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Published: Friday 27 June 2008: SeaFish
Catching and aquaculture
Boom in sales of 'brain food' oily fish
Sales of oily fish are soaring as parents look to the 'brain food' to boost their children's performance at school.
· Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1029452/Oily-fish-sales-soar-parents-children-brain-food-boost-grades.html
Seafish economics researchers on the road
The Seafish fleet economic survey got under way last week with a team of four researchers travelling throughout the country to interview as many fishermen as possible.
· Fishing News 27 June 2008 (subscription only)
Seafish adds to species guides
A series of 20 Responsible Sourcing Guides to species are now available from the Seafish B2B website.
· Fishing News 27 June 2008 (subscription only)
Harman: Fishermen must not lose out from windfarm plans
Fishermen must not become relegated to unviable sea areas because of offshore windfarm development, Seafish said today.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11421/_Harman:_Fishermen_must_not_lose_out_from_windfarm_plans.html
SNP claim "misleading"
A top Scottish fishing group yesterday accused the SNP of "misleading" the media by "selectively" presenting its support for new proposals.
· Courier & Advertiser 26 June 2008 (no web version)
What is destroying our cockle crop?
The cockle industry - a major employer and revenue earner in South West Wales - is reeling from a huge blow. In recent weeks thousands of tonnes of cockles have died mysteriously.
· South Wales Evening Post http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=161389&command=displayContent&sourceNode=161372&contentPK=20949231&moduleName=InternalSearch&formname=sidebarsearch
Satellite system helps save Scots fisherman's life
A Scottish fisherman's life was saved by a satellite system which meant he was rescued less than half an hour after sending a distress signal.
· Press & Journal 26 June 2008 (no web version)
Skipper of death crash trawler jailed for a year
The skipper of an unattended trawler which was holed on rocks and sank in Northern Ireland with the loss of two men was jailed for a year yesterday.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/711636
· The Times 27 June 2008 (no web version)
Scottish leaders in sector are crowned
Top performers were honoured last night at the Crown Estate Marine Aquaculture Awards in Edinburgh.
· Press & Journal 27 June 2008 (no web version)
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11427/Cream_of_marine_aquaculture_industry_recognised.html
Lack of key species poses challenges for MSC
While the number of fisheries certified by the MSC in the United Kingdom continues growing healthily, a lack of several key species hints at marketing challenges on the horizon.
· IntraFish 27 June 2008 (subscription only)
Processing and Imports
Leap in Boulogne cod landings
Cod landings at the French port of Boulogne have doubled year on year - the additional tonnages attributable in part to increased landings of Baltic cod this year.
· WorldFish Report http://www.agre-net.com/ (subscription only)
Retail and foodservice
UK consumers flocking to discount retailers amid credit crunch
UK retailers Tesco and Sainsbury's lost ground to discounter rivals this month amid continued efforts by shoppers to cut their food bills.
· IntraFish 26 June 2008 (subscription only)
The digested review - Tom's Place
A shop selling sustainable fish and chips is the latest addition to Tom Aiken's growing empire of Chelsea eateries. So what did the critics make of his foray into the world of chippies?
· Waitrose Food Illustrated July 2008 (subscription only)
Have traditional Welsh potatoes had their chips?
Chip shops in Wales are importing potatoes from overseas at double the cost of locally grown produce, because of a national shortage of the best variety.
· Western Mail 27 July 2008 (no web version)
Ceviche: raw truth about the new sushi
Just as Brown was once the new Blair and, fashion wise, brown is again the new black, so food also follows trends.
· The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article4220254.ece
Catch of the day
Awarded Best Local Food Retailer in the 2007 BBC Food & Farming Awards, Latimers Fish Deli in Tyne & Wear has a devoted following.
· Good Food Magazine August 2008 (subscription only)
Consumer and environmental Issues
UK retailer Sainsbury's to stop selling frozen fish
Sainsbury's has thrown down a challenge that's sure to affect both its massive supplier and customer base: it intends to become the United Kingdom's leading seller of regional and MSC-certified fish, and soon.
· IntraFish 26 June 2008 (subscription only)
Omega-3 gives the fairer sex a bigger boost
Girls benefit more than boys from the intelligence boosting power of Omega-3 fatty acids, a study shows.
· Daily Telegraph 26 June 2008 (no web version)
· Daily Mirror 26 June 2008 (no web version)
Marine animals go hungry on junk food diet
Over-fishing and changes in climate could leave marine animals struggling on a "junk food" diet of low-calorie prey, putting dwindling populations under even more pressure.
· New Scientist 21 June 2008 (subscription only)
Quick and healthy - sea bass
Delicately flavoured sea bass has succulent white flesh that is easy to cook - no wonder it's a favourite with chefs.
· Good Food Magazine August 2008 (subscription only)
Supper on sea?
From freshest Whitstable oysters to queen scallops in the Highlands, Tony Naylor picks 10 top places to eat by the sea in the UK
· The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/jun/24/beach.uk.foodandrink
In season - Squid
This exotic cephalopod may not look like the most delectable creature to emerge from the oceans, but properly cooked, it knocks its prettier sea-dwelling cousins way out of the water.
· Fresh Magazine August 2008 (subscription only)
Summer seafood
During the summer months, the seas are teeming with glorious seafood. A seafood recipe special.
· Fresh Magazine August 2008 (subscription only)
Answer may be blowing in the wind
Renewable energy blows back to centre stage today with the publication of a consultation paper on how the Government plans to introduce a greener tinge to the economy.
· Daily Telegraph 26 June 2008 (no web version)
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