Fish Industry News By Category: Food Safety
Friday, April 05, 2013
Mislabelling Underlines Need to Eat More Home Caught Scottish Seafood
SCOTLAND, UK - The news that some types of fish are being mislabelled or substituted and sold for other cheaper varieties underlines the need for consumers to demand...
SCOTLAND, UK - The news that some types of fish are being mislabelled or substituted and sold for other cheaper varieties underlines the need for consumers to demand...
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Ethics, Antibiotics, Consumer Opinion Shaping Buying Decisions
ANALYSIS - The ethics of meat production are issues that many consumers decide upon away from the supermarket, but as soon as they enter the store other driving...
ANALYSIS - The ethics of meat production are issues that many consumers decide upon away from the supermarket, but as soon as they enter the store other driving...
Monday, February 18, 2013
Morrisons Commits to Seafish’s Responsible Fishing Scheme
UK - Morrisons is announcing a series of new commitments developed in partnership with Seafish's Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) as part of its seafood policy....
UK - Morrisons is announcing a series of new commitments developed in partnership with Seafish's Responsible Fishing Scheme (RFS) as part of its seafood policy....
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Scottish Caught Mackerel is the Perfect, Sustainable Choice, say Fishermen
SCOTLAND, UK - Scottish caught mackerel is a sustainable and sensible seafood choice for consumers because it meets the sustainability credentials outlined in the...
SCOTLAND, UK - Scottish caught mackerel is a sustainable and sensible seafood choice for consumers because it meets the sustainability credentials outlined in the...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Scottish Government Support for Scotland’s Mackerel Fishermen
SCOTLAND, UK - Scottish fishermen have welcomed the support from the Scottish Government on unfounded claims that mackerel is not being fished sustainably....
SCOTLAND, UK - Scottish fishermen have welcomed the support from the Scottish Government on unfounded claims that mackerel is not being fished sustainably....
Friday, January 11, 2013
Few Consumers Seek GM Information on Labels
UK - Consumers in the UK would like to see products from animals that have been fed genetically modified feed labelled as such....
UK - Consumers in the UK would like to see products from animals that have been fed genetically modified feed labelled as such....
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Don't Forget the Fish: Fish Production Needs to Increase
UK - In the latest issue of Animal Frontiers, researcher James Muir explains that fish production will have to increase to meet global demand. He writes that fish...
UK - In the latest issue of Animal Frontiers, researcher James Muir explains that fish production will have to increase to meet global demand. He writes that fish...
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Farmed Fish Study Seeks Volunteers
SCOTLAND, UK - University of Aberdeen researchers are to compare the effects on human health of eating farmed salmon fed two different diets....
SCOTLAND, UK - University of Aberdeen researchers are to compare the effects on human health of eating farmed salmon fed two different diets....
Monday, November 19, 2012
Use Antibiotics Responsibly, says the NFU
UK - As the EU marked its annual European Antibiotic Awareness day on 18 November, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is reminding livestock keepers to use antibiotics...
UK - As the EU marked its annual European Antibiotic Awareness day on 18 November, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is reminding livestock keepers to use antibiotics...
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Clearer Food and Drink Labelling for Consumers
UK - Shoppers will be able to make more informed decisions at the tills due to food labelling rule changes....
UK - Shoppers will be able to make more informed decisions at the tills due to food labelling rule changes....
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Young's is Named Protein Manufacturing Company of the Year
UK - Young’s Seafood Limited, the UK’s leading supplier of fish and seafood, has been named Protein Manufacturing Company of the Year at the annual Food Manufacturing...
UK - Young’s Seafood Limited, the UK’s leading supplier of fish and seafood, has been named Protein Manufacturing Company of the Year at the annual Food Manufacturing...
Thursday, October 18, 2012
HRH The Princess Royal to Attend Conference on the Benefits of Seafood
UK - HRH The Princess Royal will attend a conference which discusses the health benefits of eating seafood and the role of the Mediterranean diet. ...
UK - HRH The Princess Royal will attend a conference which discusses the health benefits of eating seafood and the role of the Mediterranean diet. ...
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Could Cuts Hit Food Security?
UK - Concern is mounting that cuts in government funding could reduce the intensity of food inspections at UK borders leading to more foods entering the country...
UK - Concern is mounting that cuts in government funding could reduce the intensity of food inspections at UK borders leading to more foods entering the country...
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Young’s Seafood Welcomes Research on Fish Oil Benefits for the Elderly
UK - Young’s Seafood Limited has welcomed research by the University of Aberdeen on the consumption of fish oil combined with weight training exercises and how...
UK - Young’s Seafood Limited has welcomed research by the University of Aberdeen on the consumption of fish oil combined with weight training exercises and how...
Monday, September 10, 2012
Could Fish Oil be Key in Protecting the Elderly Against Muscle Deterioration?
SCOTLAND, UK - Presented at the British Science Festival, a new study by University of Aberdeen scientists will examine if the consumption of fish oil combined with...
SCOTLAND, UK - Presented at the British Science Festival, a new study by University of Aberdeen scientists will examine if the consumption of fish oil combined with...
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
MSC Puts Sustainable Fish on the Map
UK - Across the UK, over 4,000 schools are serving MSC certified fish, every UK branch of McDonalds sells the MSC certified fillet-o-fish and there are a selection...
UK - Across the UK, over 4,000 schools are serving MSC certified fish, every UK branch of McDonalds sells the MSC certified fillet-o-fish and there are a selection...
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Cefas-Developed Certified Biotoxin Reference Material now Available
UK - Cefas scientists have fed shellfish in their laboratory with high concentrations of toxic algae to create high-quality certified matrix reference materials...
UK - Cefas scientists have fed shellfish in their laboratory with high concentrations of toxic algae to create high-quality certified matrix reference materials...
Monday, July 02, 2012
Food Standards Body for Scotland
UK - Scottish Ministers have agreed to create a new Scottish body for food safety, food standards, nutrition, food labelling and meat inspection. ...
UK - Scottish Ministers have agreed to create a new Scottish body for food safety, food standards, nutrition, food labelling and meat inspection. ...
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Scottish Diet to Benefit from Ground-Breaking Omega 3 Testing
SCOTLAND, UK - SNP MEP Alyn Smith has called for greater awareness of the benefits of OMEGA 3 after receiving his own test results at Stirling University's world-leading...
SCOTLAND, UK - SNP MEP Alyn Smith has called for greater awareness of the benefits of OMEGA 3 after receiving his own test results at Stirling University's world-leading...
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Urgent Need for Strategy on Sustainable Food
UK - The Government must develop a joined-up strategy to change the UK's unhealthy and environmentally damaging food system, as fears mount about global food security,...
UK - The Government must develop a joined-up strategy to change the UK's unhealthy and environmentally damaging food system, as fears mount about global food security,...
Monday, April 16, 2012
Research Call on Norovirus in Foods
UK - The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders to carry out a systematic review on the survival of norovirus in foods and on food contact surfaces....
UK - The Food Standards Agency is inviting tenders to carry out a systematic review on the survival of norovirus in foods and on food contact surfaces....
Thursday, March 29, 2012
E.Coli Warning from Excessive Antibiotic Use
UK - In a report published today, the Soil Association warns there is now overwhelming evidence that the excessive use of antibiotics on UK livestock farms is contributing...
UK - In a report published today, the Soil Association warns there is now overwhelming evidence that the excessive use of antibiotics on UK livestock farms is contributing...
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Freedom Food Uptake Grows
UK - The RSPCA’s Freedom Food scheme reported a 52 per cent increase in animals farmed under its label over the last five years - which means that more than 75...
UK - The RSPCA’s Freedom Food scheme reported a 52 per cent increase in animals farmed under its label over the last five years - which means that more than 75...
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Radioactive Material Prompts Seafood Sampling
SCOTLAND, UK - A sampling programme for seafood from Dalgety Bay, Fife, is to be carried out after radioactive items were found on the beach. The sampling will be...
SCOTLAND, UK - A sampling programme for seafood from Dalgety Bay, Fife, is to be carried out after radioactive items were found on the beach. The sampling will be...
Monday, February 13, 2012
BAP Withdraws Cumbrian Seafoods Certification
UK - The Best Aquaculture Practices programme has withdrawn its certification of Cumbrian Seafoods Ltd. following allegations that the company marketed shrimp from...
UK - The Best Aquaculture Practices programme has withdrawn its certification of Cumbrian Seafoods Ltd. following allegations that the company marketed shrimp from...
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
New Contracts for Shellfish Monitoring
SCOTLAND, UK - The Food Standards Agency has awarded contracts for services to support the official control shellfish monitoring programme in Scotland. The services...
SCOTLAND, UK - The Food Standards Agency has awarded contracts for services to support the official control shellfish monitoring programme in Scotland. The services...
Monday, January 09, 2012
Animals Unlikely Source Of Antimicrobial Resistance
UK - Scientists at the University of Glasgow, Scotland are urging policymakers to reconsider priorities in efforts to understand and control antimicrobial resistance....
UK - Scientists at the University of Glasgow, Scotland are urging policymakers to reconsider priorities in efforts to understand and control antimicrobial resistance....
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Waste Water Treatment Impact On Norovirus
UK - In response to growing concerns over public health from mainly uncooked oysters, Defra’s Water Quality team has carried out a study to make an initial assessment...
UK - In response to growing concerns over public health from mainly uncooked oysters, Defra’s Water Quality team has carried out a study to make an initial assessment...
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
New Research Identifies Norovirus Levels In Oysters
UK - Research published by the Food Standards Agency shows that 76 per cent of oysters tested from UK oyster growing beds contained norovirus. The virus was detected...
UK - Research published by the Food Standards Agency shows that 76 per cent of oysters tested from UK oyster growing beds contained norovirus. The virus was detected...
Monday, October 03, 2011
Seafood Sampling Wastage Cut At Dounreay
SCOTLAND, UK - The Food Standards Agency in Scotland has announced that changes have been made to the rules governing seafood sampling around Dounreay nuclear site...
SCOTLAND, UK - The Food Standards Agency in Scotland has announced that changes have been made to the rules governing seafood sampling around Dounreay nuclear site...
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