »

UK frozen foods business Birds Eye Iglo is launching a company-wide sustainability plan called ‘Forever Food’. The group has committed to sourcing 100% of wild and farmed fish from certified fisheries by 2012, reduce packaging by 15% by 2012, reducing water consumption used in manufacturing by 20% by 2020, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 30% by 2020 and sending zero waste to landfill from UK operations by 2015. The plan has been developed in collaboration with a range of organisations... ...Read more »

Simplot Australia, in association with Tasmanian vegetable growers, have announced a new Australian-grown logo and national advertising campaign for Birds Eye vegetable products. The news comes as a welcome boost for the Australian vegetable industry, which is facing increased competition from low cost imports.  Last year, McCain Foods announced the closure of its Smithton vegetable processing plant, with production to move to New Zealand, the farmers have been campaigning for their livelihood. Fair... ...Read more »