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Farmed salmon’s sustainability paradox: Strong credentials, weak public image

Farmed salmon continues to struggle with public perception issues, despite typically being more sustainable than meat and dairy, according to industry leaders at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum

By Louis Harkell | March 21, 2025 09:58 GMT
A protest from 2016 by Farmed Salmon Boycott group in Canada. Source: Farmed Salmon Boycott Facebook page
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