All Fish articles – Page 76
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Salvesen names new chairman
European logistics group Christian Salvesen has appointed David Fish as chairman with effect from October 1 2003.Fish, who has been a non-executive director since last October, will take over from Jonathan Fry who plans to retire at the end...
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Fish scales up the protein market
With meat and poultry under pressure from from cheap imports and the aftermath of BSE and foot and mouth disease, fish is the brightest spot in this market and a major profit opportunity.The smartest suppliers are overcoming consumer...
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Princes adds tuna value
Princes Foods has joined forces with the Slimming World brand to launch its first range of added value tuna products. Six products make up the initial offering with typical recipes including tuna with a lime and black pepper dressing and tuna in...
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A catch for Shetland
Shetland Catch, the largest primary pelagic processor in Europe, is in the advanced stage of discussions with secondary fish processor Shetland Smokehouse over the acquisition of the company. Shetland Catch MD Derek Leask said: "The natural...
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Largo to supply Cape Cod kettle chips
Irish food manufacturer and distributor Largo Food Exports has struck a deal with US kettle-cooked potato chip supplier Cape Cod Potato Chips to bring its brand to Europe.Under the deal Largo will manufacturer and distribute Cape Cod’s...
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Thomas swells the Waitrose buying team
Waitrose has made Rupert Thomas central buyer for one of its core grocery divisions. His responsibilities include home baking, condiments, spices and packet sauce, sugar, pasta, rice and pulses. He will also manage buying for canned fish and...
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£3m for friendly fish farming
Kit Davies Wales has the potential to lead the world in developing a sustainable approach to the fishing industry, according to Welsh economic development minister Andrew Davies. The claim was made during the launch of AqWa Aquaculture...
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Sir; re: Prawn waste blasted' The Grocer, February 22
In the UK more than 90% of the prawns used in the classic prawn sandwich are from coldwater prawns and the main supplying country has been Iceland. In a recent statement issued by Iceland's ministry of fisheries about the policies and...
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JS and Co-op make MSC pledges
Kit Davies Marine Stewardship Council chief executive Brendan May says Sainsbury's commitment to source all wild fish from sustainable fisheries by 2010 "sends strong signals to other retailers". May said he hoped other retailers "would...
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FSA's tuna warning to pregnant women
Food safety chiefs have updated their advice on eating tuna for pregnant or breastfeeding women. The Food Standards Agency is advising them to limit their consumption to no more than two medium sized cans a week due to the presence of mercury in...
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Budgens focuses on promotions
Budgens is tightening its focus on price promotions with the appointment of Phil Punter to the newly-created role ofbuying controller. While maintaining his role as senior buyer for fresh meat, poultry and fish, Punter will take responsibility...
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More fish farm data priority' says SEPA
Kit Davies Scottish aquaculture has been given the thumbs up from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency on the issue of harmful algal blooms. However SEPA has accepted there is a need for more data. Blooms are groups of naturally...
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Salmon farmers watch Chile
Kit Davies & Nicki Holmyard Hackles are being raised among Scotland's salmon farming industry at the threat of cheaper fish from Norway being allowed into the EU. According to Scottish sources, Brussels has been making noises that it is set...
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Asda fish boosted as Simpson upgrades
Kit Davies Asda fish supplier Simpson Seafish has just completed a major upgrade of its Hull plant with a £250,000 spend on new processing and packing machinery. The new capacity allows it to undertake a major new business deal with Asda,...
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Young's Bluecrest's Young 'Uns Flipper Dippers has emerged a
The fish fillet pieces in batter product led a three-strong Young ‘Uns range aimed at children. It gained distribution in 66% of multiple grocery outlets within five months of its July launch, according to ACNielsen. Consumer trial rate was…
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The colour of Scottish anger
Scottish Quality Salmon has hit out at Brussels' moves to reduce the levels of canthaxanthin permitted in salmon farming. The chemical is added to salmon feed to create the pink colour of the fish's flesh. An SQS spokesman said: "The Standing...
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Dispatches - global update
Duty rumoursEU chiefs have denied reports they were considering reducing duty on tuna from Thailand and the Philippines. However, sources in Bangkok confirmed discussions had taken place. Objections by Spain, Italy and France would make any...
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Dispatches - global update
Alaskan gloomOne of Alaska's largest salmon canning companies is to cease trading after sustaining massive losses, according to sources in Seattle. A statement by the Wards Cove Co amounted to an admission the sustainability of salmon...
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Local's Cornish Factor
With a name like that he could have been a rock 'n roll star. But then Rick Stein, current king of ITV's celebrity chef circuit, and the guy who has, in recent years, become a one-man British fish promotion board, probably has more fans than your...
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Scotland predicts fish boom
Scottish aquaculture products are predicted to be worth more than £100m by 2010, the British Marine Finfish Association's executive director Richard Slaski said at its annual meeting. Slaski's vision includes annual production of 25,000 tonnes...