Four top Brazilian sushi chefs have taken part in a five-day trade visit to Scotland designed to promote UK seafood and boost exports to South America. The Brazilian chefs on a tour of Peterhead fishmarket… Their trip, supported by Seafood…
In a report issued earlier this year, WWF commissioned an analysis of UK seafood consumption, and the huge volumes that are imported without reference to how it is caught or produced. Going beyond sustainability certification, WWF argued for a wholesale…
Organisers behind a mentoring programme that aims to encourage the growth of seafood tourism in Scotland say that the scheme has ‘proven to be a success’, reports Paul Scott. The series of webinars, created as part of the Beyond the…
Leading chef and restaurateur Monica Galetti has been named as an ambassador for Scottish seafood – the first appointment of its kind in the industry, reports Paul Scott. The celebrated chef will ‘lead the charge to encourage buyers, restaurant owners…
A Norway-based company that offers environmentally friendly solutions for refrigeration and freezing has established a new sales and service hub in Scotland, reports Paul Scott. The firm, PTG, says it has set up in Scotland to ‘intensify its focus on…
As Sunderland Marine celebrates its 140th year as an insurer of the fishing industry, director Craig McBurnie reaffirms the company’s commitment to the sector and highlights the importance of safety training and constructive dialogue to its continued success Having insured…
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee held the first session of its inquiry into the UK Seafood Fund (UKSF) on 7 June, hearing from a range of key industry figures, reports Gaby Bartai. Launched in December 2021 as…
The well-known North Dublin fishing family, the Dorans of Howth, have initiated a new venture that aims to offer tourists a unique insight into the Irish seafood industry, reports Lorna Siggins. The family business is also converting the old ice…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
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