All Fish articles – Page 81

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    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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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    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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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    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...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    In the face of severe shortages, the industry needs to have more options' Farmed haddock viability trials supported by M&S Marks and Spencer is backing a ground-breaking project to test the commercial viability of farming haddock. The...

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    FISH

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    UK landings in decline At many of the main UK markets, landings of fish have fallen significantly over the last 18 months. The hardest hit have been the Scottish ports with landings down to just a fifth on previous figures, and the Scots now...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Farmed cod volume should rise sharply in a few years There is no doubt that the UK cod fishery is in serious difficulty, and the debate continues long and hard over whether the current closure measures instigated by the EU will be sufficient to...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Wild salmon flown in Tesco is bringing in Alaskan salmon by plane so the fish can be sold just 72 hours after being caught. Planes are taking off every day from Ketchikan Airport, Alaska, to bring the US state's wild salmon to supermarkets across...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Price of fresh tuna likely to be pushed up by Taliban war Rumours were rife last week that the price of fresh tuna FOB Indonesia was likely to rise due to the war against the Taliban, but such is its current popularity that consumers seem unlikely...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Value-for-money salmon provides entry point; chilled ready meals best performer Younger consumers key to 8% rise in sales value The trend of rising fish sales against a background of buoyant prices is continuing. According to the latest Seafish...

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    John West - grizzly bear fights back

    2001-08-25T00:00:00Z

    "In an advertising world dominated by celebrities, sex and high production values, it's refreshing to see an ad that is genuinely funny and conveys a core message true to the product. The ad's appeal lies in the humour of the grizzly bear fighting...

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    FISH: Buyers worried about prospect of herring price rises

    2001-08-11T00:00:00Z

    If you are a herring buyer, the period from July to September is a tense one under normal circumstances. But this year buyers are wringing their hands in despair. A reduced UK quota to just over 60,000 tonnes, with strict monitoring of landings and...

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    Canned fish: Innovation from Scots

    2001-08-04T00:00:00Z

    Canned salmon has lagged behind in the battle to innovate canned foods due to the remoteness of the main production source, Alaska. But recently there have been new ranges introduced using farmed salmon, which is available all year round. The two...

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    Recruitment: Supermanager

    2001-07-28T00:00:00Z

    When change is a priority and the senior team has its work cut out dealing with the core business, it's time to call in the interim executive. John West reports Retailers and manufacturers need to keep re-inventing themselves in the race to keep...

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    CANNED FISH: Namibia's production of pilchards slashed 50%

    2001-07-28T00:00:00Z

    New season delayed due to poor weather and abnormal sea temperatures Production of pilchards in Namibia has been cut by 50% under a conservation programme recently introduced by the government to preserve a dwindling fishing resource. Three...

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    The Grocer focus on Scotland: Fish

    2001-07-21T00:00:00Z

    A passion for smoking Smoked fish offers the biggest opportunity for growth believes Scot Trout, a co-operative of 14 leading trout farmers which produces 90% of Scotland's trout output. Managing director Muir Hunter says the cooperative has seen...

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    The Grocer focus on Scotland: fish

    2001-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Moving with the rising tide of innovation The drive to improve the quality of catches is being matched by efforts to improve traceability and innovative NPD says Nicki Holmyard The major processors, led by pressure from retailers, are demanding...

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    The Grocer focus on Scotland: Food from Scotland Excellence

    2001-07-21T00:00:00Z

    Overall Winner The undoubted pick of the bunch this year were the Scallop and Bacon Brochettes from Dawnfresh. This won the fish and seafood category and took the Supreme award by unanimous decision of the judging panel. The product is part of...

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    Young's strikes ethical stance with hoki starting a Fish fo

    2001-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Fish brand Young's is poised to play the ethical card by introducing an "environmentally-certified" fish to the UK. New Zealand hoki ­ which has similarities to cod ­ will reach British plates by the autumn. This type of fish ­ also known as Blue...

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    Shellfish: Crabstick consumption

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    An increase in the volume of crabsticks consumed by UK households illustrates the consumer's growing demand for snack foods, says the Sea Fish Industry Authority. At the beginning of March 1999, annual household consumption of crabsticks stood at...

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    The Grocer focus on Denmark: Finding fresh approaches to sel

    2001-06-16T00:00:00Z

    Adding value is key to Denmark's fish industry as it seeks to counterbalance dwindling supplies and boost its vigorous seafood export trade says Nicki Holmyard Denmark is one of the world's top 20 fishing nations, but, in line with other countries...