Sustainability · Updated 28 September 2026 · 5 min
Organic fish in Leiden: what should you look for?
Looking for organic fish? Check the product’s certification, ask about origin and discuss current availability with your fishmonger.
By Schaap’s Vishandel · fishmonger since 1938
Look at the product, not just the story
Organic farming, ASC and MSC are different designations. A sustainable story about a farmer does not itself prove a particular fillet is certified organic. Ask for the information belonging to that product.
Our VÅRLAKS salmon
Our VÅRLAKS salmon comes from a family farm in northern Norway and is ASC certified. The farmers regularly test the water. Each salmon can be traced from egg to fillet.
Ask about current availability
Visit Herenstraat 48 in Leiden, Tuesday to Saturday, or send a WhatsApp message beforehand. Tell us which fish you want and whether organic certification is important to you. We will discuss what we can offer. Please arrange seafood platters with us via WhatsApp.
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