The commitment furthers the caterer’s promotion of sustainable fish following the removal of species considered ‘fish to avoid’ by the Marine Conservation Society. It also offers training to its chefs using M&J Seafood. The pledge means Harrison is working towards achieving Marine Stewardship Council certification.
Ruth Westcott, co-ordinator of Sustainable Fish Cities, said: “It is hugely exciting to have Harrison on board. Thanks to their portfolio of iconic sites in London and the South-East, the pledge will particularly boost the Sustainable Fish Cities campaigns for London and Bournemouth and Poole.
“Shortly after Harrison announced they were taking this step, The Jordans & Ryvita Company, a very important Poole employer, were able to sign the pledge, thanks to Harrison’s implementing a sustainable fish policy on their behalf.”
The Sustainable Fish Cities project is now active in 13 of the UK towns and cities in the Sustainable Food Cities network, and has seen caterers take action and commit to promoting fish from managed stocks.
Gareth Harrison (right), joint managing director of Harrison, said: ”Harrison is committed to sustainabilitythroughout our business, so signing the Sustainable Fish Cities pledge is a natural fit for us and will complement our existing sustainability initiatives, including our compostable eco packaging, our extensive work with Food for Life and our use of British-sourced free-range eggs, Red Tractor-certified Cheddar cheese and fresh, British-sourced meat and poultry.”
Harrison Catering Services is an independent, family-owned company founded in 1994, providing contract catering to clients across the UK.