Consumers Perception of Aquaculture: A Literature Review on Attitudes and Insights

The growing global population and increasing food demand present significant economic, social, and environmental challenges (European Union, 2015). To meet this need, food production must increase (FAO, 2017). The ocean and its resources, including fisheries and aquaculture, will be crucial in addressing these challenges (WHO, 2017). The future success of the aquaculture sector depends on both consumer demand for its products and supportive legislation (Feucht and Zander, 2015). Therefore, addressing public perception and debunking misconceptions about aquaculture are essential for the further development of the sector of farming aquatic animals. This systematic review explored how scientific literature addresses the relationship between aquaculture and consumers, with the goal to determine whether and to what extent the focus lied on specific aspects such as health, consumer information, comparisons between farmed and wild fish, pricing, safety, social factors, environmental impact, and sustainability