'True origin of fish remains unclear': Study warns opaque seafood supply chains are posing financial risks

Stuart Stone
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Just two of the world’s seven largest publicly listed seafood firms have substantial traceability commitments in place, study claims

Despite a rising tide of environmental certifications and standards, consumers still cannot be certain the fish they eat is sustainably sourced, a new analysis by the FAIRR Initiative has today claimed....

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