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Friday 9 May 2008
A review of newspaper, magazine, website and broadcast coverage surrounding the seafood industry.
May events for further information go to http://www.seafish.org/whatsnew/events.asp
SeaFood 2008
Sports and Exhibition Center, Baku, Azerbaijan
15 to 17 May 2008
For further information, contact:
ITECA Caspian
Baku, Azerbaijan
Tel: +994 12 474774
Fax: +994 12 478998
Email:
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Web: www.seafood.iteca.az/en/2008/
IFE Poland
EXPO XXI - International Expocentre, Warsaw, Poland
19 to 21 May 2008
For further information, contact:
W: www.ifepoland.com
Aquaculture UK 2008 - international exhibition and conference
Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort, Aviemore, Scotland
21 to 22 May 2008
For forther information, contact:
Ascomber, Tain, Scotland
Tel: +44 1862 892188
Email:
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Web: www.aquaculture2008.co.uk
Taste of Edinburgh
The Meadows, Edinburgh
29 May to 1 June 2008
For further information, contact:
Taste Festivals Ltd
Tel: 020 7471 1092
Email:
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Web: www.channel4.com/tastefestivals
Catching and aquaculture
Seafish invites charter tenders
Tenders are being invited by Seafish for a charter vessel for fishing trials as it explores alternative ways to target monkfish and megrims in south-west England.
Seafish begins coastal water quality research
Seafish is investigating the link between onshore land use and coastal water quality in a project that will provide shellfish harvesters with valuable information to help alleviate potential problems in their area.
- Fishing News 9 May 2008 (subscription only)
Temperature control vital to fish quality
Seafish advice on how to freeze and store seafood
- Fishing News 9 May 2008 (subscription only)
National Scallop Group launched
A 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.
Brixham to celebrate ‘harvest of the sea'
Brixham's first-ever international seafood festival will be held in September to coincide with Seafood Fortnight.
- Fishing News 9 May 2008 (subscription only)
Mussel farmers win marina case
Mussel farmers in the Menai Straight have won a legal battle to stop a marina development in the area that would have put them out of business.
- Fishing News 9 May 2008 (subscription only)
UK seafood body drafts in communications head
Seafish has named James Wood as the new head of comms.
"Urgent " need to up Channel sole quota
The need for an "urgent review" of the Western Channel sole fishery total allowable catch was underlined today at a meeting in Brixham between fishermen's representatives and Marine and Fisheries Agency chief executive Nigel Gooding.
‘Stinky Fish' officially laid to rest (finally!)
WWF decides to mothball ‘Stinky' who infuriated the seafood industry
- IntraFish News April 2008 (subscription only)
Fisheries ministers near a deal on Scots herring catch
European fisheries minister are expected to agree a special long-term management plan for herring off the West of Scotland next month to ensure that stocks remain at sustainable levels.
- The Times 9 May 2008 (no web version)
New strategy needed to tackle fuel challenge
The need for concerted action to tackle the economic problems facing the fishing fleet caused mainly by soaring fuel costs has been called for by a fishermen's leader.
Scientists examine ways to avoid collapse of fish stocks
New scientific papers analysing the key to sustainable fisheries management have been published.
Fishing storm on the way?
Fishermen could copy their French colleagues by blockading Essex ports in a row over quotas.
- Colchester Gazette 7 May 2008 (no web version)
Dredging underway on major project at Lerwick Harbour
The trailer suction hopper dredger, Waterway is carrying out the first phase of a £12 million project to deepen and widen access to Lerwick harbour and reclaim land for new development opportunities.
MSP's call over ownership of seabed
A Highland MSP has called on parliamentary colleagues to back a campaign by north councils and development
bodies to transfer the powers of the Crown Estate Commission over the seabed to local authorities
- Press & Journal 8 May 2008 (no web version)
Processing and imports
Seafood firm warns of tighter cod supplies
One of Britain's leading seafood suppliers has warned that cod could be in short supply and, by implication, more expensive over the next three or four months.
Retail and foodservice
Cumbrian Seafood lands eco-friendly shrimp deal with Tesco
British shrimp comes in 140 gram, single serving portions that sell for under 1, a size the company said will attract new customers to the idea of eating shrimp as a snack or side dish.
- IntraFish 9 May 2008 (subscription only)
Birds Eye, Young's competition spurs spike in UK frozen fish sales
Retail sales of frozen fish have grown for seven consecutive quarters in the UK, driven in part by the fierce competition between Young's and Birds Eye that has kept price inflation in check.
- IntraFish News April 2008 (subscription only)
Consumer and environmental Issues
Seafood sector urged to fight spiralling consumer waste
Seafood processors are being urged to help consumers better understand product use-by dates, after it emerged UK consumers are throwing away £270 million worth of uneaten fish and shellfish every year.
- IntraFish 9 May 2008 (subscription only)
Keep heart disease at bay with caveman diet of nuts and berries
A "caveman diet" of berries, nuts, lean meat and fish could help to reduce the risk of developing heart disease, a new study shows.
- Daily Telegraph 9 May 2008 (no web version)
The great organic myths - rebutted
Large article looking at organic and sustainable food
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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