Good Housekeeping magazine honours Marine Stewardship Council for Outstanding Contribution to Food
27 February 2008
The work of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) was recognised at the prestigious 4th Annual Good Housekeeping Awards this week (Monday 25th February). The MSC was given the award for Outstanding Contribution to Food for its work in raising awareness of sustainable fishing and promoting sustainable seafood choices through its blue eco-label. Entries for the awards were nominated by a panel of experts convened by Good Housekeeping magazine, the UK’s second biggest-selling women’s magazine, with a readership of 1.5 million.
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.”
What the MSC says
Rupert Howes, MSC’s Chief Exec says, “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.”
About the Good Housekeeping Food Awards
The Good Housekeeping Food Awards encompass 18 categories and honour not only the nation’s favourite local, Fairtrade and organic foods, but also acknowledge individuals and organisations who have made exceptional contributions to the British food industry.
What Good Housekeeping says
Louise Chunn, Editor of Good Housekeeping, comments: “This year’s Food Awards have been the biggest yet and are an indication of the passion consumers have for their favourite food, ingredients, people and establishments. Food has been at the heart of Good Housekeeping since its launch in 1922, and the magazine is proud to be involved with some of the best new products and initiatives in the industry today, helping everyone to get the best out of food.”
The full report will also appear in the April issue of Good Housekeeping Magazine on sale Thursday 6th March.
Further information
For any media inquiries please contact media@msc.org.
