Editorial commentaries on the domestic and global seafood industry.
By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
02 October, 2012
The proposed Aquaculture and Freshwater Fisheries Bill in Scotland is causing a measure of disquiet amongst salmon farmers, not the least because in its present form it will bring in more stringent controls to an already heavily regulated industry.
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By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
01 October, 2012
The UK’s largest inland fish market is set to have GBP 4 million (USD 6.5 million) worth of improvements made during the next 12 to 18 months, including a new roof and extra storage space.
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By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
21 September, 2012
In adhering to the strict sourcing policies of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, caterers gave a big shot in the arm to the sustainable seafood movement.
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By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
18 September, 2012
It is estimated that only 10 percent of children in the United States meet the recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to eat a variety of seafood twice a week, so there is a lot of room for improvement.
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By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
17 September, 2012
According to Lisbeth Berg-Hansen, Norway’s minister for fisheries and coastal affairs, the country's coastal activity is thriving —
with 2011 landings setting catch value records — because they have done things correctly.
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By Melissa Wood, SeaFood Business assistant editor
16 September, 2012
Environmental Defense Fund enlists big names, including former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton III, to support its pro-catch shares campaign.
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By Fiona Robinson, SeaFood Business editor and associate publisher
13 September, 2012
The distinct sound of packing tape being applied to Styrofoam boxes marks the end of the Asian Seafood Exposition held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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By SeafoodSource staff
11 September, 2012
I’ve been in Hong Kong for a week now with publisher Mary Larkin. We transitioned over the weekend from the SeaWeb Seafood Summit to the Asian Seafood Exposition. Here are some highlights of the past two days on the second event of the trip.
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By Fiona Robinson, SeaFood Business editor and associate publisher
10 September, 2012
The final day of the 10th International Seafood Summit in Hong Kong on Saturday brought another sustainable seafood topics to learn about.
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By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
07 September, 2012
September brings the start of the native oyster eating season. However, the United Kingdom’s traditional but diminutive oyster has lost considerable ground to the successful and resilient Pacific species to the point that today the native is unfortunately often unrecognized as being an oyster.
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By Fiona Robinson, SeaFood Business editor and associate publisher
06 September, 2012
As the first day of the 10th International Seafood Summit in Hong Kong came to a close it was clear through the many discussions about sustainable seafood that the dialog has moved well beyond the basic question of “what is sustainability?”
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By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
04 September, 2012
With the need for aquaculture increasing to meet demand for seafood, a number of farmed species are under production, but none are without issues and salmon seems to have more than its fair share.
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By Fiona Robinson, SeaFood Business editor and associate publisher
04 September, 2012
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since the first Seafood Summit, which at that time addressed issues that were foreign to many in attendance.
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By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
31 August, 2012
Is adverse publicity behind the dramatic year-over-year decline in pangasius sales in Europe?
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By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
27 August, 2012
Rusnadi Padjung, deputy assistant for investment with the Indonesian Ministry for Regional Development (KPDT), says the growing international demand for pole-and-line tuna could revitalize Indonesia’s fishery within five years.
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By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
24 August, 2012
Rusnadi Padjung, deputy assistant for investment with the Indonesian Ministry for Regional Development (KPDT), says the growing international demand for pole-and-line tuna could revitalize Indonesia’s fishery within five years.
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By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
21 August, 2012
A new poll shows that 20 percent of UK households never serve seafood, despite the retail market for fish rising to GBP 2.89 billion last year, compared to GBP 2.76 million in 2010.
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By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
20 August, 2012
Following on from Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee celebrations earlier in the year, the UK’s National Federation of Fishmongers is holding its diamond jubilee annual British Fish Craft Championships next month.
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By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
10 August, 2012
UK consumer resistance to underutilized species is starting to wane thanks to celebrity chefs, fishing documentaries and social networking. And according to Sainsbury’s, the leaning toward such fish will grow over the next two decades.
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By SeafoodSource staff
07 August, 2012
Frank Green, head of seafood for the Morrison's, the UK's fourth largest supermarket chain, talks about the company's plan to expand its seafood business.
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By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
06 August, 2012
Results of research carried out by Norwegian universities and institutions will be presented at Nor-Fishing, but in Norwegian only. If the event wants to attract more foreign visitors, that needs to change.
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By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
27 July, 2012
Seafood labeling is again a hot topic in European retail, thanks to a new survey by a consumer watchdog. But incoming legislation has the potential to overwhelm and put off consumers.
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By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
24 July, 2012
Building a media brand from the ground up — establishing a voice within the industry globally and gaining your trust and loyalty as readers — has been my most rewarding accomplishment here at SeafoodSource.
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By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
24 July, 2012
UK trout sales are slipping, but Dawnfresh Seafoods’ Alastair Salvesen is working hard to reverse that trend and “make trout the new salmon.”
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By SeafoodSource staff
24 July, 2012
Per-capita seafood consumption has changed little over the last couple of years and the explanation is simple; you’re asking the wrong people for answers and targeting the wrong people to buy seafood.
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