All Fish articles – Page 64

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    Supermarkets sell farmed fish as 'wild'

    2007-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's and Harrods have been caught out selling farmed fish as wild by an FSA survey that has uncovered widespread inaccuracies in the labelling of seafood.Analysis of fish labelled as 'wild salmon' at both retailers showed the...

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    In Brief: Food for thought; MSC seafood stick; Fish traders merge

    2007-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Food for thought High blood levels of Omega-3 in fish oil may help preserve mental ability in the elderly, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. MSC seafood stick Seafood processor...

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    Six of the Best: frozen food buyers

    2007-05-05T00:00:00Z

    Star buyer: Helena Watson Frozen desserts and ice cream buyer, Sainsbury'sWatson has been in her role for almost two years but has previously traded in petfood, soft drinks and fresh and processed fish products. Before joining...

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    Ministers back bid to combat illegal fishing

    2007-05-05T00:00:00Z

    The government is putting its weight behind an industry-run scheme to stamp out illegal fishing.Ministers said they would go to Brussels to promote a new traceability system that tracks fish from the moment they are caught until they...

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    Fish futures could help processors

    2007-04-30T00:00:00Z

    Norway-based Fish Pool has started to offer cleared futures contracts for salmon this week, after successful trials last year.Traders say it is likely to appeal to processors and suppliers that need to hedge against the hefty price...

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    FSA to shame stores for mislabelling fish

    2007-04-23T00:00:00Z

    Food fraud is under the spotlight again as the FSA prepares to name and shame retailers that sell farmed fish as wild.In a report due in the next ten days, the FSA will identify sea bass, sea bream and salmon as having been mislabelled....

  • Category Report

    Meat Fish and Poultry Supplement

    2007-04-17T00:00:00Z

    Robyn Lewis finds the canned meat and fish industry is trying to appeal to young, health-conscious consumers in an effort to drive sales

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    A caviar that doesn't dent sturgeon stocks

    2007-04-16T00:00:00Z

    A Polish company claims it is now possible to enjoy the authentic taste of caviar without damaging stocks of sturgeon.Warsaw-based Instade Group has launched a product called Tzar Caviar, which is made with mashed fish fillets and...

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    No core species in UK 'are unsustainable'

    2007-03-24T00:00:00Z

    All the core lines of wild fish sold in the UK are now sustainably sourced, claims major seafood supplier Young's. While environmental groups complain fish stocks are dangerously over-exploited, Young's deputy chief executive Mike Parker...

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    Young's brings basa to British supermarkets

    2007-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Seafood giant Young's is bringing innovation to the frozen fish sector by introducing the UK's first branded product using the Vietnamese farmed fish basa. The launch of basa - which is farmed in the Mekong Delta - comes as shoppers are...

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    Waitrose/M&S top sustainable fish table

    2007-03-21T08:17:00Z

    Waitrose and Marks & Spencer have topped the Marine Conservation Society's Sustainable Supermarket League Table, which examines the UK supermarkets' commitment to sourcing fish from responsibly managed fisheries.Tesco and Sainsbury's ranked...

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    Retailer visit - William Wight

    2007-03-19T09:44:00Z

    Size of shop: 1,200 sq ftEstablished: 1929Total number of lines: 2,000+Speciality: Traditional sweets and dry cured baconStep into Wm Wight on North Shields fish quay and be forgiven for thinking you've stepped back in...

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    Retailer visit William Wight

    2007-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Step into Wm Wight on North Shields fish quay and be forgiven for thinking you've stepped back in time.The small grocery store, established in 1929, is full to bursting with Berwick Cockles, Coltsfoot Rock, Comptons Gravy Salt and...

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    Shropshire salmon seals Russian deal

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    A smokehouse in rural Shropshire is claiming to be the first British business to export organic produce to Russia. The Organic Smokehouse in Clunbury has clinched a six-figure deal with Russian food distributor Arivera for its...

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    From around the world - India

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    India Indian companies will offer a diverse range of food and drink products, from herbs and spices to meat and fish. Parampara Food will be showcasing its 25 variants of spice mixes as well as its Heat & Eat and Ready to Cook...

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    From around the world

    2007-03-03T00:00:00Z

    New ZealandNew Zealand is best known for its high-quality meat and fish, but drinks company Ice Republic will be demonstrating that the country also has some innovative drinks manufacturers. It will be demonstrating its...

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    Farmed cod pioneer hits out at detractors

    2007-02-24T00:00:00Z

    The farmed cod pioneer behind the No Catch ...Just Cod brand has responded angrily to damning criticism of its organic aquaculture operations in Shetland. Johnson Seafarms was accused of keeping fish in near permanent artificial light in...

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    In the can

    2007-02-17T00:00:00Z

    Skipjack TunaCanned tuna importers are concerned recent press coverage highlighting the impending disaster facing blue fin tuna may hit their business. "Consumers reading in the national press that the overfishing of blue...

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    Asda boycotts monkfish

    2007-02-01T08:22:00Z

    Asda has stopped selling monkfish in its stores because it is concerned about the overfishing of monkfish stocks.“Our customers expect us to do everything we can to protect fish stocks, so we've decided to ban monkfish sales as a precaution...

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    Revamp gives kick to Waitrose frozen

    2007-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Frozen meat and fish can be just as interesting as fresh, Waitrose has found. The chain relaunched its frozen meat and fish offer in November and sales have surged, said buyer Sally Brooks. "Our recent sales increases show shoppers are...