Archive for July 2018
Young's wins major contract renewal
YOUNG’S announced at the weekend that it has won a substantial contract renewal and expansion to supply a leading sandwich chain with salmon. The chain has not been named but is thought to be Pret a Manger, which has more than 320 outlets in the UK and 500 plus in eight other countries worldwide. The…
Read MoreSeafood fears as Trump trade war grows
SEAFOOD companies in the United States are waiting anxiously this week to see what impact the growing trade war between Washington and Beijing will have on their businesses. US tariffs totalling $34 billion on Chinese goods have just come into effect. China immediately hit back, imposing 25 per cent tariffs on US exports, including some…
Read MoreChina lifts Norway regional salmon ban
THE Chinese Veterinary Authority has lifted its long standing ban on salmon imports from three county regions in northern Norway. The move now means that almost all Norwegian companies can export to what they see as potentially their most important growth market, although sales to China are still relatively small. The doors had been closed…
Read MoreUK fishermen hail industry White Paper
THE two main UK fishermen’s organisations have warmly welcomed the government’s White Paper on the post Brexit future of the fishing industry. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation hailed the document titled Sustainable Fisheries as a signal of intent from the government to take back control of UK waters. And the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, which…
Read MoreFish Update Briefing, Friday, July 6
BLACK MARKET KING CRAB HAUL SEIZED THE Norwegian authorities have seized a large number of illegal king crabs at a tourist resort in the northern Finnmark region of the country. They were found hidden in two freezers under a floating dock and later released. Just over a week ago, the government announced that it was…
Read MoreStirling seeks new head of aquaculture
THE world renowned Institute of Aquaculture at Stirling University is looking for a new head, who will lead it through the major redevelopment of its facilities. The professorial appointment comes at an exciting time, said the IoA in its job advertisement, with the recently announced City Deal, which includes £17 million government funding to build…
Read MoreWednesday, July 4, fish prices from Grimsby market
FISH PRICES WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY 2018 TOTAL BOXES FOR SALE 1079 TODAY KILOS: 53950 WE DO NOT BUY OR SELL FISH THIS IS A ROUGH GUIDE ONLY – Prices are in £ per kilo Vessels Overland Norwegian Icelandic Other – 108 – 971 – SPECIES Size Low High Low High Low High COD 1 XL…
Read MoreWednesday, July 4, fish prices from Lerwick market
FISH MARKET PRICES SHETLAND Wednesday 4th July 2018 9 BOATS LANDED 1571 BOXES Fairway, Sedulous, Mari Dawn, Aurora, Leona Jane, Aspire, Tranquility, Carina, Alison Kay SPECIES GRADE VOLUME MAXIMUM AVERAGE kgs PRICE PRICE £ per kg £ per kg CATS 1452 1.75 1.60 COD 1 1441 3.50 3.13 COD 2 5038 3.51 3.05 COD 3…
Read MoreWednesday, July 4, fish prices from Peterhead market
PETERHEAD FISH MARKET PRICES Wednesday 04.07.2018 Boats 8 Consignments 6 Boxes 5835 Cod Large £2.40 – £3.80 Cod Medium £2.40 – £2.80 Cod Selected £2.30 – £2.70 Cod Small £1.40 – £2.60 Haddock Large £2.30 – £3.00 Haddock Medium £2.30 – £3.00 Haddock Selected £2.25 – £3.15 Seed £1.80 – £3.00 Chippers £1.00 – £2.25…
Read MoreLoch Duart in food awards shortlist
SCOTTISH salmon farmer Loch Duart has been shortlisted in the Best Rural Food Award, North category in the Rural Business Awards. Now in its fourth year, the awards recognise businesses operating across the rural sector, celebrating achievements from engineering through to artisan food producers and professional services organisations. Loch Duart, which operates in Sutherland and…
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