Back Quote by Rose George
“Shipping is so cheap that it makes more financial sense for Scottish cod to be sent 10,000 miles to China to be filleted, then sent back to Scottish shops and restaurants, than to pay Scottish filleters.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Guardian, “The Global Fish Trade”, 2018
Economic incentives drive long-distance fish processing, highlighting inefficiencies and environmental costs.
In simple terms: Cheap shipping makes distant fish processing financially logical.
Key Takeaway
Consider sustainability over cost savings.
Themes
economics
global trade
environment
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
economic
environmental
When to use this quote
- restaurant sourcing
- policy making
- consumer choice
Key Concepts
supply chain inefficiency
food miles
Questions to Reflect On
- Can local processing be competitive?
- What are the hidden environmental costs?
A Different Perspective
The sustainability may outweigh financial benefits.
