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World’s oldest fisheries exhibition turns 50

02 August, 2010 - By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
Norway’s biennial fisheries exhibition, Nor-Fishing, gives the fishing industry — from local fishermen to fisheries ministers — the chance to discuss common problems and opportunities, which is becoming as important, if not more important, than the exhibits themselves.
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On the Spot: Moe Bader, Oceana Grill

02 August, 2010 - By Christine Blank, SeafoodSource contributing editor
The manager of the popular oyster and seafood house talks to SeafoodSource about reducing its Gulf oyster offerings, which has shifted the atmosphere of the restaurant.
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Editor’s picks: Thai Union on the move

29 July, 2010 - By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
Thai Union Frozen Products’ acquisition of MW Brands and its iconic John West brand topped this week’s SeafoodSource’s coverage.
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Australia’s ‘gates’ wide open

28 July, 2010 - By James Wright, SeaFood Business associate editor
An extensive variety of high-end seafood items from Australia is making a big impression with U.S. buyers and chefs. Australia is making a concerted effort to tap into the coveted U.S. market, and one of its focuses is, naturally, shrimp.
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Where's all the fish feed R&D?

23 July, 2010 - By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London, England
Dragon Feeds is working toward the development and production of a truly sustainable alternative to fishmeal. But there's an apparent lack of R&D being conducted by the big boys in the aqua-feed industry, says Tony Smith, the Welsh company's managing director.
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Editor's picks: Frozen is fresh

22 July, 2010 - By James Wright, SeaFood Business associate editor
Questions about the freshness of frozen seafood, marine spatial planning and the ongoing catfish fight in the United States were highlights of this week’s SeafoodSource news coverage.
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Shaking the ‘frozen’ stigma

21 July, 2010 - By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
It seems more seafood companies are realizing the attributes of frozen seafood, taking greater care in handling and storing it and ensuring it’s thawed properly. But is reversing the misperception that frozen seafood is inferior to fresh too tall of an order to overcome?
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Media watch: Underneath the oil

21 July, 2010 - By April Forristall, SeafoodSource assistant editor
While getting the word out that Gulf seafood is safe to eat is still extremely important, other seafood-related stories may not be getting the attention they deserve.
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Debunking the cholesterol myth

19 July, 2010 - By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
A new study says prawn consumption has absolutely no effect on blood cholesterol levels. But many healthcare professionals still give out-of-date advice and tell patients with high blood cholesterol to cut back on prawns and other shellfish.
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Editor's picks: Pulpo Paul

15 July, 2010 - By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
Fraser River sockeye salmon, bluefin tuna farmed in Japan and a psychic octopus from Germany piqued SeafoodSource readers' interest this week.
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