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Q&A: ‘Four Fish’ author talks GE fish, bluefin

By James Wright, SeaFood Business senior editor
30 March, 2012
“Four Fish” author and sustainable seafood advocate Paul Greenberg touches on everything from genetically engineered fish and aquaculture’s growth to the plight of bluefin tuna and his next book, “The Fish Next Door.”
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March’s most-read: Fraud isn’t funny

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
29 March, 2012
Here’s a look this month’s five most-read stories and commentaries.
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The gender issue

By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
29 March, 2012
Of the 64 speaking slots at this month’s North Atlantic Seafood Forum, only four were allotted to women, including Norwegian Fisheries Minister Lisbeth Berg-Hansen. But that’s about to change.
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Keep it simple: Asda’s new seafood initiative

By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
27 March, 2012
One of the biggest problems for retailers has been getting those who experiment with a wide variety of fish when eating out to maintain that enthusiasm when filling their shopping baskets.
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Webinar: Be a better communicator

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
26 March, 2012
The third and final installment in SeafoodSource’s series of communication-themed webinars and conferences will be held on Tuesday.
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Road to Brussels: On trend

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
22 March, 2012
Salmon-based chips? Caviar on the go? Shellfish Jelly Shots? Here’s a look at the trends among this year’s 37 Seafood Prix d’Elite finalists, as the new products competition enters its 11th year.
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Gallery: An up-close look at Boston

By SeafoodSource staff
20 March, 2012
Here’s an up-close look at the 2012 International Boston Seafood Show and Seafood Processing America.
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Will China triumph in krill market?

By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
16 March, 2012
It is only a matter of time before China becomes the largest player in the South Antarctic krill fishery. 
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One last look at Boston

By SeafoodSource staff
15 March, 2012
Here’s one last look at the 2012 International Boston Seafood Show and Seafood Processing America, which concluded on Tuesday.
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Fraud isn’t funny

By James Wright, SeaFood Business senior editor
14 March, 2012
A conference on stopping seafood fraud at this week’s International Boston Seafood Show had some good stories. More people need to hear them.
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Boston blog: Final thoughts

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
14 March, 2012
SeafoodSource wraps up this year’s International Boston Seafood Show and Seafood Processing America with a few final thoughts.
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Boston blog: A successful three days

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
13 March, 2012
The 2012 International Boston Seafood Show is over. Here’s a look at Day 3 of the annual event.
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Show wrap-up: A lift from economy

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
13 March, 2012
Mary Larkin, VP of seafood expositions for event organizer Diversified Business Communications and publisher of SeaFood Business magazine and SeafoodSource.com, talks about a successful 2012 International Boston Seafood Show.
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Ask the Editor: Bold, adventurous flavors

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
13 March, 2012
SeaFood Business Associate Publisher and Editor Fiona Robison talks about how American consumers are becoming more adventurous when it comes to eating seafood.
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Boston blog: Strengthening the Maine brand

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
12 March, 2012
Maine Gov. Paul LePage dropped by the SeafoodSource booth at the International Boston Seafood Show to talk about the need to strengthen the Maine brand.
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Positive mood on show floor

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
12 March, 2012
SeafoodSource Editor Steven Hedlund reports from the show floor on Day 2 of the International Boston Seafood Show.
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Boston blog: Sen. Brown walks show floor

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
09 March, 2012
U.S. Sen. Scott Brown of Massachusetts was among the politicians who walked the floor of the International Boston Seafood Show on Sunday.
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SeaFood Business goes global

By Fiona Robinson, SeaFood Business editor and associate publisher
05 March, 2012
The March issue of SeaFood Business marks the official launch of its expanded coverage.
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PCU LOGO Webinar: Framing the Message About Seafood

By SeafoodSource staff
02 March, 2012
Listen to the recording and download the presentation from the February 2012 webinar titled "Framing the Message About Seafood". 
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‘Seismic change’ in UK’s pelagic fishery

By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
02 March, 2012
The large fines issued in Scotland to a former processor and 17 fishermen for “black fishing” offenses are a stark reminder of just how far the UK’s pelagic fishery has come.
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February’s most-read: More Alaska salmon

By Steven Hedlund, SeafoodSource editor
29 February, 2012
Here’s a rundown of the five most-read stories and commentaries of February 2012.
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Road to Boston: Catch it live

By SeafoodSource staff
29 February, 2012
Can’t make it to the 2012 International Boston Seafood Show but interested in participating in the education program? This year, SeafoodSource is streaming two conferences live via Ustream, both for free.
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Future’s bright for Loch Fyne Oysters

By Nicki Holmyard, SeafoodSource contributing editor
28 February, 2012
Loch Fyne Oysters’ Bruce Davidson talks about what a seven-figure investment in the Scottish company means for its future.
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Pangasius first for Boston

By Mike Urch, SeafoodSource contributing editor
27 February, 2012
Vietnam’s first fully integrated and GlobalGAP-certified pangasius farming and processing operation will be featured at next month’s International Boston Seafood Show.
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Damanaki: Healthy stocks equal profitability

By Jason Holland, SeafoodSource contributing editor reporting from London
17 February, 2012
With just months to go, Commissioner Damanaki is pressing MEPs to back her CFP reform proposals. She says wholesale change is the only way to bring long-term viability to Europe’s fishing industry.
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