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The authors allege that since 2013, Kellogg's has reduced or removed two-thirds of essential micronutrients from its most popular cereal brands in Mexico to save costs. According to the consortium's analysis, Kellogg's saved an estimated 85 million USD over five years, while the minimum cumulative social cost to Mexico for the reduction of iron, calcium, and folic acid was 250 million USD. 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By focusing on the volume of landings for EU-exclusively managed MSY stocks, the Commission excludes the majority of stocks subject to precautionary advice and shared stocks, which are often more heavily overfished.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"client-000944#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Nine stocks remained below the limit reference point for biomass (Blim) in 2019, including Irish Sea whiting and sole, and cod in the Celtic Sea and west of Scotland. 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It establishes links between these unsustainable practices and major European retailers and aquafeed companies, arguing that current certification by the Marine Ingredients Organisation (IFFO) acts as a 'sustainability smokescreen'. 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