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Fishing

As the first stage in the sea to plate journey, the fishing sector is integral to ensuring high welfare standards.

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Processors

Seafood processing involves a series of operations that pose welfare risks to decapods, from handling to slaughter.

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Retailers

Retailers of all sizes can influence decapod welfare standards through sourcing, handling and sales policies.

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Restaurants and food service

Food service businesses can be highly influential in the movement towards better decapod welfare standards.

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Live export and transport

Live export of decapod crustaceans is a major UK industry that poses considerable welfare risks for the animals being transported.

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