MSC in the UK - Certified Sustainable Seafood

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12/08/2026

Come with us to !

3500 people got together on Brixham Harbour this weekend to kick off sardine season in style. 

It was fantastic to see so many happy faces enjoying enjoy sustainable sardines.

We were chuffed to support the South West festival once again - congratulations to everyone for another excellent year. 

08/08/2026

We're excited to be joining the tomorrow to celebrate sardines and the fishing communities whose livelihoods depend on them. 🐟

A cornerstone of Cornwall's fishing heritage for over 500 years, Cornish sardines are caught by local fishers using purse seine (ring net) methods that help minimise bycatch and protect marine ecosystems.

Thanks to careful fishery management and healthy sardine populations, this iconic fishery continues to support local jobs, coastal communities and a reliable supply of sustainable seafood.

You can find MSC certified Cornish sardines at tescofood, and (including fresh at the fish counter), as well as from The Pilchard Works.

By choosing sustainably sourced Cornish sardines, you're helping support coastal communities, protect ocean health and ensure this much-loved fishery can thrive for generations to come. 💙

07/08/2026

We're delighted to be supporting this year's on Sunday.

To get you in the mood, here's a simple and delicious sardine ragu recipe from made with MSC-certified sustainable sardines.

Sardines are one of the great seafood and sustainability success stories of the South West.
Choosing seafood with the blue MSC ecolabel is a simple way to help protect the seafood dishes we love for future generations.

Love seafood? Protect it. Buy Blue.

Sardine Ragu with Spaghetti
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 tin MSC-certified sardines
1 garlic clove, chopped
Chilli flakes (optional)
1 tbsp tomato purée
50g cooked spaghetti per person
Fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Lemon
Oil from the tin of sardines

Method
Heat the oil from the tin in a frying pan and gently fry the garlic.
Add the sardines, tomato purée and chilli flakes (if using). Simmer until the fish breaks down, helping it along with a spoon if needed.
Add the parsley, season, then stir through the spaghetti with a splash of cooking water.
Toss together, finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve.

Cantabrian anchovies are famed around the world for their quality and sustainability.Last year, we took a trip to the Sp...
28/07/2026

Cantabrian anchovies are famed around the world for their quality and sustainability.

Last year, we took a trip to the Spanish MSC certified fishery in Santoña in Cantabria, and it’s made it into a new book!

Congratulations to Sudi Pigott - How to be a Better Foodie Substack on the publication of her book: Consider the Anchovy, A Journey in Pursuit of the Little Fish with the Big Flavour.

Acclaimed food writer Sudi travelled around the world for research for her book, speaking to fishermen, producers, chefs and fellow anchovy lovers – from Greece, Italy and Spain to California.

At the MSC, we were thrilled to be able to support Sudi in her research. We introduced her to fishermen and producers in the Spanish MSC certified fishery in Santoña in Cantabria where she also learned about the science behind what makes a sustainable fishery.

The shimmering silver fish are meticulously skinned, b***d, salted, and marinated in organic olive oil. For a small fish, they pack a powerful flavour punch – and you can find sustainable Cantabrian anchovies widely available across UK and Spanish retailers – just look for the blue MSC ecolabel when you’re next shopping for your fish or seafood.

21/07/2026

Vote for the MSC UK Product of the Year 2026 and you could win fantastic prizes.

Up for grabs:
A GoPro HERO13 action camera – ideal for underwater adventures🎥
A Passenger 40L bag 🎒

Simply cast your vote for your favourite MSC certified product and you'll be entered into the prize draw.

Vote now: https://www.msc.org/uk/msc-uk-awards/msc-uk-product-of-the-year-2026.

This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Passenger or GoPro.

15/07/2026

Core memories: fish & chips on the way home, by the seaside, or before a big game.

Watching the World Cup semi-final tonight? Make it a chippy tea - an icon for 150+ years, best enjoyed in front of the telly with friends and family.

Find your local MSC certified chippy via the link in our bio!

Stocking up on a few essentials ahead of the big game this weekend? We've got a small team of sustainable seafood snacks...
08/07/2026

Stocking up on a few essentials ahead of the big game this weekend? We've got a small team of sustainable seafood snacks on the substitutes bench - all of which can be eaten on toast for a quick bite. ⚽

1. 's Dill & Pickle Tinned Tuna – for the pickle fans. Straight onto toast, a toastie or into a dip - tasty and easy.
2. Kippers in Tomato Sauce – stir through a pasta sauce or simply pop under the grill for an omega-3 top-up before extra time.
3. Cantabrian Anchovies – scatter over pizza, whisk into a dressing, or stick on top of a toastie for a tasty addition!

Whether you're getting a big shop in early or popping out last minute, look for the blue MSC ecolabel for a sustainable seafood snack that's ready whenever hunger (or extra time) strikes.

22/06/2026

What does sustainable fishing actually look like in practice? 

Our new film all about herring shows the real measures, made by real people, out at sea who are protecting fish stocks for future generations.

Four countries are working under one fishery certificate to ensure that herring is fished at sustainable levels: from following scientific advice on quotas, to bycatch reduction.

Watch the full film - link in bio.

19/06/2026

For many families from fishing communities across the North Sea, herring isn’t just a fish – it’s also a way of life that’s been handed down through generations. 🐟

Sustainable fishing practices mean that family livelihoods across fish producers in Scotland, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands can be sustained for generations to come.

Watch the full film - link in bio.

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