06/10/2026
A special and meaningful recognition for David de Leeuw 💙
During the MSC Awards Deutschland 2026 in Hamburg, David de Leeuw was posthumously awarded the title MSC Nachhaltigkeits-Champion 2026.
A wonderful recognition of everything David contributed to sustainable mussel fishing over many years. With his vision, entrepreneurship and tremendous dedication, he played an important role in the development of mussel fisheries along the German coast. Thanks in part to his efforts, the mussel fisheries in Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein have been MSC-certified for more than ten years.
David was not only a captain and entrepreneur, but above all someone who brought people together. He connected the fishing industry, science, government and society, always looking for ways to make the sector more sustainable and innovative.
David’s sister, Edith de Leeuw, accepted the award on his behalf in Hamburg. A special and emotional moment for the family and for everyone who worked closely with David.
We are incredibly proud that the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has honoured David posthumously as Nachhaltigkeits-Champion. Of course, we would much rather have celebrated this wonderful recognition together with David.
His vision, dedication and passion for the industry live on – in our sector, in our company and in the people who had the privilege of working with him.
A special recognition for a very special person.
