University helps ensure the future of fish supplies

Monday, 05 August 2013

The University of Reading has become one of the first universities to buy all its seafood from sustainable sources. The University will now be offering Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fish in its catering outlets.

Derek Morton, Catering Systems Manager at the University said; "The University will now be offering MSC certified fish in three halls of residence and two restaurants. The MSC ecolabel will also be on student menus for the start of the new term. We're delighted that we can make a difference and ensure fish supplies for the future by buying and serving MSC labelled seafood."

The University is part of The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO), a purchasing organisation that has recently introduced a simpler route to MSC certification. As Derek explains; "Modern students are concerned about the nutritional value and sustainability of their food and we know that our broad range of customers are concerned about the oceans and seafood sustainability.

"We are really excited about being one of the first universities to join the TUCO MSC Group; it adds to our other recent awards which include the Green Impact Award, Good Egg Award, Platinum EcoCampus, Green Flag and Eat Out Eat Well Awards."