Is Wild Planet ethical and cruelty-free?

88.7/100 EthiCompare ethics score

Yes — Wild Planet scores 88.7/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 2 of 4 ethics signals verified.

Wild Planet is a pioneer in sustainable seafood, recognized for its industry-leading pole-and-line fishing methods and commitment to marine biodiversity. The brand maintains a high ethical standing through rigorous sourcing standards and transparency, primarily focusing on wild-caught, non-GMO products.

The evidence, signal by signal

Cruelty-freeunverified

The brand does not conduct animal testing.

Vegan optionsunverified

Primarily seafood-based; no dedicated vegan range, though some ingredients are plant-based.

Sells in mainland Chinaverified

The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.

Third-party certifiedverified

We record 4 distinct certifications across this brand's products.

Public pledges: 100% pole-and-line or troll-caught tuna, BPA-free liners, and support for Marine Protected Areas.

Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-07-21.

Wild Planet products we score

Wild-Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon
92Excellent
MSCB CorpNon-GMO
4.7 (18,500)

Sustainably caught using selective methods that protect marine habitats and prevent bycatch.

Wild-Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon (Canned)
MSCNon-GMOB Corp1% for the Planet
4.7 (12,500)

Sustainably pole-and-line caught seafood that avoids the destructive practices of commercial trawling to protect ocean biodiversity.

Cascadia Wild Tuna (Canned)
82Excellent
1% for the PlanetMSCNon-GMO
4.7 (12,500)

A high-quality, pole-and-line caught tuna that sets the industry standard for ocean conservation and mercury testing.

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Is Wild Planet ethical? FAQs

Is Wild Planet cruelty-free?+

The brand does not conduct animal testing.

Does Wild Planet have vegan products?+

Primarily seafood-based; no dedicated vegan range, though some ingredients are plant-based.

Does Wild Planet sell in mainland China?+

The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.

What is Wild Planet's ethics score?+

Wild Planet averages 88.7/100 across 3 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.

What are the best alternatives to Wild Planet?+

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