Publication: 2008 Economic Survey of the UK Fishing Fleet - Short Report
Author: Hazel Curtis, Colin Brodie, Enrico Longoni
Date: August 2010
Summary:
The 2008 Economic Survey of the UK fishing fleet short report provides a summary of the financial and operational performance of the UK fishing fleet. This report summarises analysis of 33 segments of the UK fishing fleet, drawing on a combination of data collected by survey and data on landings and days at sea provided by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), which covers every active vessel in the UK fleet.
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Publication: 2008 Economic Survey of the UK Fishing Fleet
Author: Hazel Curtis, Colin Brodie, Enrico Longoni
Date: August 2010
Summary:
The 2008 Economic Survey of the UK fishing fleet provides a detailed insight into the financial and operational performance of the UK fishing fleet. This report presents analysis of 33 segments of the UK fishing fleet, drawing on a combination of data collected by survey and data on landings and days at sea provided by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), which covers every active vessel in the UK fleet.
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Ref No: SR636
ISBN: 978-1-906634-41-4

Publication: 2007 Economic Survey of the UK Fishing Fleet
Author: H.Curtis, S.Metz, C.Brodie
Date: January 2010
Summary:
The 2007 report on the economic performance of the UK fleet continues an annual series of analyses of fleet performance. This report presents detailed analysis of 36 segments of the UK fishing fleet, drawing on a combination of data collected by survey and data on landings and days at sea provided by the Marine Fisheries Agency (MFA), which covers every active vessel in the UK fleet. Every vessel active in 2007 has been allocated into one of these 36 segments. Refinements to the segmentation of under 10m vessels provides more useful average performance figures than in previous reports.
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Publication: Consumer report Chilled vs Frozen Research
Author: Brahm Insight
Date: January 2010
Summary:
To gain a thorough understanding of the differences in consumer perceptions and attitudes towards chilled and frozed seafood products. Specifically to identify, current attitudes and perceptions towards chilled and frozen seafood, current usage of chilled vs. frozen seafood, ascertain any difference in shopping behaviour when purchasing in each category, understand what consumers know about chilled and frozen seafood in general and ascertain current knowledge and understanding of the supply chain,
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Publication: Seafish Strategic Outlook for supplies of Icelandic cod and haddock to the UK
Author: Seafish, Humber Seafood Institute
Date: April 2010
Summary:
Outlines recent events, future challenges and implications for UK and Icelandic seafood processors.
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Publication: UK Fleet Financial Performance 2009 Mid Year Review
Author: Adam Brown
Date: September 2009
Summary:
This report provides a mid year review of performance in demersal and nephrops segments of the fleet. The report is based on a short survey and the update of the Seafish profit forecast model. Key findings include:
> The fleet is receiving lower prices for most species this year;
> The mood in the fleet is poor
> Profits in many segments of the fleet are forecast to be lower this year

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ISBN: 978-1-906634-29-2

Publication: 2008 Survey of the UK Seafood Processing Industry
Author: Adam Brown
Date: May 2009
Summary:
This report provides an overview of the UK seafood processing industry. The report describes the industry structure, employment and characteristics, the supply and sales situation along with issues such as business management and the environment. The report also provides an analysis of the financial performance of the processing industry. This report is the latest in a series of reports undertaken every four years by Seafish.
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Ref No: SR608
ISBN: 978-1-906634-11-7

Publication: Fisheries Management Issues Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: February 2009
Summary:
The Fisheries Management Issues Report summarises some of the current issues affecting the UK fishing industry.

Information is collated from regional, UK and European sources and regular topics include discussions at the EU Fisheries Council meetings, official landings into the UK relative to allocated quotas and the extent of bans on fishing due to shellfish poisoning around the UK.


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Publication: Profitable Futures for Fishing First Interim Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: August 2009
Summary:
This report is intended to give a preliminary overview of the first three consultation events held for scallops, nephrops and demersal sectors of the fleet for inclusion. Which was then considered together during the final analysis and evaluation phase of the project and the outcomes of that which were included in the final report.
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Publication: Profitable Futures for Fishing Final Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: August 2009
Summary:
The Profitable Futures for Fishing Report identifies actions which would improve vessel business profit in each major segment of the Scottish fleet. Contains the recommended actions which were considered to be top priority or most worthwhile whilst providing insight into the longer term aims and ambitions of the different fleet segments.
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Publication: Profitable Futures for Fishing Second Interim Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: August 2009
Summary:
This report is intended give a preliminary overview of the last five consultation events held for nephrops, crab and lobster, demersal (Shetland) and pelagic sectors of the fleet. Which was then considered together during the final analysis and evaluation phase of the project and the outcomes of that are included in the final report.
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Ref No: SR620
ISBN: 978-1-906634-23-0

Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Singapore
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Spain
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Sweden
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Thailand
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Fisheries Management Issues Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: July 2008
Summary:
The Fisheries Management Issues Report summarises some of the current issues affecting the UK fishing industry.
Information is collated from regional, UK and European sources and regular topics include discussions at the EU Fisheries Council meetings, official landings into the UK relative to allocated quotas and the extent of bans on fishing due to shellfish poisoning around the UK.


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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Russia
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Fisheries Management Issues Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: September 2008
Summary:
The Fisheries Management Issues Report summarises some of the current issues affecting the UK fishing industry.
Information is collated from regional, UK and European sources and regular topics include discussions at the EU Fisheries Council meetings, official landings into the UK relative to allocated quotas and the extent of bans on fishing due to shellfish poisoning around the UK.


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Publication: Fisheries Management Issues Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: July 2008
Summary:
The Fisheries Management Issues Report summarises some of the current issues affecting the UK fishing industry.
Information is collated from regional, UK and European sources and regular topics include discussions at the EU Fisheries Council meetings, official landings into the UK relative to allocated quotas and the extent of bans on fishing due to shellfish poisoning around the UK.


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Publication: Fisheries Management Issues Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: November 2008
Summary:
The Fisheries Management Issues Report summarises some of the current issues affecting the UK fishing industry.

Information is collated from regional, UK and European sources and regular topics include discussions at the EU Fisheries Council meetings, official landings into the UK relative to allocated quotas and the extent of bans on fishing due to shellfish poisoning around the UK.


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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_United Arab Emirates
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_USA
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Scottish Fleet Financial Performance 2008 Mid-Year Review
Author: Sébastien Metz, Hazel Curtis
Date: September 2008
Summary:

The Mid-Year Review combines the results of a survey and the update of the Seafish profit forecast model. The key findings are:
# Increasing fuel prices have dampened expectations for the future in all fleet segments (whitefish and nephrops).
# Fishing income in 2008 is expected to be between 10% - 20% higher than 2007 for most segments in this report.
# Average forecast profits are decreasing significantly compared to previous years for all fleet segments.
# Price for leasing cod quota has risen to £1,500 per tonne from £700 in 2007 and £300 in 2006.
# Crew retention is a growing challenge for skippers.

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Publication: The economic impacts of the UK sea fishing and fish processing sectors: An input -output analysis
Author: John Anderson, Hazel Curtis
Date: January 2008
Summary:
The report contains a quantitative indication of the importance of the sea fishing and seafood processing sectors to the UK economy. The overall economic importance of the sea fishing
and fish processing sectors is much greater than the often quoted sales values of each sector would
suggest. The key points that confirm this importance are contained in this report.

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Publication: 2006 Economic Survey of the UK Fishing Fleet
Author: John Anderson, Hazel Curtis, Anne-Margaret Stewart, Hazel McShane
Date: July 2008
Summary:
The 2006 economic survey of the UK fishing fleet is the most recent nationwide costs and earnings survey of the sector and continues to build upon the work carried out by the Seafish Economics team in 2005. This study presents the latest economic information on up to 35 segments of the commercially active UK fishing fleet. Survey results suggest that despite increases in vessel earnings across a number of segments, rising operating costs and reduced fishing opportunities meant that achieving profitability was still a major challenge for most of the UK fishing fleet in 2006.
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ISBN: 978-1-906634-09-2

Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Portugal
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Netherlands
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Italy
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Germany
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital ''matching'' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The ''doing business'' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_France
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Denmark
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_China
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Canada
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Japan
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Australia
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.

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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Poland
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Seafood Export Profiles_South Africa
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.

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Publication: Fisheries Management Issues Report
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: October 2008
Summary:
The Fisheries Management Issues Report summarises some of the current issues affecting the UK fishing industry.

The Fisheries Management Issues Report summarises some of the current issues affecting the UK fishing industry.
Information is collated from regional, UK and European sources and regular topics include discussions at the EU Fisheries Council meetings, official landings into the UK relative to allocated quotas and the extent of bans on fishing due to shellfish poisoning around the UK.


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Publication: Seafood Export Profile_Baltic
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2008
Summary:
Seafood Export Profiles are designed to help companies make informed decisions about export markets and provide insight into doing business. Each profile is country specific and divided into two parts: The inital 'matching' profile provides a summary of the market in a particular country with information on demographics, domestic market and UK share of the market. The 'doing business' profile gives more specific information on the seafood industry within the selected country, including an overview of the supply chain, key retailers, the foodservice sector, as well as a summary of key regulations and tariffs for imported seafood and useful links on doing business abroad.
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Publication: Scottish Fleet Financial Performance_2007 Mid Year review
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: September 2007
Summary:
Fishing income in 2007 is expected to be between 10% - 15% up on 2006 for most fleet segments in this report. Forecast profits for all fleet segments expected to increase in 2007 compared to in 2005. Profits as a percentage of earnings likely to decrease in most fleet segments. Forecast models for seven key UK fleet segments now included in this report. Prices are significantly higher than 2006. Skippers in all segments expressed optimism.
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Publication: Omega 3 Qualitative Consumer Research
Author: Seafish Marketing and Reynier Research Ltd
Date: 2007
Summary:
Reynier Research was commissioned by Seafish to undertake a programme of research into consumer awareness and understanding of omega 3.
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Publication: Seafish Economics Key Features: West of Scotland nephrops fishery - Review of issues facing the industry
Author: H C Curtis, S M Anton
Date: December 2006
Summary:
During a review of sector performance, the West of Four Fisheries Management Group (WOFFMG) identified issues adversely affecting the profitability of dependent vessel businesses and the sustainability of the nephrops stock in the west of Scotland area. In order to solve the problems effectively, industry representatives and Highland Council officials agreed that they should seek assistance from the Scottish Executive to tackle the issues in a structured way. Their first priorities were to gain a better understanding of the causes and implications of the issues, and to obtain fishermen’s views on possible solutions. Seafish research conducted in the first half of 2006 showed the scale and scope of these issues, recorded the views of fishermen on some possible solutions, and the study report recommends next steps to identifying agreed solutions.
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Publication: West of Scotland nephrops fishery - review of issues facing the industry
Author: H C Curtis, S M Anton
Date: November 2006
Summary:
This report contains the findings of a study carried out in early 2006 at the request of the West of Four Fisheries Management Group (WOFFMG). It describes the causes and implications of an agreed list of issues facing the nephrops sector on the west coast of Scotland. The information and analyses in this report are intended to help inform efforts to identify effective solutions to the issues.
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Publication: 2013 UK Fleet Optimisation Model
Author: Erik Lindebo, Hazel Curtis, Susan Anton
Date: May 2006
Summary:
This report describes the Seafish fleet capacity model and illustrates outputs for the North Sea and West of Scotland whitefish trawl segment.
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Publication: The UK Cold Water Prawn Market
Author: Seafish
Date: November 2006
Summary:
In September 2006, Seafish undertook market research to gain a better understanding of attitudes and behaviour in the UK Cold Water Prawn market.
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Publication: Creating New Markets for Coley
Author: Seafish Marketing
Date: 2006
Summary:
Coley is the second most abundant white fish species (by weight) landed into Scotland, yet the Scottish seafood industry has around 9,000 tonnes by-catch which at present does not have a home. This report will examine new markets for this product, to increase the value of this catch.
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Publication: SW Beam Trawl Financial Performance_2005 Mid Year Review
Author: Seafish Economics
Date: July 2005
Summary:
In recent years structural changes have taken place in the beam trawl fishing segment, leaving fewer beam trawl vessels in operation. �� Gross earnings are expected to be better this year than in 2004 due to higher quotas of key species, increasing awareness of quality issues and stable fish prices. �� Net profits are expected to be lower than 2004, mainly due to the large increase in the cost of fuel over the last 12 months. �� Fuel costs are seen as the main problem in this segment, and could potentially lead to vessel tie-ups. �� Key issues include calls for higher quota of monkfish, megrim, and area VII sole, and the removal of effort restrictions on non-pressure stocks.
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Publication: 2004 Survey of the UK Fish Processing Industry
Author: H. Curtis, R. White
Date: March 2005
Summary:

Survey of the UK fish processing industry. Industry trends relating to production units, industry studture, employment numbers, supply, sales, and employment trends. The report also contains a financial analysis of the industry.
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Publication: Vessel Business Planner
Author: J. Anderson
Date: 2005
Format: Other
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Publication: Economic Impact Assessment of the 2005 TAC Final agreement on the North Sea and West of Scotland Whitefish Fleet
Author: H. Curtis, J. Watson and R.Leach
Date: January 2005
Summary:
This report looks at the likely earnings and profits for vessels primarily fishing for whitefish, such as cod and haddock, in the North Sea and West of Scotland. It takes into account the fish quotas agreed at the December 2004 meeting of the European Union’s Fisheries Council and reflects the changing nature of the UK fishing industry.
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Publication: Key Features. Seafood Industry Value Chain Analysis. Cod, Haddock and Nephrops
Author: KPMG AS, Centre for Aquaculture and Fisheries, Sea Fish Industry Authority
Date: March 2004
Summary:
This study provides a close look at the UK seafood value chain for the species cod (Gadus morhua), haddock (Gadus aeglefinus) and nephrops (Nephrops norvegicus). This report treats each value chain separately, and the main findings from each analysis can be found below. In addition, the key points extracted from the interviews held with industry players and the implications of the main findings for the major stakeholders in this study are presented here. When seen as a whole, these observations provide a background for understanding some of the developments that are observed in the seafood industry today for the selected species. All figures presented are for year 2002.
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Publication: Economic Impact Assessment of the 2004 Fisheries Management Regime in the UK Whitefish Fleet
Author: H. Curtis, J. Watson
Date: 2004
Summary:
Seafish has developed a series of models, based on historical landings and costs and earnings data which predict the financial outcome for segments of the UK fleet, based on inputs of landings levels, fishing effort and fish selling prices. The model reflects a range of possible scenarios for the UK whitefish fleet in 2004.
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Publication: Consumer Perceptions of Frozen and Chilled Seafood
Author: C. Nevin
Date: April 2003
Summary:
This research study set out to try to explain the differing consumer perceptions of frozen seafood relative to chilled seafood and what is influencing attitudes towards frozen food and seafood.
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Publication: The Clyde Inshore Fishery Study
Author: J.M. Watson, J.T. Bryson
Date: July 2003
Summary:
This study was carried out to investigate the performance of the Clyde fishery and present a picture of the issues currently facing the local industry.

Key features of the report can be downloaded free of charge.
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Price: £40  (Industry Price £15)

Publication: 2003 Economic Survey of the North Sea and West of Scotland Whitefish Fleet
Author: J. Watson, R. Seidel
Date: December 2003
Summary:
This survey involved the collection of costs and earnings data on 107 whitefish vessels fishing the North Sea and West of Scotland. It gives a picture of the financial health of the UK whitefish fleet in 2002/2003.

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Publication: Input Output Multiplier Study of the UK and Scottish Fish Catching and Fish Processing Sectors
Author: The Fraser of Allander Institute for Research on the Scottish Economy
Date: 2002
Summary:
This study traces the linkages between the fish catching and processing sectors with other industries, and presents analysis of the economic importance of the fish catching and processing sectors to the UK and Scottish economies.
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Publication: 2001 Economic Survey of the UK Fishing Fleet
Author: J.Watson, A. Martin
Date: 2002
Summary:
The survey involved the collection of costs and earnings information on 448 vessels across the UK and built on a previous survey carried out in 1998 on behalf of Seafish (The Fishermen’s Handbook). All UK registered vessels greater than ten metres in length, 7-10 metre vessels in Scotland, and English Channel inshore vessels were targeted.
Format: Paper

Publication: Costs and Earnings of the UK Sea Fish Processing Industry 2001
Author: H.C. Curtis, J. Bryson
Date: 2002
Summary:
This report gives details of financial performance of UK fish processing businesses, categorised according to process type (primary, mixed, secondary) fish type, company size, degree of mechanisation and pack size of products. It highlights how each sector performed compared to the rest. Processors can compare their own results against the averages to see how they match up.
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Publication: Economic Model: Dredge Mussels, King Scallops, Manila Clams, Native Clams, Oysters, Suspended Mussels
Author: Not known
Date: 2001
Summary:
This is a suite of six CDs, each with guidance notes. Each CD consists of an interactive electronic model that is intended to provide assistance in assessing the worth of a shellfish cultivation plan of a particular species. The models are planned to be incorporated in a “Seafish Hyperbook” which will contain much background information on the technology and nomenclature of each species’ cultivation in a multi-media format. The models are planning guides that each provide various economic indicators and outputs, and can be used repeatedly for different scenarios, allowing rapid “what-if” calculations. Each model consists This is a suite of six CDs, each with guidance notes. Each CD consists of an interactive electronic model that is intended to provide assistance in assessing the worth of a shellfish cultivation plan of a particular species. The models are planned to be incorporated in a “Seafish Hyperbook” which will contain much background information on the technology and nomenclature of each species’ cultivation in a multi-media format. The models are planning guides that each provide various economic indicators and outputs, and can be used repeatedly for different scenarios, allowing rapid “what-if” calculations. Each model consists administration costs; other operating costs; expected net selling price; harvest shortfall component; and financing means. The overall outcome (i.e. increasing or decreasing cash balance) is then calculated with figures given of profits/losses in each of the first six years of operation. The user may then choose to adjust his model inputs so as to study their effect on the outcome, or else access a variety of spreadsheet information relating to business economics, including profit/(loss) projection, discounted cash flow projection (with Internal Rate of Return (IRR)), a balance sheet, and the financial ratios as applied in year 7 at full production. A sensitivity analysis can also be called upon to cover a range of percentage variations of certain model variables, with consequent outcome on IRR. Each CD also includes on it a set of guidance notes for using the model; a paper copy of these notes accompanies each CD.
Format: CD
Price: £265

Publication: Consumer Attitudes towards Farmed Seafood
Author: T. Gross
Date: 2001
Summary:
Research findings on consumers’ attitudes towards farmed seafood are summarised in this booklet. Two aspects of the retail market for seafood were examined: what are consumers’ attitudes towards the labelling of farmed seafood – can the use of alternative product descriptors influence their attitudes? If so, which terms produce the most positive reactions? Also, how do consumers react to the concept of organic seafood. What is their understanding of it? Would they consider buying it?
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Publication: Consumer Attitudes towards Health and Food Safety
Author: T. Gross
Date: 2001
Summary:
General awareness of health-related issues in food has risen significantly. One possible consequence of this has been new trends in the retail market (of which the explosion in organic foods would be a prime example). Beyond the main competitive advantage of seafood in being perceived as “healthy”, there is relatively little knowledge about consumer attitudes towards health and safety as regards food and how this relates to seafood. The research reported here aims to provide the detail needed to fully grasp how people think, and act, when it comes to health and food safety.
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Publication: 2000 Survey of the UK Sea Fish Processing Industry
Author: H.C. Curtis
Date: 2000
Summary:
In this detailed report the structure of the whole industry is revealed, highlighting trends and changes since 1995 and earlier. Tables, charts, and graphs illustrate the key points concerning how the industry is organised, how it is evolving, and how this affects the distribution of employment in the industry. Results are broken down by region, by company size, by fish type, and by type of processing carried out (primary, secondary, or mixed). There is detailed financial analysis of the primary and mixed processing sectors, showing the strengths and weaknesses of the industry as a whole, and highlighting regional and sectoral differences.
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Publication: The Seafish Challenge Reviewed
Author: Dr. E. Fossey
Date: March 2000
Summary:
In 1998 Seafish ran a nationwide competition, The Seafish Challenge, the aim of which was to encourage fish processing companies to develop successful new fish products for restaurants in the mid-price/mid-market sector.

This research evaluates this initiative.
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Publication: The Possiblities of Labelling Fish by its Region of Origin
Author: E. Fossey
Date: 1999
Summary:
This report is a response to speculation shown in the industry regarding consumer reaction to the ability to identify fish by its area of origin within Britain, and whether, and to what degree, consumers would favour fish landed locally as opposed to non-local fish. SEAFISH commissioned a survey among a structured sample of principal shoppers, and this report presents statistics and resultant conclusions from this survey.
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Publication: Fishermen's Handbook_Costs and Earnings of the Uk Fishing Vessel Fleet 1996/97
Author: Nautilus Consultants and Sea Fish Industry Authority
Date: August 1998
Summary:
The SFIA has gathered data on costs and earnings of the UK Fishing Vessel Fleet, via annual surveys, since the 1970's. This information was used to examine the economic performance of the fleet as a whole and the results were distributed to fishing vessel owners in the form of a booklet containing summaries broken down into vessel length groupings.
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Publication: The Fishermen's Handbook
Author: Not known
Date: 1998
Summary:
A compendium of facts and figures containing details of the various costs associated with fishing and the revenues earned from it. Data gathered anonymously from nearly 300 vessels is used to determine average costs/revenues for 22 sectors of the UK fishing fleet. This publication – as the “2001 Economic Survey of the UK Fishing Fleet” - can be used to compare a particular boat’s economic performance against the average for that type of boat + fishing operation. This second edition also has sections on Taxation, Track Records, and Port and Harbour Contacts.
Format: Paper
Price: £25