A Scottish government survey has revealed that a record number of mussels were produced in the country last year.
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A Scottish government survey has revealed that a record number of mussels were produced in the country last year.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year famously sang Andy Williams. However, had the American singer been born in Poole, Dorset then he probably would have been singing about the opening of the clam and cockle season, and not yuletide fun.
If you’ve ever wondered about the carbon footprint of your favourite seafood products, then wonder no more – a new online tool is here to help.
High in protein and low in fat, the humble (and affordable) mussel is an underappreciated and unloved seafood superstar. However, in addition to its benefits to us as a vitamin-rich food source, new research has revealed that farmed mussels also play a key role in improving the health of our oceans.
High-quality Scottish mackerel is proving popular in Japan with sales surging and more demand expected.
Swapping red meat for ‘forage fish’ such as sardines, herring and anchovies could save up to 750,000 lives a year newly-published data suggests.
Next time you’re blissfully tucking into your favourite seafood dish remember these stark images of the crew of a prawn trawler being rescued after their vessel sank off the coast of Argyll.
A seafood business in Killybegs, Ireland has opened a centre to showcase locally-caught seafood, including Albacore Tuna.
A new report by the Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation (CFPO), which represents fishermen all over Cornwall, highlights the value of seafood to the county, but also demonstrates the diverse, and overlooked, range of wonderful produce right on the UK’s doorstep.
A few years ago I embarked on a quest to discover a magical, wonderful, or even just half-decent, Whelk recipe. The quest is over!