“Future generations rely on the actions of today.”

D&A Seafood Solutions joined in January 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 D&A Seafood Solutions

Our business supplies Retailers, Restaurants, Hotels and Caterers from our BRC accredited site on Grimsby Fish Docks. Our business has grown organically for 10 years in a row.

For more information visit the D&A Seafood Solutions website.

“Membership of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition enables us to work alongside a wide range of companies within the fish and seafood sector.”

Meridian Sea Limited joined in January 2020

“As a small independent business, membership of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition enables us to work alongside a wide range of companies within the fish and seafood sector. Companies of all types and sizes within the coalition share a diverse wealth of experience and knowledge; working together ensures best practice in striving to supply only fish from sustainable sources.”

More about Meridian Sea

Established in 1997 and with more than 50 years of experience in fisheries, we import and distribute a range of fish, seafood and hand harvested organic seaweed. Working closely with our partner producers, the transparency of our supply chain demonstrates the provenance and sustainability of the fish and seafood that we work with.

For more information visit the Meridian Sea website.

“Collectively we can forge change to ensure that the sourcing of seafood products is responsible and sustainable.”

Libra Seafood Processing Limited joined in December 2019

“Libra Seafood Processing Limited strives to conduct its operations with honesty, integrity and openness. We fully recognise that when sourcing our products we have an impact on both land and sea environments as well as the surrounding communities whom work in these areas. We further recognise that as an industry, collectively we can forge change to ensure that the future sourcing of seafood products can be carried out responsibly and sustainably. We have joined the SSC to help and be a part of this vision.”

More about Libra Seafood Processing Limited

Libra Seafood Processing Ltd is a privately owned, independent processor of frozen seafood. Our EU approved factory is fitted out to the highest standards with the latest technology. We carry the following Approvals: BRC; IFS (Unannounced); MSC; ASC. We have a management team with over 100 years combined experience within the seafood processing industry and we can offer a high quality & comprehensive range of services for our customers.

For more information visit the Libra Seafoods website.

Harrods joined the Sustainable Seafood Coalition in November 2019

For more information visit the Harrods website.

“We are passionate about protecting the world’s fish stocks for future generations.”

Bidfood UK joined in August 2019

“Bidfood is proud to be a member of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition, working collaboratively with the seafood industry to bring about real changes for our customers in this challenging and important area. We source seafood products globally, and are passionate about sustainability, protecting the world’s fish stocks for future generations.”

More about Bidfood UK

Proud to be one of the UK’s leading foodservice providers, Bidfood works behind the scenes delivering food to over 40,000 customers who feed people out-of-home, 365 days a year, in all walks of life, including hotels, restaurants, pubs, workplace, travel and leisure venues, care homes, hospitals, schools and universities.

For more information visit www.bidfood.co.uk.

“We will be using the SSC’s Codes of Conduct to help us achieve our ambitious targets.”

YO! joined in December 2018

“As a business we strongly believe that we have a responsibility to use our purchasing power and brand influence to drive positive change, to help protect our oceans and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy seafood in the way we do today. To demonstrate our commitment to a more sustainable seafood supply chain we have set ourselves ambitious targets, and we will be using the SSC’s Codes of Conduct to help us achieve these targets and to make it easier for our guests to make informed decisions on the seafood they choose to eat.”

More about YO!

“YO! began life in 1997 as a conveyor belt restaurant serving Japanese street food and sushi, with locations across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

Alongside its 65 innovative restaurants, YO! has in recent years continued to diversify its business – into in-store kiosks, on-the-shelf grab-and-go and grocery products. This has helped to reinforce YO!’s position as the leading Japanese food brand in the UK.

YO! is owned by the Snowfox Group – a leading international multi-channel Japanese food business which has over 1,900 sushi kiosks globally, with customers including blue chip grocery retailers such as Asda, Tesco, Kroger, Loblaws and Costco.

For more information visit our website.”

“Through our own actions, and the trusted partners we choose to work with, we encourage all parties to operate more sustainably.”

Lynx Purchasing joined in February 2019

“Lynx Purchasing is in a unique position. Because we work so closely with suppliers and customers, we can be a powerful and positive influence for change. Through our own actions, and the trusted partners we choose to work with, we encourage all parties to operate more sustainably.

We do this by building open and honest partnerships. By demanding only the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship from our suppliers, backed by tough independent accreditation. By helping our customers order wisely, more efficiently, cut waste, and run cost-effective businesses that reduce our industry’s carbon footprint and environmental impact.”

More about Lynx Purchasing

“Founded in 2003, Lynx Purchasing works with clients nationwide in the hospitality and catering sector helping them buy better and save money. A private company with 15 staff – all business managers – Lynx Purchasing has a trusted network of over 50 suppliers in 32 product/service categories from fresh food to utilities. We take a business partnership approach with clients which include hotels, bars, pubs, restaurants and care homes.”

For more information visit their website.

“The SSC provides the ideal platform to project our values to the marketplace.”

Offshore Shellfish Ltd. joined in August 2018

“We cultivate mussels on ropes in one of the first large scale fully offshore farms. We work in harmony with the natural environment, which provides our mussels with the food and habitat they need to grow in the open sea, 6 miles away from the coast. The offshore location enables us to cultivate the mussels at low densities, while also providing habitat and safe refuge for many other types of sea life. Pre-development studies and continued independent monitoring ensure we maintain and improve the quality of our environment. The Sustainable Seafood Coalition provides the ideal platform to project these values to the marketplace.”

More about Offshore Shellfish

Offshore Shellfish, based in Brixham, is a family run business founded by John and Nicki Holmyard, who have been farming mussels for 30 years. The offshore farms were started in 2013 in Lyme Bay, Devon, and promise to be the largest in Europe once fully developed. BAP certified annual mussel production will rise to 10,000 tones, with employee numbers increasing from 17 to 70.

For more information visit their website.

“We aim not to just put great seafood on the table, but also to build a healthier future for our oceans.”

The Happy Prawn Co. joined in October 2017

“Through our products, we actively seek to promote responsible farming methods and encourage sound aquaculture practice. At the heart of our business, we aim not to just put great seafood on the table, but also to build a healthier future for our oceans through conservation projects and to protect the livelihoods of our farmers and their respective communities. It is for this reason we have joined the SSC, as we see a like-minded organisation that shares our vision.”

More about The Happy Prawn Co.

The Happy Prawn Co. are producers of Indonesian Black Tiger prawns, which are farmed responsibly in extensive ponds using traditional methods handed down through the generations, without the use of chemicals, antibiotics and artificial feed.

In 2016, they enrolled onto the GAA iBAP programme (Mangrove Group Farm), through which their group of farms will be audited for responsible aquaculture practices.

For more information visit their website.

“By joining the SSC, we will be contributing to driving positive change.”

Seafresh Group joined in January 2018

“Whether our products originate from fisheries or aquaculture, our goal is to select and develop supply sources that are well managed and achieve independent certifications that confirm their responsible management and sustainability. We are committed to providing transparency throughout our supply chains and ensuring they are slavery free.

We believe that by joining the SSC, we will be contributing to driving positive change. We understand the magnitude of challenges facing the industry and it is by collaboration and initiatives such as the SSC voluntary code of conduct that provide a platform by which to bring about real and lasting change.”

More about Seafresh Group

Seafresh Group produces and distributes seafood products, specialising in shellfish and in particular shrimp.

With over 3,000 employees, the Seafresh group comprises of: Seafresh Industry in Thailand, Sea Farms UK, Blue Earth Foods (UK), Sea Farms USA, Belize Aquaculture, and Sea Farms Nutrition (UK).

In 2018, Seafresh Industry was awarded a Sustainability Award of Honour by the Stock Exchange of Thailand for the best performance in its category for 3 consecutive years.

For more information visit our website.