Dreaming of the scent of sizzling sardines lifting up off a white-hot barbeque into the still air of a hot summer’s evening? Then dream no more seafood-loving chums, Cornish sardine season is underway!
Seafood
Record year for Scottish mussel industry
A Scottish government survey has revealed that a record number of mussels were produced in the country last year.
Rejoice: Poole clam and cockle season underway
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.
Carbon-curious consumer? The new Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool is for you
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.
A hidden benefit of eating mussels revealed
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.
Our new favourite fish: Sand sole
High-quality Scottish mackerel is proving popular in Japan with sales surging and more demand expected.
Scottish mackerel proving popular in Japan
High-quality Scottish mackerel is proving popular in Japan with sales surging and more demand expected.
Supermarket Safari: The Surprising Joy of Overseas Fish Counters
We’ve developed a fascination for overseas supermarkets. Whilst the tourists do their thing, we’re out seeking supermarket fish counters.
Seafood superheroes: Sardines, herring and anchovies could save your life
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.
Unveiling the Seafood Secrets of Railay, Thailand
Many travel bloggers write about the breath-taking beauty of Railay, Thailand and its turquoise sea, powder-sugar sands and picture-postcard setting. However, we weren’t in town in search of yet more advertiser-friendly superlatives. No, we were on a mission to discover more about the area’s seafood.