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A review of newspaper, magazine,
website and broadcast coverage surrounding the seafood industry.
Wednesday
2 April 2008
April events for further
information go to http://www.seafish.org/whatsnew/events.asp
Fishing 2008
SECC,
Glasgow, Scotland
3 to
5 April 2008
For
further information, contact:
Leonard
Field
E-mail:
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Web:
www.fishingexpo.co.uk
Middle East
Aquaculture and Fishing Show
Dubai
World Trade Centre, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates
8 to
10 April 2008
For
further information, contact:
IIR
Exhibitions Ltd
Dubai,
UAE
Tel:
+971 4 3365161
Fax:
+971 4 3360137
European Seafood Expo 2008
Parcs
des Expositions, Brussels, Belgium
22
to 24 April 2008
For
further information, contact:
Diversified
Business Communications
T:
+1 207 8425500
F:
+1 207 8425503
E-mail:
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Web:
www.euroseafood.com
Catching and aquaculture
Squid's in: British diners develop taste for tentacles
For
decades it was merely a slightly exotic option for holidaymakers in Spain,
Italy and Greece,
but a growing number of cooks experimenting with recipes
involving tentacles
and black ink have turned squid into a fashionable dish in British kitchens.
Phil MacMullen from Seafish is quoted.
Successful market entry for pangasius and tilapia
New
farmed species, introduced as an alternative to cod, performed very well on the
British retail market in 2007. Lorna Jack
from Seafish is quoted.
MSC hires consultant to sharpen its image
The
MSC is planning a global promotion push to boost consumer recognition of its
sustainability message.
- The
Grocer 29 March
2008 (subscription only)
Scallop men boost Scottish federation
The
Scottish Fishermen's Federation has received a major boost following the decision
by the Scallop Association to become a member.
SFF demands talks on high fuel cost for fleet
The
Scottish Fishermen's Federation is calling for the urgent introduction of
measures to help alleviate the crippling price of fuel.
- Buchan
Observer 25 March
2008 (no web version)
Do consumers get sustainability?
Article
recapping the lively debate at the centre of the ‘Celebrating Sustainable
Seafood' conference held at London's
Billingsgate fish market in February.
- IntraFish
Newspaper March
2008 (subscription only)
Waiting for farmed cod to grow
It's
quite possibly the world's most iconic fish species. So why hasn't cod farming
taken off?
- IntraFish
Newspaper March
2008 (subscription only)
Wild halibut back on the menu
Supplies
of wild Pacific halibut are now coming onto the UK
which is helping to stabilise the very high prices of the last few months, says
M&J Seafoods in its latest market report.
EU fishermen bristle at proposed anti-IUU regulations
Fishing
industry representatives threw their support Monday behind proposed regulations
that would strengthen the European Commission's hand to fight illegal,
unregulated and unreported fishing, but remained skeptical about its
implications for their own ships.
- Intrafish 1 April 2008 (subscription only)
FAO releases technical guides
The
Food and Agriculture Organisation has issued two new technical publications
online. Both the production of lumpfish caviar and the management of pearl
oyster
health are discussed.
Award for innovative Scottish haddock farming project
Sustainably
farmed haddock could soon be on the plates of UK
consumers thanks to an award-winning project by Argyll-based Viking Fish Farms.
MSP launches next step for nautical education
Scottish
Transport Minister, Stewart Stevenson recently launched ‘Nautical - the Next
Step', a maritime training initiative offered by Banff
and Buchan College.
- Buchan
Observer 25 March
2008 (no web version)
Lifesaving oilskins to be shown at Fishing 2008
New
oilskin trousers designed to save the lives of fishermen will be on show at the
industry's Fishing 2008 showcase in Glasgow
later this week.
- Press
& Journal 1 April
2008 (no web version)
Maritime charity launches major fundraising campaign
Seafarers
UK,
the leading charity for the maritime community, today launches its biggest ever
fundraising campaign, '2 Million Reasons'.
Processing and imports
The net widens to Britain
French
seafood suppliers are keen to generate more sales in the UK,
but have been hard hit by quotas restricting volumes, as well as rising fuel and
raw material costs.
- The
Grocer 29 March
2008 (subscription only)
Fish sees decline amid high demand for UK
exports
Smoked
and fresh fish exports from the UK
have suffered a decline, whilst demand for other British produce has soared,
according to new figures.
Retail and foodservice
Seafish Friers Quality Award coverage
- Croydon
Guardian 26 March
2008
Seafish guide on training and motivation
Seafish
is launching a new guide to help owners of small businesses motivate and train
their staff successfully.
From the regions
Lobster
is native to British coastal waters, and its habitat is rocky areas with plenty
of seaweed.
- Caterer
& Hotelkeeper 27 March
2008 (subscription only)
There's nothing fishy about Friday
Young's
Seafood will launch a new campaign encouraging Britons to reintroduce the idea
of "Fish Fridays" in their households.
Fish Works, London
Sustainable
fish chain Fish Works has expanded into London's West
End with the opening of this restaurant on Swallow
Street.
- Caterer
& Hotelkeeper 27 March
2008 (subscription only)
Consumer and environmental Issues
Feel good fish suppers
Oily
fish is a healthy sustainable choice for the savvy shopper. Article lists four
new ways to give everyday meals an omega-3 boost.
- Good
Food Magazine May 2008
(subscription only)
Simply the best - Dover
sole
Dover
sole is often the first choice from the fishmonger's slab. Good Food explains why
it's so highly regarded.
- Good
Food Magazine May 2008
(subscription only)
Enjoy some seafood
In
season this month are the luxury fish, such as lobster and crab as well as Dover
sole and wild and farmed salmon.
- Good Food Magazine May 2008
(subscription only)
Eat your way to fabulous skin
Opt
for omega-3 rich fish as well as shellfish to improve the health of your skin.
- Good
Food Magazine May 2008
(subscription only)
"Unique" marine energy lease signed
The
Crown Estate has signed a "unique" marine energy lease with Marine
Current Turbines.
Fish oil pills, exam results and a belated retreat
Article
about results from the Durham
fish oil trials in school children.
Are high-tech foods better?
Article
compares 'normal' food with 'enhanced food'. Examples include comparing normal
fish fingers with Omega-3 enhanced fish fingers.
- Daily
Express 1 April
2008 (no web version)
Please note: this is a review of media
coverage relating to the seafood industry and does not necessarily represent
the
views of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish). This media review is
published three times weekly on every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. For further
information on any of the articles referenced please contact:
Tom Betts T: 0131 524 8667 E:
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