Entries for the awards were nominated by a panel of experts convened by Good Housekeeping magazine.

Michelin-starred chef, Raymond Blanc, who presented the award to MSC, said: “Our seas are a fantastic resource but we have used them without care for too long. Those of us producing food, the chefs and cooks, need to be a part of the process of changing the way we think about fish. The work of the Marine Stewardship Council is so, so important in this if we are to have fish on the plate in the restaurant and at home in the future.”

Rupert Howes, MSC’s chief executive added: “Receiving the Outstanding Contribution to Food award from Good Housekeeping magazine is a great honour for the MSC. Good Housekeeping is hugely influential and we are delighted that our continuing efforts to encourage and empower consumers to think about the sustainability of their seafood choices and to make ‘the best environmental choice’ has been recognised by such a prestigious award. By insisting on sustainable seafood choices consumers really can make a difference, encouraging environmentally responsible and sustainable fishing practices that will ensure the future heath and productivity of marine ecosystems and the availability of this wonderful and renewable food resource for this and future generations.”

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