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Wednesday 18 June 2008: Seafish
Catching and aquaculture
Major boost for fishermen training announced
Shipping minister, Jim Fitzpatrick has announced funding of £250,000, administered by Seafish, to help fishermen attend a programme of training this year, with the potential for further funding for two more years, subject to review.
Bursary cash
Seafish has offered 10 bursaries of up to £500 to fishermen to enable them to attend the Seafood Choices Alliance Seafood Summit in California next February.
- The Grocer (subscription only)
EU proposes aid package for fuel-hit fishing sector
European Union headquarters proposed on Tuesday a package of measures to help fishing fleets hit by rising fuel prices which have sparked protests from fishermen around Europe.
MSC "will not" extend its label to aquaculture
At its June 2008 meeting held in London, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Board of Trustees reconfirmed that it will not be expanding the scope of the MSC's wild capture certification and labelling programme to include aquaculture productions systems.
Public meeting to let fishermen air views on the future
North-east fishermen are being asked to outline their hopes for the future of the industry at a special Scottish Government meeting on Friday.
Salmond to take fuel case to Chancellor
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond pledged to take the case for fuel aid for Scotland's primary food producers direct to Chancellor Alistair Darling.
Australis granted barramundi licenses in Vietnam
Australis Aquaculture has been granted sea licenses in Vietnam that eventually will be used to produce 10,000 tons of barramundi a year.
- Intrafish 18 June (subscription only)
Call to exclude fishermen from Marine Bill
Fishermen should, like the oil and gas sector, be exempted from the provisions of the Marine Bill, a leading industry grouping has underlined.
Meetings will seek views and ideas on quota changes
A review of the management of one of Scotland's national assets - its fish quota - will be the focus of consultation meetings around the coast of Scotland
Young's hails fish farming as key to future
Grimbsy-based Young's Seafood has underlined the importance of fish farming to the security of future fish supply and highlighted its approach with a new policy document entitled: "Why we believe fish farming is a good thing."
Algae conference hailed a success
SAMS attracted around 100 delegates from around the world for three algae related meetings that were held back-to-back at Dunstaffnage from 2 to 11 June.
South Australian species to be certified
The Lakes and Coorong Fishery in South Australia is the 28th fishery globally to achieve certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries.
Greenpeace publishes criteria for red-listed seafood
Greenpeace has launched a new seafood campaign website, publishing its ‘Red Grade' Criteria for Unsustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Tilapia touted as the next big opportunity
Livestock farmers are being encouraged to convert their barns and chicken sheds for tilapia production to help the market for the fish in the UK.
- The Grocer (subscription only)
New marine mapping website launched
The Irish minister of state at the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Seán Power, yesterday launched www.infomar.ie a new website which will provide information on the nature of the seabed, physical habitats and water depths, which has been gathered through INFOMAR (Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland's Marine Resource), Ireland's national marine mapping programme.
Defra funds e-logbooks
UK fisheries minister, Jonathan Shaw has announced that Defra will fund the cost of installing electronic logbooks on English trawlers where required.
Lochhead welcomes action on fuel efficiency for fishing industry
An expert group has been established to develop fuel efficiency measures for the Scottish fishing fleet, fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead has announced.
Early closure of bluefin tuna fishery still too late, says WWF
WWF has welcomed the move by the European Commission to close the Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery to EU industrial fleets from today, two weeks before the official season ends - but has also reminded policymakers of the need now for urgent and more far-reaching fisheries management reform to avoid the collapse of the species.
Swedish herring fishery wins MSC certificate
The Astrid Fiske North Sea herring fishery - Sweden's prized ‘maatjes' herring fishery - has been certified as sustainable and well managed following a 14-month assessment by independent specialist fisheries and seafood certifier Food Certification International.
Farmed sturgeon gains Friend of the Sea certification
Friends of the Sea has announced the certification of Calvisius Caviar of Agroittica Lombarda and its farmed white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) production.
Professor Randolph Richards is awarded the CBE
Director of the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling, Professor Randolph Richards, was named as a recipient of the CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, on Saturday.
NAFC welcomes European Commission
As the European Union considers an Integrated Maritime Policy, DG MARE (the Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries) representative, Nicole Schaefer, visited the NAFC Marine Centre today to hear the Shetland perspective.
OBE for fishing chief
Alan McCulla, chief executive of the Anglo-North Irish Fish Producers Organisation, was awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours at the weekend for services to the fishing industry and the community in Northern Ireland.
New Zealand labour dispute erupts over Sealord lay offs
A labour furor has erupted in New Zealand as Sealord announced it would slash more than 320 jobs from its mussel factory in Nelson at the same time as two other companies applied to import 100 migrant labourers.
- Intrafish 18 June (subscription only)
Two Norwegian saithe fisheries get MSC certification -- a first for Norway, and for saithe
Norwegian North Sea saithe and Norwegian North East Arctic saithe, two of Europe's largest fisheries, were today certified as sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).
- Intrafish 18 June (subscription only)
Iceland's fishing catch plummets
The total catch of Icelandic fishing vessels in May tumbled more than 30 percent compared to the same month last year, according to new figures from Statistics Iceland.
- Intrafish 17 June (subscription only)
Argentine hake still in jeopardy
Broodstock issues continue to put Argentine hake in jeopardy, one researcher said at a recent conference.
- Intrafish 17 June (subscription only)
Skretting puts focus on sustainable aquaculture
Skretting, one of the world's largest fish feed producers, is putting new focus on the sustainability of the aquaculture sector.
- Intrafish 17 June (subscription only)
Norway to target farmed halibut at global sushi market
The Norwegian Seafood Export Council (NSEC) has begun targeting farmed halibut at the global sushi market after successful tests with Asian chefs.
- Intrafish 18 June (subscription only)
Invisible killer threatens oyster farming in US Pacific
Vibrio tubiashii is a bacterium that kills shellfish at the larval stage.
Oyster farmer defends himself against claims
The man at the helm of Port Navas' oyster farm has hit back at claims it is damaging the area.
Government urged to back potential life-saver equipment
Fishermen and sailors have joined the campaign to get government funding for potentially life-saving equipment.
Skipper criticised after boat runs aground
A Scottish skipper has been criticised by government accident investigators after his vessel ran aground in poor visibility because he had faulty navigation equipment on his boat.
Skipper charged on 'shooting threat'
The skipper of Britain's largest fishing boat appeared in court yesterday, facing charges of threatening to shoot people at his home in Shetland.
Fisherman dies while working on boat off Skye
A prawn fisherman died while working on a boat off Skye yesterday morning.
Processing and imports
Seafish awards processors with grants for Seafood Fortnight
Seafish has received 24 applications from processors for funding to support Seafood Fortnight, almost three times as many as in 2007.
Compass Seafood Processing Ltd auctions off machinery
Compass Seafood Processing (Aquarius Seafood) Ltd is holding an auction sale for its processing plant and machinery this Thursday in East Yorkshire.
Retail and foodservice
Credit munch
Feature on feeding guests fabulous food on a budget - this week focusing on fish.
Fish and chips for Prescott
John Prescott has vowed to eat fish and chips only as part of a balanced diet following a home visit from chef Gordon Ramsay who demonstrated some healthy eating options.
Insight: Age profile of mackerel consumers
Health is the primary reason for consumption of mackerel and sales are being boosted by the popularity of the fish as a healthy food option.
- The Grocer (subscription only)
Celebrity chef drops in at Ely Fish and Chip Shop
Chef Brian Turner opens the new fish and chip shop for his good friend Mark Petrou - past winner of the Fish & Chip Shop of the Year Competition.
Chefs and restauranteurs brush up on fish knowledge
A sea fish master class was held at Cornwall College Camborne as part of Adult Learner's Week.
- Helston Packet 11 June 2008 (no web version)
For batter or worse
An Ibstock couple will be serving fish and chips at their wedding.
- Ashby Times 13 June 2008 (no web version)
Lake District college wins UK seafood contest
Kendal College in Cumbria produced a highly innovative menu to carry off the UK Seafood Championship title this year.
Can you win in 2008?
The national Fish & Chip Shop of the Year competition is under way.
- Fish & Chips and Fast Food May 2008 (no web version)
First Friers Quality Award for Anglesey
Ywygyr Fish and Chips in Cemaes has joined the fish frying elite after being presented with a Seafish Friers Quality Award.
- Fish & Chips and Fast Food May 2008 (no web version)
Mayor visits Status Fish and Chips
The Lord Mayor of Bradford Robin Owens presented a Seafish Friers Quality Award to Status Fish and Chip Shop
- Fish & Chips and Fast Food May 2008 (no web version)
St Johns goes for the treble
Warwick mayor, Councillor Martyn Ashford, has presented two awards to Emscote chip shop, St Johns Fish Bar.
- Fish & Chips and Fast Food May 2008 (no web version)
Fish & chips weigh in with half the fat of a doner kebab in new tests
New research by Hampshire Scientific Services has shown that the doner kebab was the worst offender for fat content.
- Fish & Chips and Fast Food May 2008 (no web version)
Seafood Fortnight supported by leading chefs
Seafood Fortnight has landed an excellent catch of celebrity chefs to help support this year's celebration.
- Fish & Chips and Fast Food May 2008 (no web version)
The chip box
Column from Michael Pili, head of the Midland's Seafish Training Association
- Fish & Chips and Fast Food May 2008 (no web version)
Friers Quality Award - what you think
Results of the Seafish Survey.
- Fish & Chips and Fast Food May 2008 (no web version)
Highest-ever surge in sales for Chip Shop
Leading battered fish brand, Young's Chip Shop, recorded its highest ever sales growth over Easter.
- The Grocer (subscription only)
Consumer and environmental Issues
Twenty easy-to-read species guides from Seafish
There are now a total of 20 Responsible Sourcing Guides available from the Seafish B2B website. The guides outline the status of individual fish stocks and the measures being taken to manage the fisheries.
Leading sustainable seafood programme expands into Southern Africa
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has opened an office in South Africa and hired new staff to implement its fishery certification and seafood eco-labelling programme for wild capture fisheries in the Southern Africa Development Community.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11310/Leading_sustainable_seafood_programme_expands_into_Southern_Africa_.html
Greenpeace flunks U.S retailers in seafood ranking
Greenpeace released its much-anticipated ranking of U.S retailers' seafood sustainability policies Tuesday, with Whole Foods Market -- the highest performing retailer in the country -- scoring 36.5 points out of a possible 100.
· Intrafish 18 June 2008 (subscription only)
Greenpeace says Canadian retailers part of sourcing problems
Greenpeace says Canadian supermarkets need to shoulder their share of the responsibility for the collapse of fish and seafood stocks and stop selling the most-threatened species, all of which are on a Greenpeace red list.
· Intrafish 18 June 2008 (subscription only)
Being organic isn't easy
Sales of organic may be soaring but that doesn't mean the category offers the chance to make a quick buck. Just ask No Catch.
- The Grocer (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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