All Fish articles – Page 79
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Fish: bones/odour deter public
When examined as a whole, the market for fish in the UK has become stagnant. Volume sales are the same as they were in 1995 at 330,000 tonnes, while value sales have increased by just 8% to £1.6bn in 1995-2000. This level of growth is insufficient...
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Morrisons debuts in Wales while stocks run low during major
Two new stores and three refits pepped up our weekly shop. Tesco, Carlton, was being refurbished to make room for food to go, a new fish counter and new freezers. However, stocks were low, especially in the freezers where turkeys and Christmas food...
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DEFRA streamlines its structure
DEFRA has unveiled a new, streamlined management board. The structure is divided into three streams: environmental protection, food, farming and fisheries, and rural affairs. There are also three professional streams: science, veterinary advice and...
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Some Stateside buyers may switch their sources of supply US move makes Andean tuna more competitive The US House of Representatives has voted to extend preferential trade treatment to Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru until 2006. This...
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Canners in Seattle interested in promotions after a period of inactivity Canned salmon promotional activity now switches to pinks Sales of red salmon in the run up to Christmas are reported to be better than expected, due no doubt to the heavy...
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Vertical integration of the process from sea to plate' at John West powerhouse in Victoria Minimum handling ethos key to Heinz Seychelles operation Kit Davies The Seychelles Heinz has now consolidated its ambitious growth programme for the...
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Pilchard ban looms Another complete ban on pilchard fishing by the Namibian government is possible. With this season's fishing only a few weeks away, tests have shown fewer than normal shoals in three key areas. Six years ago, Namibia banned all...
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Malaysia plans to be more actively involved in the tuna business Thai canners looking to growth in added value Clive Beddall, Bangkok Thailand's tuna canners are predicting more growth in the added value sector of the UK market. Packers...
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Canadian processors alarmed by reports of threat to Fraser run Pink salmon pack likely to return to normality With retail tuna prices being forced upwards, attention is now switching to red and pink salmon. North American canners have been...
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Pricing dilemma for canners as pack 25% larger than last year's Multipack route beckons Opening prices for new season Alaskan Salmon are expected shortly now that the extent of the Canadian pack is known and product is making its way down to...
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Promotional activity will be scaled back until fishing improves in South Africa/Peru Sardine prices to rise as El Niño's return feared Poor sardine catches are being reported by Portuguese fishermen at a time when canners are under pressure to...
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Takeover comes hot on heels of stake in Gruppo Russo Princes grows further with Oxbridge purchase Clive Beddall Princes Foods has consolidated its position as a force in retail and foodservice markets by buying one of its majorrivals, Oxbridge...
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Adequate supplies of 213g but prices will be higher than expected No more Canada reds as Fraser run total failure' Reports from Seattle suggest negotiations have commenced between the UK salmon importers and packers now that it seems unlikely...
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Seattle sources report unusually high quality for Bristol Bay fish Multiples to offer red talls at pre-Christmas £1.99 At least two major supermarkets are going to feature red talls (418g) this Christmas according to trade sources. The...
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Some supermarkets reported to be considering own labels for pouch format Tuna prices set to rise Although tuna raw material prices have steadied over the last few weeks, prices are about to rise at retail level, reflecting the second phase of...