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Published: Friday 7 July 2008: Seafish
Catching and aquaculture
Pollack making surprise return
Pollack is back! The ecofriendly alternative to haddock and cod, whose stocks have been depleted by overfishing, saw sales go up by 150 per cent last year, according to Government agency Seafish.
· Thelondonpaper 4 July 2008 (no web version)
· The Fish Site http://thefishsite.com/fishnews/7355/britain-makes-the-switch-to-sustainable-species
· United Press International http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2008/07/05/British_consumers_favoring_green_fish/UPI-16801215256761/
· IntraFish 7 July 2008 (subscription only)
Oily fish proves a hit with young children
Sales of oily fish to families with young children have increased by 23% in the past year as parents cook more and look to feed their kids healthier options, new figures from industry body Seafish have indicated.
· The Grocer 5 July 2008 (subscription only)
Soaring cost of shellfish pleasures
The price of fresh Scottish seafood is set to soar as record numbers of skippers join a tough new eco-scheme aimed at sustaining North Sea stocks. Seafish mentioned and Phil MacMullen quoted.
· Daily Mail 5 July 2008 (no web version)
Seafish focuses on scallops
Scallops are becoming increasingly popular with consumers. The scallop industry is also facing the test of rising fuel costs, as well as challenges from environmental groups to reduce benthic impact.
· FishUpdate Magazine July 2008 (subscription only)
Fishing for just £20 a day
Scottish fishermen are earning poverty wages of as little as £20 a day because of the soaring cost of fuel and rock-bottom prices at the quayside.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/726470
· Sunday Express 6 July 2008 (no web version)
Clyde langoustines head for the Continent
The River Clyde is now producing some of the world's best langoustines.
· Daily Mail 5 July 2008 (no web version)
· Daily Express 5 July 2008 (no web version)
· The Sun 5 July 2008 (no web version)
· Daily Record http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2008/07/05/langoustines-boom-provide-fishing-boost-to-clyde-86908-20632288/
· Scottish Daily Star 5 July 2008 (no web version)
Lochhead throws down gauntlet to UK minister
Holyrood fired another salvo at Westminster yesterday as Scotland's fishing industry kept up the pressure for any government help to alleviate sky-high fuel costs.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/724404
· Courier & Advertiser 5 July 2008 (no web version)
Processing and Imports
Fish firm still has eye on expansion
A north-east fish firm is refusing to give up on its controversial bid to expand its quayside factory, despite a tide of protest from nearby residents.
· Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/725062
Retail and foodservice
FishWorks founder Tonks to leave company
Beleaguered UK seafood restaurant chain FishWorks announced founder Mitch Tonks has stepped aside from the company's board with immediate effect.
· IntraFish 7 July 2008 (subscription only)
Fish
High winds meant a slow start to the week. Summer winds have disrupted supplies of sand eels and choppy waters mean pollock are less bountiful this week.
· Caterer and Hotelkeeper 3 July 2008 (subscription only)
Consumer and environmental Issues
Fishermen blamed for surge in deaths of dolphins and whales
Scientists have reported a surge in the number of dead whales, dolphins and porpoises washing up on Cornish shores after lethal encounters with nets and other fishing gear.
· Sunday Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4276461.ece
· The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/jul/07/endangeredspecies.wildlife
· Metro London 7 July 2008 (no web version)
· Northern Echo 7 July 2008 (no web version)
· Western Morning News 7 July 2008 (no web version)
'Brighton of the West' surfs a new wave
Article about how the traditional charms of Bude have been given a modern makeover.
· Daily Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/europe/uk/southwestengland/2240744/Bude%2C-Cornwall-Brighton-of-the-West.html
Grab a crab
It's a key part of the English seaside summer - Sunday Times food writer Lucas Hollweg gets his claws into his favourite shellfish.
· Sunday Times 6 July 2008 (no web version)
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