Bamboo Sushi in Portland, Oregon, opened on November 7, is the first independent restaurant in the United States to become certified for MSC Chain of Custody. The MSC is the world’s leading certification and eco-labeling program for sustainable seafood. It is said that under the MSC programme , wild capture fisheries can become certified if they successfully complete assessment by an independent third party against a rigorous scientific standard for sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Owner of Bamboo Sushi Kristofor Lofgren is passionate about environmental stewardship, and so he turned to the MSC to help him realize his commitment to sourcing only sustainable seafood. He hopes to serve as a model for other restaurants on how to source sustainably and educate diners about the impact of their choices on global fishing. He added that a restaurant can make the commitment to source only sustainable seafood.
Lofgren informed that MSC certificate will contribute to business success. Brad Ack, MSC’s Regional Director for the Americas, said that it is thrilled to see the commitment that Bamboo Sushi made to sustainability. It is opined that Bamboo Sushi is a market leader in giving sushi lovers the opportunity to have a great meal and to support sustainable fisheries at the same time, so they may continue to eat sushi forever.
