Members of Ireland’s fishing sector, seafood processors and retailers gathered last month for an event showcasing the potential of skate, spurdog and red gurnard.
Seafood
Report: fishing the world’s most dangerous job
Ever wonder about the men and women out in all hours – and all conditions – behind that lovely piece of cod, hake, turbot, monkfish… on your plate?
UK seafood industry bouncing back
The UK seafood industry is beginning to show signs of recovery following the challenges of Brexit, Covid 19, and global supply chain difficulties.
Popular UK scampi range relaunched
Young’s Seafood has relaunched its entire scampi range in a bid to ‘inspire lapsed and new shoppers’ and make the products ‘top of mind’.
Sustainable UK seafood celebrated at prestigious awards
A lobster fisherman from Jersey and Cornish sardines were among those recognised at this year’s Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aqua Stewardship Council (ASC) awards.
Study reveals once widespread oyster reefs
A new study has found that European flat oysters once formed extensive reefs along much of Europe’s coastline.
Seafood firm launches jumbo cod ‘fakeaway’ amid rising fish & chip prices
Leading UK seafood company Youngs has unveiled a Jumbo Cod Special which it says will appeal to consumers wanting the genuine takeaway experience of the local chippy at home.
John Dory isn’t a poet (and we know it)
Research commissioned for the Marine Stewardship Council’s Sustainable Seafood September campaign has revealed that 12% of those polled believed John Dory to be a famous poet – and not one of the UK’s best fish to eat.
Aldi expands UK seafood line-up: more British-sourced fish
Supermarket chain Aldi says it has invested more than £45m in the British seafood industry over the past 12 months.
How The Royal Navy is helping to restore native oysters
An unlikely collaboration between the Royal Navy and a native oyster restoration project is aiming to help restore oyster populations and improve water quality in the Solent, Hampshire.