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A review of newspaper, magazine, website and broadcast coverage surrounding the seafood industry.
Wednesday 30 April 2008
Catching and aquaculture
TV's star fisherman seeks chefs' backing
The star of the BBC's Trawlerman series and Seafish blogger, Jimmy Buchan, last night appealed to hoteliers and restaurateurs to back Scotland's fishing industry - by buying local.
- Press & Journal 29 April 2008 (no web version)
Fishermen in plea over cost of fuel
Scottish fishermen's leaders are to meet Richard Lochhead, the rural affairs secretary, next month to discuss the impact of soaring fuel costs on the country's fishing fleet.
Fishermen hit out at council over fuel costs
West coast fishermen have accused Highland Council of using the build-up to the two-day strike at the Grangemouth oil refinery as a cover for profiteering from fuel sales.
Unfair aid for foreign fishermen
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has hit at the unfair advantage gained by European fishermen who are receiving government help with fuel costs, unlike their Scottish counterparts.
Red tape strangling growth in fish farming, warns Euro-MP
Scottish Euro-MP Struan Stevenson has condemned the red tape which he says is proving a barrier to growth in Europe's fish farming industry and has called for regulations to be simplified.
Press & Journal - 29/04/2008
- IntraFish 29 April 2008 (subscription only)
"Farmed seafood is great", says Tesco seafood specialist
Farmed seafood from Europe will play a key role in Tesco's sustainability policy, a Belgian conference has heard.
Increased activity at Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick Harbour saw a significant increase in fishing industry activity in the first quarter of this year, with landings totalling 53,098 tonnes, valued at £26.8 million - up 17% on volume and 23% on value on the same period in 2007.
Only one objection to harbour plan
Proposals for the biggest investment yet at Peterhead harbour have attracted just one objection.
Port to be visited as part of CFP probe
Some of the UK's most eminent politicians will visit Peterhead tomorrow as part of a wide-ranging inquiry into the workings of the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy.
- Press & Journal 30 April 2008 (no web version)
Tehran faces struggle to save Caspian Sea's dying delicacy
Sitting on the tranquil southern shores of the Caspian Sea, fisherman Manouchehr Sayyadi has good reason to smile.
Retail and foodservice
Friers Quality Award Coverage
Sole food
Glasgow restaurant Striped Bass combines a slick bistro ambience with a transparent policy of sourcing fish ethically.
- The List 24 April 2008 (no web version)
The A to Z of healthy catering
With more and more food being consumed outside the home, caterers are in a position of enormous influence when it comes to the health of the nation.
Consumer and environmental Issues
Weighing up tuna
Daily Mail nutritionist Jane Clarke looks at the positives and negatives of eating tuna.
- Daily Mail 29 April 2008 (no web version)
Gordon Ramsay's recipe of the day
Fresh mackerel is an ideal source of essential omega-3 oils.
Stop your kids being depressed
This article looks at childhood depression and suggest the right diet, including seafood, can help stop children developing mental issues.
- Daily Mirror 29 April 2008 (no web version)
First, take your fish
Take the mystery out of preparing fish and seafood with this back-to-basics guide to filleting and boning.
- Coast Magazine June 2008 (subscription only)
Try it now... pollack
Cod's poor relation has moved into the spotlight recently as an espoused alternative to over-exploited whitefish.
- Coast Magazine June 2008 (subscription only)
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:
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