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A review of newspaper, magazine, website and broadcast coverage surrounding the seafood industry.
Catching and aquaculture
Seafish says eat more fish
Seafish has launched a campaign to encourage consumers to eat more seafood.
The Grocer 3 May 2008 (subscription only)
Seafish: UK retailers sharpening focus on carbon neutrality
Quality and price continues to outweigh environmental concerns in the mind of consumers purchase decisions, according to a recent study drawn up by Seafish.
Intrafish 5 May 2008 (subscription only)
Peers' comments anger Aberdeen processor
A House of Lords inquiry into the Common Fisheries Policy came under attack from an Aberdeen fish processor yesterday.
Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/621428
Scots landed with fish policy
A Scottish peer has sparked a row after claiming that an independent Scotland would not be allowed to pull out of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy.
Scottish Daily Express 3 May 2008 (no web version)
Aberdeen Evening Express 3 May 2008 (no web version)
Fishers' views sought on EU cash boost
Scotland's fishing industry is being asked its views on how to spend £45million of European funds.
Press & Journal 3 May 2008 (no web version)
Courier & Advertiser 3 May 2008 (no web version)
Fishermen to be freed from quotas
Fishermen in the Lowestoft area have been "thrown a lifeline" and will not have to stick to strict quotas as part of a study into the environmental impact of fishing boats.
Eastern Daily Press http://new.edp24.co.uk/search/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&itemid=NOED01%20May%202008%2021:54:17:577&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=search
Norwich Evening News 3 May 2008 (no web version)
UK fishermen "struggling" in face of rising fuel prices
A Euro MP has criticised the UK government for refusing to support UK fishermen in the light of ever-rising fuel prices, despite the French and Spanish governments' moves to subsidise their fishing industries.
FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10827/UK_fishermen__struggling___in_face_of_rising_fuel_prices.html
Press & Journal 6 May 2008 (no web version)
Fishermen facing uncertain future
The fishing industry in North Shields has "no future" after 2008 was classed as the "worst year in living memory" by borough fishermen.
North Shields News Guardian 1 May 2008 (no web version)
Whiting closure is bad news, says Park
Heavy pressure on North Sea whiting stocks, partly because of the need to avoid cod has meant that one leading fish producer organisation has been forced to suspend whiting catching by all but two of its vessels.
FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10839/Whiting_closure_is__bad_news,_says_Park.html
SAGB receives £3k funding boost
The Shellfish Committee of the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations today presented the Shellfish Association of Great Britain with a cheque for £3,000 to assist the ongoing work of the UK Shellfish Industry Development Strategy.
FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10838/SAGB_receives_%A33k_funding_boost.html
Processing and imports
Isles community in jobs blow
The small island community of Skeld is reeling after the only major employer, Shetland Smokehouse, in the area closed down his fish processing factory without warning.
Press & Journal 3 May 2008 (no web version)
FSA issues Bantry Bay Seafoods mussel warning
The Food Standards Agency is warning people not to eat certain batches of frozen mussels produced by Irish company Bantry Bay Seafoods because they may contain AZP (Azaspiracid Shellfish Poisoning toxins).
FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10821/FSA_issues_Bantry_Bay__Seafoods_mussel_warning_.html
Retail and foodservice
Vikings...the codfathers of fish suppers
Fish suppers were as popular with medieval Britons as they are today, new research has revealed.
Daily Express 5 May 2008 (no web version)
The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2008/may/05/archaeology.heritage?gusrc=rss&feed=science
The Daily Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/05/05/eacod105.xml
Consumer and environmental Issues
Response to food policy discussion 'overwhelming'
The scale of response to the Scottish Government's discussion on a national food policy has been overwhelming, a minister said today.
Press & Journal 5 May 2008 (no web version)
The Herald http://www.theherald.co.uk/politics/news/display.var.2246842.0.Response_to_food_discussion.php
FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10826/Lochhead_thanks_Scots_for_speaking_out_on_food.html
Seafood stews - Gordon Ramsay
The first whiff of spring heightens my appetite for fish and shellfish. It’s a fantastic time of year to explore what our native shores have to offer and I can’t think of a better way to enjoy them than in a seafood stew.
The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/gordon_ramsay/article3831857.ece
Growing ocean dead zones leave fish gasping
"Dead zones" containing too little oxygen for fish to breathe are growing as global temperatures increase.
New Scientist http://environment.newscientist.com/channel/earth/climate-change/dn13818-growing-ocean-dead-zones-leave-fish-gasping.html
New study shows kelp's influence on coastal climate
A new study has found that large brown seaweeds, when under stress, release large quantities of inorganic iodine into the coastal atmosphere, where it can contribute to cloud formation, thus influencing climate.
FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/10831/New_study_shows_kelp's_influence_on_coastal_climate.html
Carbon Labelling is the way to go
Letter to The Grocer from Euan Murray, General Manager Carbon Footprinting Carbon Trust
This week the Carbon Trust launched a range of 20 carbon-labelled products at Tesco across four different categories.
The Grocer 3 May 2008 (subscription only)
Greenpeace calls for a ban on bluefin sales
Environmental campaigners have called for a worldwide ban on the sale of endangered tuna until stocks recover.
The Grocer 3 May 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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