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Seafish Media Review 21/07/08 |
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Thursday, 24 July 2008 |
A review of newspaper, magazine, website and broadcast coverage surrounding the seafood industry.
Monday 21 July 2008
Reminder: Tonight on BBC 2 at 8.30pm is 'Chinese Food Made Easy - Seafood'. Chef Ching-He Huang visits Scotland
and uses local produce create an array of Chinese seafood dishes.
Catching and aquaculture
What made pollock palatable?
If you have ever wondered about the fish content of a Birds Eye Omega 3 fish finger or a McDonald's Filet-o-Fish,
the answer is pollock.
- Financial Times http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/cd6ca7be-5454-11dd-aa78-000077b07658.html
Fishermen set sail for bygone era
Commercial fishermen are reverting to wind power in response to soaring fuel prices, as skippers rig their boats with
auxiliary sails to cut the amount of diesel they use.
- Sunday Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/main.jhtml?xml=/earth/2008/07/20/eafish120.xml
Octopuses galore for lobster catchers
Creatures from the Med and Pacific such as skeleton shrimps and red blenny are thriving in the once chilly waters of
Scotland
- The Observer in Scotland http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/jul/20/fishing.wildlife
Mystery plague set to wipe out France's crop of baby oysters
Baby oysters are dying in their millions along the French coast from Normandy to the Mediterranean, puzzling scientists
and plunging France's shellfish industry into crisis.
- The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/mystery-plague-set-to-wipe-out-frances-crop
-of-baby-oysters-872828.html
Birds Eye takes on sustainability chief
Frozen food giant Birds Eye has appointed Peter Hajipieris as director of sustainability and external affairs to spearhead
its first-ever sustainability commitment programme.
- The Grocer 19 July 2008 (subscription only)
Lobsters flourish in first marine reserve (but the crabs aren't happy)
Lobsters have boomed in Britain's first marine nature reserve, where fishing is banned.
- The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/nature/lobsters-flourish-in-first-marine-reserve-but-
the-crabs-arent-
happy-871867.html
- Press & Journal 21 July 2008 (no web version)
- Scottish Daily Star 21 July 2008 (no web version)
- The Sun 21 July 2008 (no web version)
Peer attacked over 'failure' to back Scots fishing sector
The chairman of the House of Lords European Union committee's sub-committee on environment and agriculture was
accused yesterday of trying to deny Scotland a better way forward in managing its fishing.
- Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/747685
Fish
There have been good landings of fish in the West Country leading to a wide range being available, including a large
number of plaice and even some dived plaice.
- Caterer and Hotelkeeper 17 July 2008 (subscription only)
Processing and Imports
Loch Fyne sea change
Loch Fyne Oysters, the seafood company, is looking to expand into new markets overseas as part of a plan to increase
its turnover to £50m in the next five years.
- Sunday Times http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/article4364068.ece
Birds Eye owner Permira goes fishing for Findus
The owner of Captain Birdseye has made a tentative approach to buy Findus, one of the biggest European rivals, in a
move that would give it greater clout in the battle against soaring commodity prices.
- The Sunday Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2008/07/20/cniglo120.xml
- Press & Journal 21 July 2008 (no web version)
Retail and foodservice
Young's drives frozen seafood
Young's, the UK leader in fish, is spearheading a drive to promote the benefits of frozen fish.
- Talking Retail http://www.talkingretail.com/products/10232/Youngs-drives-frozen-seafood.ehtml
Whole Foods raises bar on fish standards
Whole Foods Market announced this week that it is introducing a new and improved sustainable sourcing policy for
farmed seafood.
- The Grocer 19 July 2008 (subscription only)
Seafood sees new opportunities in soup market
As the Campbell Soup Co. prepares to launch in Russia and China, the pre-prepared soup market has never looked
in better shape.
- IntraFish 21 July 2008 (subscription only)
Consumer and environmental Issues
Wind, wave and tide can make our nation world giant in green energy
Scotland has the potential to be to the renewable energy world what Saudi Arabia is to oil, an international conference
will hear today.
- The Scotsman http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland/Wind-wave-and-tide-can.4306793.jp
Killer instinct
A natural-born destroyer, the signal crayfish has crossed the pond. How do you react? Grab one, cook it and eat it -
they're delicious.
- Restaurant Magazine 16 July 2008 (subscription only)
Red alert on the beaches with a rise in toxic tides
Lifeguards and beachgoers face health risks from 'red tide' sea spray this summer, scientists have warned.
- Mail on Sunday 20 July 2008 (no web version)
Killers have whale of a time as numbers grow
Shetland Islands Killer whales have been schooling off Shetland in record numbers, with up to 100 spotted by scientists
feeding together at one time.
- The Times http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article4369237.ece
- The Scotsman 21 July 2008 (no web version)
- Press & Journal http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/748013
Endangered shark spotted off Wales
An 8ft endangered shark has been seen off the western coast of Wales.
- Daily Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/2307845/Endangered-porbeagle-shark-spotted-off-
Welsh-coast.html
Ask the experts: Fishing for heart health
Are you getting your two portions of heart-healthy oily fish a week? Oily fish are a great source of protein, vitamins
and minerals, and they also provide essential long-chain omega-3 fats
- Wales Online http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health-news/2008/07/21/are-you-getting-your-two-portions-of-heart-
healthy-oily-fish-a-week-91466-21374632/
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:
Tom Betts T: 0131 524 8667 E:
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