Commentary

Big quota brings big challenges

April Forristall — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:19:04 GMT

Norway’s whitefish sector has learned there are downsides to its record Barents Sea cod allocation.

Breeding better fish for aquaculture production

April Forristall — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:41:10 GMT

While there are objections worldwide to genetically modified fish, salmon reared to perform better or to have particular characteristics through genetic selection breeding programs are the future of the industry.

Seafood farming? Take to the seas!

Sean Murphy — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:23:48 GMT

Ocean-based aquaculture is not a new concept, but if we are to get serious about meeting future seafood market demands, we'd better step up the large-scale, open-ocean seafood farming.

‘Stop demonizing FADs’

April Forristall — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:51:12 GMT

President and CEO of Bumble Bee Foods LLP, Chris Lischewski, in his role as chair of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), explains why outlawing fish aggregating devices (FADs) would be a mistake with severe consequences.

Aquaculture is agriculture, exports and jobs

April Forristall — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:40:31 GMT

Aquaculture has the potential to effectively contribute to increasing U.S. exports over the next decade, providing new jobs and economic opportunities for those in rural America.

Economic downturn affect on the seafood industry

April Forristall — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:09:54 GMT

A recent analysis of seafood markets in France, Spain and Italy, undertaken by Correard Consulting for Seafood Scotland, showed some marked differences in the way the economic downturn has affected the seafood industries in France, Spain and Italy and impacted on sales strategies.

At last, headway on EU discards ban

Anne Beaney — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:22:53 GMT

European fisheries ministers have finally agreed to implement a series of bans on discarding fish at sea but it’s not the deal many were hoping for.

Webinar: Framing the Message About Seafood

Amanda Whitmore — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:08:01 GMT

Webinar: Framing the Message About Seafood SeafoodSource Staff Listen to the recording and download the presentation from the February 2012 webinar titled " Framing the Message About Seafood ". Listen to the recording and download the presentation from the February 2012 webinar " Framing

Marine Harvest plans organic salmon farm

Steve Hedlund — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:21:49 GMT

A world leader in the seafood industry, Marine Harvest, plans to invest EUR 3.5 million to develop a new organic salmon farm site at Shot Head in Bantry Bay.

Retailing finfish just got easier!(2)

Sarah Russell — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:17:10 GMT

This exclusive survey and accompanying 34-page report take an in-depth look at American consumers’ finfish-purchasing behaviors at the retail level. Curious? Watch this two-minute video clip.

Ask the Editor: Global whitefish supply(2)

Sarah Russell — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:53:03 GMT

In the latest installment of Ask the Editor, SeafoodSource fields the question: “With all the talk about rising whitefish quotas worldwide, what will the implications be in terms of consumption?” In the latest installment of Ask the Editor, SeafoodSource fields the question: “With all the talk about rising whitefish quotas worldwide, what will the implications be in terms of consumption? Obviously, global seafood demand is growing, especially in Asia. But do you think that these wild species will be in higher demand in specific markets?”

CFP reform: Devil will be in the details

Steve Hedlund — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:44:19 GMT

It’s just two days until EU Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki unveils her proposals for the reform of Europe’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). But with support not having reached a level she would have hoped for, just how much will her far-reaching package be watered down?

Q&A: ‘Action before legislation’ JH

Steve Hedlund — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:48:31 GMT

Less than two weeks ago ClientEarth unveiled its Sustainable Seafood Coalition (SSC), which it has tasked with taking the lead on eliminating fish discards in the U.K. seafood industry. The environmental law organization has secured the participation of many of the country’s leading brands and supermarkets, but with the market already awash with sustainability and eco-label campaigns won’t this just add to the confusion? ClientEarth's first marine scientist Melissa Pritchard thinks not and tells SeafoodSource that greater clarity could be just months away.

Video: Recap of Vancouver Seafood Summit

Mercedes Grandin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:05:41 GMT

SeafoodSource provides coverage the 2011 Seafood Summit in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Cheap smoked salmon does industry no favors

Application Administrator — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:05:15 GMT

British retailers promoted smoked salmon heavily in the run-up to Christmas and the New Year, with one supermarket discounting the product at 50 percent. But the quality of smoked salmon varied greatly, depending on the retailer and price, and that’s bad for the industry.

Media watch: Discrediting DHA?

Steve Hedlund — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:14:30 GMT

Fish oil’s overwhelmingly positive reputation takes a hit with the release of a study finding that DHA consumption has no effect on postpartum depression or infant cognitive development. Is it fair?

Are the days of kippered herring over?

Anne Beaney — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:11:17 GMT

Sainsbury’s is about to start selling sardines as kippers instead of the traditional and more familiar herring. And if sardine kippers sell well in its stores, other UK supermarket chains will surely follow suit, perhaps marking the end of an era for herring kippers.

Video: ESE 2009 - Mary Larkin Interview

Michelle Gayton — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:08:19 GMT

SeafoodSource.com editor Steven Hedlund interviews Mary Larkin, VP of seafood expositions for Diversified Business Communications, talks about the 17th annual European Seafood Exposition.

Video: IBSS 2010 - What’s Chopper’s secret?

Mercedes Grandin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:17:40 GMT

William "Chopper" Young of Wellfleet, Mass., wins the oyster shucking competition at the International Boston Seafood Show for the fourth consecutive year.

Raw bar rally

Mercedes Grandin — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:30:14 GMT

Introducing a raw oyster program is worth the dive. Though oysters can be intimidating, the product’s uniqueness, individuality and sense of place are exactly what U.S. restaurateurs and retailers require to initiate a dialog about seafood with their customers.