The ability of fish ecolabels to promote a change in the sustainability awareness

Giacomarra, Marcella; Crescimanno, Maria; Vrontis, Demetris; Pastor, Luis Gaspar Miret; Galati, Antonino

doi:10.1016/j.marpol.2020.104292

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“…Price is a key driving force in the RFS sector because of the limited communication potential of sustainable products. This aligns with observations by Giacomarra et al [ 13 ], who found that information is key to consumer decisions concerning fish products. This suggests that trade measures benefitting sustainable products could help increase the share of sustainable consumption where communication of product benefits is challenging.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Drawing the line between sustainable and unsustainable fish: product differentiation that supports sustainable development through trade measures

Baumgartner¹,

Bonanomi

2021

Environ Sci Eur

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Background Unsustainable production practices and increased demand for fish have aggravated negative social, ecological, and environmental impacts in fisheries and aquaculture. Measures to correct bad practices have mainly been introduced by private actors. However, there is increased demand for state intervention, particularly regarding trade regulations for fish and other agricultural products. Building on discussions about product differentiation through trade measures that favour sustainable products, this study looked at how sustainable and unsustainable fish has been distinguished in Switzerland. In interviewing experts in the fish trade and sales business in Switzerland, the research aimed at understanding the actors and forces that shape the concept of sustainable fish in the country. Results Three ways of product differentiation for sustainable fish by private actors were identified in Switzerland: ecolabels, “Swiss produce”, and recommendations in the form of a “consumer guide for fish”. Currently, price is the main constraint on consumption of sustainable products in the country. Defining “sustainable fish” is challenging and subject to interpretation. All existing measures to differentiate sustainable from unsustainable fish products in Switzerland have shortcomings, particularly in terms of discrimination and inclusiveness. Fish ecolabels play a key role in product differentiation, but experts believe that they fail to accommodate all aspects of sustainability. Conclusion Our findings imply that the Swiss state should play a more important role if it aims to fulfil the promise of article 104a of the Swiss Constitution, which seeks to foster sustainable production and cross-border trade relations that contribute towards this goal. Preferred trade treatment for sustainable fish products is a potential option to increase the production and consumption of sustainable fish. When designing measures for product differentiation, a careful choice is paramount to address sustainability in a holistic, inclusive, and transparent way and in order not to violate existing trade obligations. Due to similarities between the Swiss and other fish markets, we assume that governments in general and members of the European Union in particular must play an active role in shaping the definition and trade of sustainable fish products if they seek to comply with their sustainability commitments.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Drawing the line between sustainable and unsustainable fish: product differentiation that supports sustainable development through trade measures

Baumgartner¹,

Bonanomi

2021

Environ Sci Eur

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“…To support the consumer shift towards sustainability, it is important to ensure that consumers understand what an ecolabel means and why it exists. Research has indicated that the consumer's willingness to pay increases when they understand about stock overexploitation and anthropogenic damage (due to human activity) to marine biodiversity (Giacomarra et al, 2021).…”

Section: Making More Sustainable Seafood Choicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Seafood is a source of protein and several micronutrients including iron, iodine, calcium, selenium, B vitamins and zinc, when it is consumed in adequate amounts and from a diverse range of species (FAO, 2020;Golden et al, 2021;Khalili Tilami & Sampels, 2018;Pauly, 2019). Oily fish such as sardines, mackerel and salmon, also provide long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and are a dietary source of vitamin D, which is a nutrient of public health concern in the UK and other European countries (Buttriss et al, 2021).…”

Section: Importance Of Se Afood For Achieving More Sustainable Food S...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…From a global perspective, increasing seafood consumption has been proposed as a solution for reducing food and nutrition insecurity (Golden et al, 2021), which aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 to end world hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030 (UN, 2022). It has been estimated that a 15-million tonne increase in the global supply of seafood by 2030 could play a significant role in addressing malnutrition in all its forms, including preventing 166 million cases of inadequate micronutrient intake (Golden et al, 2021).…”

Section: Importance Of Se Afood For Achieving More Sustainable Food S...mentioning

confidence: 99%

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Plenty more fish in the sea? – is there a place for seafood within a healthier and more sustainable diet?

Steenson

Creedon

2022

Nutrition Bulletin

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Fish and other seafood species play an important nutritional, economic and social role within current diets worldwide, providing significant amounts of protein and micronutrients for an estimated 3 billion people. Advice to consume fish is a common feature of dietary guidelines globally, including in the UK. However, increased global demand for seafood has led to overfishing and environmental damage linked to aquaculture expansion; issues, which are exacerbated by climate change. This raises the question of whether future demand for seafood can be met sustainably. In this article, we provide professionals working in diet, nutrition and health with an insight into the challenges facing the seafood sector and offer advice on how consumers may include seafood within a healthier and more sustainable diet. While a complex and multi-faceted challenge, fisheries scientists estimate that successful implementation of better management practices (for farmed and wild-capture fisheries) can meet future demand, allow fish stocks to rebuild to sustainable levels, help mitigate environmental effects of aquaculture, and ensure profitable fisheries to support the ~60 million people employed by the seafood sector globally. Those working within the UK food system, including nutrition and health professionals, and businesses, can support the transition towards a more sustainable future for seafood by: encouraging consumption of a wider variety of species by UK consumers; increasing awareness of and knowledge about 'ecolabel' certifications designed to help consumers identify more sustainable choices; and engaging with multi-stakeholder initiatives addressing sustainability challenges facing the seafood sector.

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“…Consumers' WTP for irradiated foods is influenced by label handling instructions [ 5 ]. Similarly, in research on fish, it was found that eco-labelling increased consumers' awareness of the impact of their purchasing decisions [ 6 ]. A study of the wine market found that Chinese consumers are most concerned about the content of labels in terms of origin and vintage [ 7 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

The Effects of Dairy Product Label Information on Cognition of Consumers: The Case of the China Choices

Liu

Cheng

2021

International Journal of Food Science

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Food safety issues were a growing concern in most countries; affecting the people’s health, social stability, economic development, and dairy product safety had always been an important topic of concern for consumers. This study is aimed at investigating the concerns of consumers about dairy product label information and its influencing factors. These survey data were reported for 4408 respondents with a total response rate of 96.35%. Findings revealed that consumers’ concern on dairy product label information was relatively high on the whole, and there were significant differences in the level of consumers’ concern on dairy product label information ( P < 0.05 ). Regression results indicated that education significantly influenced consumers’ concern about dairy product label information than age and Engel’s coefficient ( P < 0.05 ). Findings from this study will provide references for the government to disseminate dairy product knowledge to the public effectively.

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The ability of fish ecolabels to promote a change in the sustainability awareness

Cited by 45 publications

References 80 publications

Drawing the line between sustainable and unsustainable fish: product differentiation that supports sustainable development through trade measures

Drawing the line between sustainable and unsustainable fish: product differentiation that supports sustainable development through trade measures

Plenty more fish in the sea? – is there a place for seafood within a healthier and more sustainable diet?

The Effects of Dairy Product Label Information on Cognition of Consumers: The Case of the China Choices

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