The Norwegian institute’s latest research suggests unfamiliar feed ingredients can cause skepticism, particularly when consumers are not given context on sustainability, fish health or food safety.
A survey in the UK, Sweden and Germany shows that 74% of respondents have a positive or neutral attitude towards eating food made from filleting sidestreams.
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council says its updated on-pack label, due to begin appearing immediately in the EU, aims to make its sustainability message clearer to shoppers.