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Seafish Media Review 23/07/08 |
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Thursday, 24 July 2008 |
A review of newspaper, magazine, website and broadcast coverage surrounding the seafood industry.
Wednesday 23 July 2008
Catching and aquaculture
Tesco gets onboard with responsible fishing
Tesco is getting onboard with the finest in the UK's seafood catching sector by sponsoring boats
to enter the Responsible Fishing Scheme.
- Seafish http://www.seafish.org/whatsnew/detail.asp?p=ca&id=1748
- IntraFish 23 July 2008 (subscription only)
Peers rap European fishing subsidies
European member states were today condemned for subsidising their fishing fleets to keep uneconomical
businesses afloat.
- The Herald http://www.theherald.co.uk/search/display.var.2405220.0.peers_rap_european_fishing_subsidies.php
- Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/749657
- STV http://www.stv.tv/news/Report_recommends_no_extra_help_for_fis_080722120532350
- Western Morning News http://www.thisiswesternmorningnews.co.uk/livingcornwall/EU-fishermen-playing-rules
/article-230559-detail/article.html
- Aberdeen Evening Express 22 July 2008 (no web version)
Angry reaction to fishing fuel ruling
A House of Lords report which has ruled out a fuel subsidy for fishermen has met with opposition
in the East Neuk fishing village of Pittenweem.
- Courier & Advertiser http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2008/07/23/newsstory11696445t0.asp
SFF criticises House of Lords fishing fleet recommendation
While welcoming much of the content of the comprehensive House of Lords committee report on the
Common Fisheries Policy, the Scottish Fishermen's Federation has reacted angrily to the report's
contention that no aid should be given to help fishermen survive the fuel crisis.
- SFF http://www.sff.co.uk/display_article.php?articleid=133
- FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11530/SFF_criticises_House_of_
Lords_recommendation_that_fishing_fleet_should_be_allowed_to_founder_on_the_rock_of_fuel_prices_.html
- The Fish Site http://www.thefishsite.com/fishnews/7504/scottish-fishermen-criticise-house-
of-lords-over-fuel-stance
Emergence of new group puzzles fishers
Organisations with a shared interest in the seas around Britain have joined forces to comment
on the UK Government's draft Marine Bill, but fishing and shipping interests play no part in the new grouping.
- Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/751734
MSC launches new fishery assessment methodology
After two years of scientific collaboration and consultation, the Marine Stewardship Council
today launches its new Fishery Assessment Methodology designed to improve the quality and
consistency of fisheries assessments.
- MSC http://www.msc.org/html/ni_391.htm
- IntraFish 23 July 2008 (subscription only)
Is it time for British fishermen to throw in the towel?
'Farming Today' visits Brixham in Devon to discover how one town is determined to keep fishing
at the heart of civic life.
- Farming Today 22 July 2008 available on 'listen again' http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/news/farmingtoday/
Spain's aquaculture sector growing
Spain's marine fish farming sector had sales of €216.3 million in 2007, the Spanish Association
of Marine Fish Farmers reported.
- IntraFish 23 July 2008 (subscription only)
Trawlerman falls foul of quota rules
Complicated and out-of-date fishing laws are forcing trawlermen on the Suffolk and Essex coast
out of business, it was warned last night.
- East Anglian Daily Times 22 July 2008 (no web version)
Processing and Imports
Lion Capital buys Foodvest
It has been agreed today that private equity firm, Lion Capital will acquire the Foodvest Group
from funds advised by CapVest Ltd.
- Youngs Seafood http://www.youngsseafood.co.uk/company/youngs/news_item.asp?id=105
- Daily Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2008/07/23/cnlion123.xml
- Daily Express 23 July 2008 (no web version)
- The Scotsman 23 July 2008 (no web version)
- Daily Record www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/business-news/2008/07/23/seafood-firm-sold-for-1bn-
86908-20662681/
- Courier & Advertiser 23 July 2008 (no web version)
- FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11520/Possible_big_buyout_in_the
_frozen_seafood_industry_.html
- IntraFish 23 July 2008 (subscription only)
New fish landing facilities for Hayle harbour
Hayle Fishermen's Association has recently received grant aid of over £40,000 to upgrade the
facilities for fishermen at the harbour.
- FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11524/New_Fish_Landing_Facilities
_for_Hayle_Harbour.html
Retail and foodservice
Friers Quality Award coverage
- Shields Gazette http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/Colmans-chips-in-for-fashion.4311336.jp
Fish & Chip Shop of the Year Competition
Interview with Nikki Hawkins from Seafish about the national Fish & Chip Shop of the Year
competition starting today
- Drivetime, BBC Radio Northamptonshire 21 July 2008 (no web version)
'Fish and chips? It's healthy' says boss of new Big Jim's takeaway
Worn-out fitness fanatics who've burned off the calories at Ponds Forge can replenish their energy levels
- with a 'healthy' meal at Sheffield's newest chippy.
- The South Yorkshire Star http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/39Fish-and-chips-It39s-healthy39.4310086.jp
Consumer and environmental Issues
Americans ate less seafood in 2007 than 2006 - the NOAA revealed
In stark contrast to Ireland where seafood consumption has shown a marked rise according to figures released last week, Americans ate less seafood in 2007 than 2006.
- FishUpdate http://www.fishupdate.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/11525/Americans_ate_less_seafood_
in_2007_than_2006_-_the_NOAA_revealed.html
Europe's largest wind farm to be built in Clyde valley
Europe's biggest onshore wind farm, capable of powering 320,000 homes, was given approval by the Scottish government yesterday.
- The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/scotland/article4375217.ece
- The Herald http://www.theherald.co.uk/search/display.var.2405242.0.europes_biggest_wind_farm
_to_be_built_in_scotland.php
'Time running out' for marine solutions
Marine energy has a vast potential to contribute eco-friendly energy, but has only 10 years to prove itself as a viable technology or risk being eclipsed by other energy sources.
- Press & Journal 22 July 2008 (no web version)
Why chips are down for fat kids
It's the school holidays so the size 18 uniforms won't be billowing on washing lines up and down the country just yet, but how terrible that our kids need such big clothes.
- The Sun http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1452397.ece
Don't let the rise in food prices ruin your diet
An article about the rise in food prices and different methods to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the budget. Includes oily fish.
- Daily Express http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/53520/Don-t-let-rise-in-food-prices-ruin-your-diet
Fuel cost rises hit rescuers
The RNLI, which is a charity, has told its lifeboats to slow down to save diesel.
- The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/career_and_jobs/public_sector/article4367550.ece
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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