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Published Monday 9 June 2008: Seafish
Catching and aquaculture
New species keeping UK retail seafood sales afloat
Total UK retail sales of fish rose 4.4 percent in value and 1 percent in volume in the first four months of 2008, according to statistics provided by UK industry authority Seafish.
· IntraFish 9 June 2008 (subscription only)
Mixing business with fun
Thousands of women visited Liverpool yesterday for a Women's Institute conference where they rejected a resolution calling for a ban on bottom trawling after listening to Phil MacMullen of Seafish.
· Liverpool Daily Post http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-life-features/capital-of-culture/2008/06/05/a-mixed-bag-at-the-wi-64375-21026007/
Seafish call for vessels to take part in squid fishery trials
Seafish is continuing its ongoing research into the UK squid fishery and is inviting tenders for charter vessels in North-east Scotland and South-west England for fishing trials.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11204/Seafish_call_for_vessels_to_take_part_in_squid_fishery_trials.html
Fishermen face 'worst ever crisis'
When several hundred angry and desperate fishermen gathered from all over the country to stage a demonstration in Smith Square, London, on Tuesday the essence of their message to Jonathan Shaw, the fisheries minister, was stark.
· Sunday Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2008/06/08/do0803.xml
A brighter shade of paella, from Scotland
In Spain, they are the crowning glory of the national dish of paella. But the fresh langoustines come from Scotland - and are so sought after by Spanish chefs that suppliers cannot keep up with demand.
· Scottish Mail on Sunday 8 June 2008 (no web version)
Skippers: Non stop fuel hikes are putting us near the brink
Scotland's beleaguered fishing industry is reaching crisis point as soaring fuel costs force spiralling numbers of trawlermen out of business.
· Scottish Sunday Express 8 June 2008 (no web version)
Queen scallops seek MSC crown
The Faroe Islands queen scallop fishery has entered full assessment under the Marine Stewardship Council standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
· MSC http://www.msc.org/html/ni_374.htm
Processing and imports
A Fyne adventure
As the Loch Fyne Oyster company celebrates 30 years in business, a new book examines how the world class Highland enterprise evolved from the vision of two men into a pioneering brand owned by it employees.
· The Scotsman 7 June 2008 (no web version)
Scots Seafood firms escape Russian ban
Three Scottish firms - two herring processors and a salmon business - have escaped a widespread ban on seafood exports from the UK to Russia, it emerged yesterday.
· Press & Journal 7 June 2008 (no web version)
Retail and foodservice
Friers Quality Award coverage
· Fraserburgh Herald 29 May 2008
Fishy business
Hot on the heels of his Chop House, Mark Hix has opened a sister restaurant in Lyme Regis - the Oyster and Fish House - which specialises in simply cooked, freshly caught fish.
· The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/features/mark-hix-fishy-business-841216.html
Gordon Ramsay praises Hull chippy
An east Hull chippy is to star on prime time television after hosting celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and Hull East MP John Prescott.
· Hull Daily Mail http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/news/Gordon-Ramsay-praises-Hull-chippy/article-183698-detail/article.html
· Sunday Mirror http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/sunday/2008/06/08/john-precott-gets-a-bit-chippy-with-gordon-ramsay-98487-20599156/
Cod has its chips as saithe nets customers
A fishfryer feeling battered by dwindling cod stocks has found a new catch to draw customers. A variety of fish called saithe has now found a place on the menu as an alternative to cod.
· Sussex Express http://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/Cod-has-its-chips-as.4153098.jp
Consumer and environmental issues
Fish sustainability ‘is up to hospitality operators'
Restaurants have backed a report by the Loch Fyne fish restaurant chain, which is calling on operators to be more responsible when it comes to sourcing sustainable seafood.
· The Grocer 5 June 2008 (subscription only)
Price fighting
With daily news of food shortages across the globe, and prices shooting up as a result, it might seem as if those trying to balance the books in the kitchen have an impossible task.
· The Grocer 5 June 2008 (subscription only)
Campaigners hail a change of tack
Campaigners fighting onshore wind turbines have welcomed proposals to expand offshore sites and hope it will ease demands on the countryside.
· Newcastle Journal 5 June 2008 (no web version)
Shellfish pleasures
The unpolluted waters surrounding north Uist protect its pristine beaches and offer succulent seafood.
· The Herald Magazine 7 June 2008 (no web version)
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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