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Seafish Media Review 7 May |
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
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A review of newspaper, magazine, website and broadcast coverage surrounding the seafood industry.
Catching and aquaculture National Scallop Group launchedA National Scallop Group has been established to examine on a UK basis the problems facing the industry. The group, facilitated by Seafish, will be led by the Scallop Association and chaired by Seafish board member Professor Mike Kaiser. The rapporteur for the group will be Tom Pickerell of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain.
Escalating fuel prices discussed by FM.The escalating fuel price and its impact on fishermen was just one of the topics discussed at a recent meeting between representatives of the Fishermen’s Association Limited and officials from the Scottish Government Marine Directorate. Seafish are mentioned as supporting the need to address the fuel crisis.
- Buchan Observer 29 April 2008 (no web version)
Sustainability could boost your profitability!Jon Harman from Seafish writes about how more and more consumers are choosing the responsible option when it comes to seafood, and what this means for your business.
- Henry Colbeck What’s Hot April 2008 (subscription only)
Mussel fishery wins reprieveThe UK's largest mussel fishery won a reprieve yesterday after a judge ruled against a plan to build a marina on one of its beds.
- Press & Journal 7 May 2008 (no web version)
Aquaculture event draws top line-upSome of the leading names in the fish farming industry will speak during seminars at the Aquaculture UK 2008 exhibition and conference in Aviemore on May 21 and 22.
Processing and imports Record oil prices weigh heavily on European seafood sectorEuropean Seafood Processors Federation head Guus Pastoor says higher fuel costs will have to be passed on by fishermen and processors alike to customers as oil reached US$122 a barrel for the first time on Tuesday.
- IntraFish 7 May 2008 (subscription only)
Retail and foodservice Friers Quality Award coverage
- Henry Colbeck What’s Hot April 2008 (subscription only)
The top tips for going greenBeing environmentally aware needn’t cost the earth, and there’s the opportunity to offer your customers alternatives to popular species of fish that are tasty and cost-effective for you as a business owner.
- Henry Colbeck What’s Hot April 2008 (subscription only)
They’re not unusualSome common alternatives to cod, including coley, pollock, hake, whiting and ling.
- Henry Colbeck What’s Hot April 2008 (subscription only)
Consumer and environmental Issues Easier method to identify food hypersensitivity discoveredThe Norwegian National Institute of Nutrition and Seafood Research has developed a new method that makes it easier to study the clinical picture of patients with food hypersensitivity.
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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