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Published: Friday 6 June 2008: Seafish
Catching and aquaculture
Seafish unveils new '2 a week' labels for Seafood Fortnight
To promote the ‘2 a week' message to consumers, Seafish has created new labels for use on seafood products in supermarkets, fishmongers and independent retailers.
· Seafish http://www.seafish.org/whatsnew/detail.asp?p=ca&id=1725
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11173/New_'2_a_Week'_labels_unveiled_for_Seafood_Fortnight.html
Seafish welcomes rejection of a ban on bottom trawling by National Federation of Women's Institutes
Seafish welcomes the decision taken yesterday at the National Federation of Women's Institutes (NFWI) AGM in Liverpool to reject a resolution calling for a ban on bottom trawling in UK waters.
· Seafish http://www.seafish.org/whatsnew/detail.asp?id=1726&p=ca
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11179/Seafish_welcomes_rejection_of__ban_on_bottom_trawling.html
Seafish grant
Processing, foodservice and independent retail sectors are being offered grants to help promote the '2 a week' message during Seafood Fortnight, from September 5.
· Cost Sector Catering June 2008 (no web version)
First meeting of Scottish fuel task force
The Fuel Task Force, part of the Scottish Government's five-point action plan to combat the impact of fuel costs on fishermen, met for the first time last Friday in Edinburgh. This task force includes Paul Williams of Seafish.
· Fishing News 6 June 2008 (subscription only)
Optimism at annual shellfish conference
The Shellfish Association of Great Britain's 39th annual conference, meeting and dinner held at Fishmonger's Hall in the City of London on 20 and 21 May, had an optimistic and positive atmosphere. Dr Jon Harman, Seafish development director, spoke on sustainability and climate change.
· Fishing News 6 June 2008 (subscription only)
European Commission: Common Fisheries Policy is broken
The European Fisheries Commission has published its annual policy statement on fishing opportunities for 2009, outlining the approach it intends to take when setting total allowable catches (TACs) and fishing effort limitations in the upcoming year.
· IntraFish 5 June 2008 (subscription only)
Clashes at fishermen's fuel protest
Fishermen protesting against soaring fuel prices clashed with police outside the EU headquarters in Brussels yesterday.
· Metro London 5 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Herald 5 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Scotsman 5 June 2008 (no web version)
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/674586
· Yorkshire Post 5 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Press Association http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gGu4w2twecnY5_RL6larSkUu57Tw
· IntraFish 5 June 2008 (subscription only)
· IntraFish 6 June 2008 (subscription only)
Protests on costs sweep the continent
Many largely peaceful protests over fuel prices have already been held across Europe: Scores of British fishermen, supported by their French and Belgian colleagues, protested in London on Tuesday over high diesel prices they say are crippling their businesses.
· The Scotsman 5 June 2008 (no web version)
Fishermen are ready to lead attack on escalating fuel prices
Fishermen are ready to lead the latest attack on sky high fuel prices, aiming to achieve "maximum impact" in a campaign that could lead to a blockade of ports.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/676753/
Fishermen to start mass mailing campaign to highlight fuel plight
The Fishermen's Fuel Action Group, set up in Inverness 10 days ago will tomorrow start a mass-mailing campaign to the UK Government to highlight the plight of the fleet.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11176/Fishermen_to_start_mass_mailing_campaign_to_highlight_fuel_plight.html
Who should foot the bill for the rising cost of seafood?
The key to staying profitable in an era dominated by rapidly rising fish prices is to openly and honestly push the price increases along to consumers -- a strategy that is paying dividends for Findus France.
· IntraFish 6 June 2008 (subscription only)
Irish fleet "on its knees" over fuel crisis
The common consensus is that spiralling fuel costs coupled with the "old problems" of small quotas and poor prices will put many Irish fishermen out of business if the government does not take action soon.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11188/Irish__fleet__on_its_knees___over_fuel_crisis.html
Fishermen to protest at Cork Airport cargo terminal
Fishermen are protesting at Cork Airport today to draw attention to what they say is a major crisis in their industry.
· Belfast Telegraph http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/article3775881.ece
Fishing industry being failed by UK government - Letter to the editor by Struan Stevenson, MEP.
Fishing is an important industry for Scotland and more needs to be done to help this ailing industry as our fishermen struggle with the current global situation and rising fuel costs.
· The Scotsman 6 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Herald 6 June 2008 (no web version)
· Daily Record 6 June 2008 (no web version)
MP calls for action after sale ban on quota rights
UK Government ministers were challenged last night over their failure so far to take legal steps to smash the Scottish Government's shock ban on the sale of fish quota rights to English or foreign companies, despite claims it may be illegal.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/674787
Plan to curb illegal fishing
Scots MEP Elspeth Attwooll yesterday welcomed a new European Parliament report on proposals to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
· Press & Journal 6 June 2008 (no web version)
No take zone fishing ban
Scotland is in the process of introducing its first no take zone banning fishing in parts of Lamlash Bay and Aaron, it will be the second zone in the UK, first off the coast of Devon has swelled the lobster population according to English Nature.
· BBC Radio 4, You and Yours available on 'listen back' Thursday at approx. 13.50 minutes in http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/youandyours/
Anxious skippers put plans for new boats on hold
Two north-east fishing skippers were said yesterday to have put their plans for new vessels on hold amid the furore over Scottish Government proposals for the industry.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/674759
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11166/Scottish_quota_plans_put_vessel_investment_on_hold.html
Conservation groups hit at aerial help for tuna fishers
Illegal aerial support is being given to tuna catchers according to WWF and Greenpeace who have renewed calls for the urgent closure of the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11169/Conservation_groups_hit_at_aerial_help_for_tuna_fishers.html
Processing and Imports
Russia is urged to lift ban on fish from UK
Scotland's chief veterinary officer was in Russia yesterday, attempting to overturn a ban on imports of fish from the UK.
· Press & Journal 5 June 2008 (no web version)
Market focus: Portugal
Despite being the poorest country in Western Europe, sales of cod are booming into Portugal - which is also becoming an increasingly important market for salmon.
· IntraFish 6 June 2008 (subscription only)
Retail and foodservice
Friers Quality Award coverage
· Coventry Telegraph 4 June 2008
· Nuneaton Telegraph 4 June 2008
Consumer and environmental Issues
The Crown Estate launches round 3 of offshore wind farm development
The Crown Estate launched its round 3 leasing programme for the delivery of up to 25 GW of new offshore windfarm sites by 2020 yesterday. The announcement was made at the BWEA (British Wind Energy Association) conference in central London.
· The Crown Estate http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/newscontent/92-round3.htm
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11177/The_Crown_Estate_launches_round_3_of_offshore_windfarm_development.html
· Courier & Advertiser 6 June 2008 (no web version)
· The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article4068845.ece
· The Scotsman 6 June 2008 (no web version)
Fishermen's fears over wind farm
Plans for two offshore wind farms off the Devon and Cornwall coasts have received a mixed reaction.
· BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/7436451.stm
Med diet "reduces risk of diabetes"
A major research project has suggested that adherence to a Mediterranean diet, including seafood high in omega-3, reduced the risk of Type-2 diabetes by more than 80%
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11174/Med_diet__reduces_risk_of_diabetes_.html
World ocean council launches global industry alliance
Ocean industry representatives from around the world will meet in New York later this month to work together on tackling shared marine environmental challenges.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11185/World_ocean_council_launches_global_industry_alliance_.html
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