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Published: Monday 30 June 2008: SeaFish
Catching and aquaculture
On the brink
Fuel price hike plunges Scottish fishing industry into crisis as one in five boats in Peterhead ties up and cost of food soars. Boom time 30 miles away in Aberdeen as oil price rockets to record $142 a barrel. Seafish is mentioned in this article.
· The Scotsman http://news.scotsman.com/latestnews/-On-the-brink-Fuel.4232639.jp
Increased cooking confidence helps "oily" fish sales
Seafish has released sales statistics today, showing that more parents are purchasing oil rich fish for their children under the age of ten. Sales of sardines, salmon and anchovy have increased by 23% year on year with mackerel rising as much as 26%.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11430/Increased_cooking_confidence_helps__oily__fish_sales.html
Marston's backs Seafood Fortnight
Marston's Pub Company is support this year's Seafood Fortnight, running from September 5 to 21.
· The Publican http://www.thepublican.com/story.asp?sectioncode=7&storycode=60267&c=1
Aquaculture's demand for fishmeal slowing
Fishmeal prices are less volatile than a year ago, with slowing demand in many countries hinting towards a drop in price over the next few months.
· IntraFish 30 June 2008 (subscription only)
MSC won't include fish farms for now
The MSC will not be including aquaculture in its certification and labelling programme for the foreseeable future.
· The Grocer 28 June 2008 (subscription only)
The have-nots: Fears for future in harbour as fishermen sail 'close to the wind' over costs
In the heart of Peterhead's Port Henry Harbour, a long retired fishing boat has become an almost symbolic presence on the waterfront.
· The Scotsman http://news.scotsman.com/latestnews/THE-HAVENOTS-Fears-for-future.4232596.jp
Chance to save cod stocks being lost
WWF said today that the chance for cod recovery has been lost given that EU states are being given "further reign" to ignore scientific advice.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11433/Chance_to_save_cod_stocks_being_lost.html
SFF leader hits out at Greenpeace cod comments
Scientists have called for North Sea fisheries for cod to be closed to allow stocks to recover.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/712727
· The Fish Site http://thefishsite.com/fishnews/7288/sffrespondstoenvironmentalists-cod-hysteria
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11435/End__the_hysteria_over_cod_stocks,__says_federation.html
Minister hears of threat to harbour scheme
UK Fisheries Minister Jonathan Shaw has met the North Devon Fishermen's Association to discuss a range of issues and heard that a major harbour project could be unviable if fuel costs continue to soar.
· FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11428/Minister_hears_of_threat_to_harbour__scheme.html
Fishermen fight for brighter future
The sense of eager optimism is palpable as Steve Wightman steers the small fishing boat towards open water, squinting in the sharp morning sun.
· BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7448361.stm
Loch Fyne buys Surrey's Simson's Fisheries
Loch Fyne Oysters has acquired Simson's Fisheries in Coulsdon, Surrey, as part of it strategy of expanding the reach of the Loch Fyne brand.
· Caterer and Hotelkeeper 26 June 2008 (subscription only)
Focus in Broch on managing fish quota
A review of the management of Scotland's fish quota will be the focus of a consultation meeting in Fraserburgh on Wednesday evening.
· Press & Journal 30 June 2008 (no web version)
France's stance on tuna makes for uneasy move into EU leadership
The 36 French bluefin tuna boats in the Mediterranean steaming back to the southern port of Sete are filled with fishermen fuming about high fuel costs.
· IntraFish 30 June 2008 (subscription only)
Cockle disaster
The deaths of hundreds of millions of cockles are to be investigated by the Environment Agency.
· The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4228385.ece
· BBC News http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7477173.stm
Fisheries loan scheme boost for isles
The Western Isles Fisheries Loan Scheme (FLS) panel has approved more than 70 applications in the past seven years, with a total project cost in excess of £8million, it has emerged.
· Press & Journal 30 June 2008 (no web version)
Plans to cut cost of petrol
Proposals to introduce a Fuel Duty Regulator to cut soaring petrol prices will be tabled before MPs by the SNP this week.
· Sunday Express 29 June 2008 (no web version)
Scots MPs pile pressure on Treasury to cool fuel costs
Treasury ministers face renewed pressure in the Commons to take action to cool soaring fuel prices.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/714648
Processing and Imports
Moray Seafoods forecasts return to profit this year
Shellfish processor Moray Seafoods has said its results for the year to August 28, 2007, were significantly depressed by the inclusion of major writedowns in the value of assets, property and stock.
· Press & Journal 28 June 2008 (no web version)
Orkney's shellfish industry hit by continental import protests
The shellfish industry in Orkney is losing £60,000 a week as a direct result of French and Spanish fishermen's protests against fuel costs and shellfish imports.
· Orcadian 19 June 2008 9no web version)
Retail and foodservice
MEP in plea for local fish sales
A Euro MP has called on supermarkets to sell locally caught fish instead of imported lobsters and other shellfish.
· Daily Post (Wales) 26 June 2008 (no web version)
Fish
It's a quieter time of the year for fish landings in the West Country, which have been poor.
· Caterer and Hotelkeeper 26 June 2008 (subscription only)
Freezer campaign
From tasty snacks to complete nutritionally balanced meals, the range of frozen food available to caterers grows ever wider. Includes a number of frozen seafood products.
· Caterer and Hotelkeeper 26 June 2008 (subscription only)
The price of sustainability
Suistainability has never been so high on the food industry's agenda. But will it be helped or hindered by soaring food and fuel prices?
· The Grocer 28 June 2008 (subscription only)
Young's pack gets creative
Young's has introduced a new type of scallop-edged packaging for its frozen fish-in-sauce range.
· The Grocer 28 June 2008 (subscription only)
Findus targets growth through 70s nostalgia
Findus is bringing back its fish fingers after an 11-year absence to capitalise on the revival of interest in old 1970s staples.
· The Grocer 28 June 2008 (subscription only)
Consumer and environmental Issues
Under-threat bird colonies may get more protection
Puffins, gannets and guillemots have long nested on the rugged cliffs and islands along Scotland's coastline.
· Press & Journal 28 June 2008 (no web version)
Smokin'
The Scots seem to smoke everything these days - salmon, venison, haggis, Superkings - but the smoked langoustines from one of Rick Stein's food heroes will be a first for some.
· Sunday Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article4213717.ece
Food poisoning alert after fraudsters steal trader's identity to place £2m orders
A national food poisoning alert linked to meat and fish products has been issued after a fraud of least £2 million, The Times has learnt.
· The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article4238156.ece
Be shellfish... cook yourself a treat
Seafood is not just incredibly tasty - it's a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
· Sunday Mail 29 June 2008 (no web version)
Scots seafood is perfect start for TV chef Ching-He Huang's new show
Ching-He Huang, 28, is the star of the new television series Chinese Food Made Easy, where she travels across the UK bringing authentic Chinese cuisine to different parts of the country, using local produce.
· Daily Record http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/2008/06/28/scots-seafood-is-perfect-start-for-tv-chef-ching-he-huang-s-new-show-86908-20623796/
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