Retail giant exploring use of feather meal in farmed salmon amid growing industry shift

 05.06.2025 09:55:58

The retailer, which is one of Europe's leading chains, is holding talks with various parties.

As one of Europe's leading chains, Lidl holds more than a 10 percent share of the UK retail seafood market.

Hanna Gezelius
Digital Editor

Published 27 March 2025, 04:36

European discount retailer Lidl is considering whether to follow other retailers in permitting the sale of farmed salmon raised with feather meal as an alternative to fishmeal, a protein-rich byproduct of poultry processing.

As one of Europe's leading chains, Lidl holds more than a 10 percent share of the UK retail seafood market.

"We are currently in discussions with various organizations to better understand the potential of feather meal as a sustainable and resource-efficient option for fish farming," a spokesperson for Lidl International told IntraFish.