Spain, and
Greece.[2] It also looks at supply chain relationships between seafood processors/distributors and farmed fish producers that have been sourcing aquafeed from companies involved in West African FMFO trade in recent years, and well-known retailers from
France (Carrefour, Auchan, E.Leclerc, Système U, Monoprix, Groupe Casino),
Germany (Aldi Süd, Lidl, Kaufland, Rewe, Metro AG, Edeka.),
Spain (Lidl Espana), and the
UK (Tesco, Lidl, Aldi).[3]
“Exports of fishmeal and fish oil to Europe are stealing the livelihoods of coastal communities, by depriving populations of an important food source and means of income. European aquafeed companies and retailers can no longer ignore this major human rights and environmental issue. Now is the time to rethink supply chains and rapidly phase out the use of wild-caught fish in farmed fish and other animals, to preserve these fish populations for future generations,”