Grilled salmon, seafood salads or tuna tartare - fish and seafood offer endless possibilities for creative summer menus. In the catering industry, they are not only in demand for their fresh flavour, but also as a sustainable source of protein. However, this valuable resource requires responsible handling, especially in summer.
🐟 METRO products on the trail - freshly caught on your plate
Whether freshwater or saltwater fish, tender salmon or strong tuna - the focus is on the origin, quality and sustainability of the more than 350 fish species. METRO currently offers more than 2,000 fish, seafood and related products from sustainable sources worldwide and is constantly expanding its fish range. In order to protect fish stocks and avoid overfishing, METRO adheres to a global procurement guideline for fish and seafood. Wild fish products in the fish range are labelled with a catch area and fish seal provides customers with guidance.
Where does the fish come from? Was it farmed or wild caught? How was it slaughtered and transported to the market in Germany? These questions are key for METRO when it comes to sustainability and quality. To give customers a transparent insight, METRO has developed the PRO TRACE app , which can already be used to trace many fish from the fish range. One of these is the Bömlo salmon from Norway. METRO also works closely with local fishermen, such as Momo Mbaye from Senegal.
Tuna is one of the most popular edible fish in Germany. According to Fish Information Centre, it ranked third after Alaska pollock and salmon in 2022. But tuna is not only popular, it is also under threat. To prevent overfishing and safeguard tuna stocks, sustainable aquacultures are an option. TunaTech operates some of these aquacultures and supplies the Düsseldorf restaurant SamaQ by ArabesQ with sustainable tuna.
It's not just the Germans who love fish, but the Finns, Norwegians and Swedes in particular. They have the highest per capita consumption of meat and fish in Europe. In the Nordic region, the subsidiary of METRO Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk (JHB) fulfils the high demand, always taking into account the highest quality and freshness standards.
It is well known that fish tastes good and is said to have some health benefits. But did you know that fish is often an ingredient in lipsticks and can induce hallucinogenic states? No. Then you will be amazed at the nine facts about fish.
More and more people are consciously avoiding animal products. Often for ethical reasons and not for reasons of flavour. There are fish alternatives for those who don't want to consume fish but still don't want to miss out on the flavour of fish. METRO already has some vegan substitute products in its range.
A high-quality product is the basis of a convincing dish. Once the ultra-fresh fish has been purchased, the next step is to prepare it. Fish cuisine is as varied as the sea itself. The right fish recipes are therefore in demand: For example, the Arctic char from Michelin-starred chef Sven Elverfeld.
