Five facts about the market for eco-certified fish

The document identifies growing demand for eco-certified fish in the US and Europe, noting that young consumers and those seeking status symbols are primary drivers. It highlights that American shoppers select supermarkets based on their commitment to eco-certified sourcing and lists key European markets for Canadian seafood exports.

• Demand for eco-certified fish is increasing annually in the United States and Europe.
• Consumer demand is driven by youth demographics and the perception of eco-certified products as status symbols, regardless of whether the buyer understands the certification.
• In the United States, consumers are choosing supermarkets based on the stores' commitments to source eco-certified fish.
• The primary European markets for seafood exports from Canada include Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and France.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (n.d.). Five facts about the market for eco-certified fish. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/five-facts-eco-certified-fish-market.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. Five facts about the market for eco-certified fish. n.d. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/five-facts-eco-certified-fish-market.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopmentndfive, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{Five facts about the market for eco-certified fish}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2025-07/five-facts-eco-certified-fish-market.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }