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Coral and Mollusc Responses to Acidified Oceans
The increasing atmospheric concentrations of CO2 are making the oceans more acidic, according to a European research report.
The increasing atmospheric concentrations of CO2 are making the oceans more acidic, according to a European research report.
Antibiotic Use in Food Animals
Broad concern and confusion about antibiotic use on farms have been expressed by the general public and policymakers, according to a white paper published from the 2011 National Institute for Animal Agriculture Symposium Proceedings on Antibiotic Use...
Broad concern and confusion about antibiotic use on farms have been expressed by the general public and policymakers, according to a white paper published from the 2011 National Institute for Animal Agriculture Symposium Proceedings on Antibiotic Use...
Reducing Salt In Already Desalted Cod
A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València’s CUINA group has achieved a 50 per cent reduction in the amount of salt in already desalted cod, thus obtaining a final product that preserves all its sensory properties and is particularly...
A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València’s CUINA group has achieved a 50 per cent reduction in the amount of salt in already desalted cod, thus obtaining a final product that preserves all its sensory properties and is particularly...
Cod Fillet – Fresh & Nematode-Free
Nofima scientist Agnar Sivertsen has developed a new system for automatic inspection of cod fillets known as hyperspectral imaging. As well as detecting unwanted elements, the system can provide information about how fresh the fish is.
Nofima scientist Agnar Sivertsen has developed a new system for automatic inspection of cod fillets known as hyperspectral imaging. As well as detecting unwanted elements, the system can provide information about how fresh the fish is.
US Food Safety Policy Enters a New Era
ERS research conducted over the past two decades provides a number of lessons that can help identify efficient and effective means of implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010.
ERS research conducted over the past two decades provides a number of lessons that can help identify efficient and effective means of implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010.
ICIJ Identify Continuing Threat Of Hake Hoax In Spain
After an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) identifies that nearly one in 10 products sold at major markets in Spain are mislabelled, Europe’s largest department store pulls fish from its shelves. Fish...
After an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) identifies that nearly one in 10 products sold at major markets in Spain are mislabelled, Europe’s largest department store pulls fish from its shelves. Fish...
Some Consumers Still Have Seafood Safety Concerns
Despite it being well over a year since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, worries about general seafood safety continue to be at a high, reports the Louisiana Sea Grant Programme.
Despite it being well over a year since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, worries about general seafood safety continue to be at a high, reports the Louisiana Sea Grant Programme.
New Steps To Classify Health And Safety Of Shellfish
Steps are being taken in the shellfish industry together with the Food Standards Agency in the UK to improve the classification system for bivalve beds around the British coastline, writes TheFishSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris.
Steps are being taken in the shellfish industry together with the Food Standards Agency in the UK to improve the classification system for bivalve beds around the British coastline, writes TheFishSite Editor in Chief, Chris Harris.
Heavy Metals In Seafood
A new study which benchmarks the abilities of laboratories around the world to measure heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, methylmercury and inorganic arsenic) in seafood has been published by the Joint Research Centre
A new study which benchmarks the abilities of laboratories around the world to measure heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, methylmercury and inorganic arsenic) in seafood has been published by the Joint Research Centre
Potential Impact Of Nutrient Substitutes In Aquafeeds
The next section of an FAO report the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production looks at potential impact of nutrient substitutes in aquafeeds on fish health and on the food safety of aquaculture products in Western...
The next section of an FAO report the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production looks at potential impact of nutrient substitutes in aquafeeds on fish health and on the food safety of aquaculture products in Western...
Evaluating Seafood For Petroleum Contamination
Public health officials and seafood regulators are charged with ensuring that seafood is safe to eat. When an oil spill occurs, they follow a seafood safety management process.
Public health officials and seafood regulators are charged with ensuring that seafood is safe to eat. When an oil spill occurs, they follow a seafood safety management process.
Genetically Modified Salmon: Changing The Future
Twenty years of research has meant that consumers are closer than ever to seeing genetically modified (GM) salmon on their plates. Charlotte Johnston, TheFishSite junior editor speaks with Dr Ronald Stotish, CEO and President of AquaBounty Technologies,...
Twenty years of research has meant that consumers are closer than ever to seeing genetically modified (GM) salmon on their plates. Charlotte Johnston, TheFishSite junior editor speaks with Dr Ronald Stotish, CEO and President of AquaBounty Technologies,...
Good For The Sea And Good For You
"Good for the sea and good for you" is the slogan of Mr Goodfish, a quality and sustainability label that sets out to encourage consumers across Europe to enjoy sustainable fisheries in season, writes Peter Crosskey in the third in the series of features...
"Good for the sea and good for you" is the slogan of Mr Goodfish, a quality and sustainability label that sets out to encourage consumers across Europe to enjoy sustainable fisheries in season, writes Peter Crosskey in the third in the series of features...
France Consolidates Health and Research Agencies
July this year saw the establishment of Europe's largest health and safety agency as the food standards agency, AFSSA, joins forces with environmental and workplace health agency, AFSSET, to form the Agence National de Sécurité Sanitaire (ANSES), writes...
July this year saw the establishment of Europe's largest health and safety agency as the food standards agency, AFSSA, joins forces with environmental and workplace health agency, AFSSET, to form the Agence National de Sécurité Sanitaire (ANSES), writes...
Residue Testing Shows Low Positive Level
In 2009, just 0.3 per cent of samples from Irish animals and products were positive for residues according to the the National Residue Control Plan for 2009.
In 2009, just 0.3 per cent of samples from Irish animals and products were positive for residues according to the the National Residue Control Plan for 2009.
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