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Nutritional Profile - Red mullet
The red mullet nutritional profile provides the macronutrient, vitamin and mineral value of the fish caught in English waters. -
Reducing the depuration time of bivalve molluscs: assessing risk based reductions in depuration times
Bivalve molluscs harvested from ‘B’ classified areas which are to be delivered to market alive need to be ‘depurated’. -
Classification of bivalve harvesting and production areas
Legislation in place to ensure shellfish sold into the supply chain meet strict food safety (health and hygiene) standards and that they are obtained from classified harvesting and production areas. -
Presentation given at SeaWeb, Malta re communicating sustainability to restaurant diners, February 2016
Sustainability is now the backbone of the seafood industry thanks to years and years of research and campaigning to ensure fish stocks are at healthy levels. However, engaging consumers with the sustainability message has always been a challenge. This presentation looks at some research Seafish undertook to assess sustainability awareness within the eating “out of home” foodservice channel and then builds on how outlets can address these concerns whilst creating a demand for sustainable seafood. -
Thames Sole Selectivity
This work was part of the UK’s Fisheries Science Partnership (FSP). -
Regulatory Affairs
The Regulation team maintains an overview of current and emerging legislation issues relating to seafood and the marine environment. The team anticipates challenges and responds to legislative developments in the UK and Europe and communicates the views, interests and concerns of the seafood industry to policymakers. Regulation, in most cases from the European Union, is now the driving force behind many of the issues faced by the seafood industry. The Regulation team also keeps abreast of UK and EU legislation issues that are important to the seafood industry, providing seafood-specific advice and commentary. -
Separator Trawls
Information on separator trawls, provided by the Fisheries Research Services. -
MPA and Fishing Restriction Mapping Project
This document explains the background for the MPA and Fishing Restriction Mapping project, as well as the objectives, deliverables and timeline. -
SumWing
An overview of the SumWing; an alternative for a beam with beam trawling -
The nutritional and healthy facts about shellfish_Lobster
Lobsters are the most recognisable of shellfish. Two varieties are commonly sold in the UK; the native lobster and the smaller, imported, American (or Canadian) lobster. -
Seafish interactive workshop on understanding and reporting on Modern Slavery. 10 March 2016.
Seafish facilitated an interactive workshop on understanding and reporting on Modern Slavery. This looked at the wording of the legislation and the practical steps which companies in the seafood sector should take to consider the appropriate levels of risk assessment, and action, that they should put in place to address potential modern slavery issues, both in their supply chain and their direct operations. The workshop also included a presentation on Ergon's review of the first publicly available batch of Modern Slavery Statements, and on the guidance Seafish has produced on drafting MSA statements. At the end of the workshop participants had a clear understanding of the scope and challenges related to drafting a statement and the likely content of their company’s statement. -
Guide to buying best quality seafood
This guide provides guidance and handy tips, which consumers can use to ensure they know what to look for when purchasing quality fresh, chilled or frozen seafood. -
Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs)
Self-Assessment Questions (SAQs) -
Improved Selectivity in Demersal Trawl Gear
This report describes work undertaken by Seafish under MAFF Commission MF0601. The work investigated how best to position mesh panels in Nephrops trawls to reduce the by-catch levels of white fish. The work was very much practically biased: sea trials were carried out under commercial conditions and took into account problems associated with fishermen’s acceptance of gear innovations. Principal among these was any loss of marketable catch. The trials vessel MFV Heather Sprig operated a twin trawl system. One trawl was rigged with a conventionally sited square mesh panel and three variants were fished against that trawl. Ten days of sea trials were undertaken. In evaluating the variants a number of factors were taken into account: This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Introducing Seafish
Our work is underpinned by a commitment to supporting a responsible and efficient industry that balances consumer demand with the conservation of stocks for the future. -
Seafish Welsh seafood business case studies and recipe cards quote
An invitation to tender. Seafish Welsh seafood business case studies and recipe cards quote. -
Quality Evaluation of Fresh Fish at Retail Level
Findings of a survey of chilled fish quality available from different types of retail outlet and in different regions of the UK conducted in the summer of 83. The results show that quality at the point of sale is much lower than it need be as a consequence of poor temperature control at all stages of distribution and sales. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish -
Experimental Fishing Using Fish Traps
The report describes fishing trials undertaken by Seafish under MAFF Commission MF0614. Six Neptune traps were fished over a 10 day period around Flamborough Head. They were set on wrecks and rough ground unsuitable for trawling. Fish catches were generally low, probably because of tidal and similar influences. Lessons learned will be useful in the design of a further scheduled study. -
GSSI, the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative
GSSI is a global partnership that has established a benchmark for seafood certification schemes. It was set up by the seafood industry, governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations to build confidence in certified seafood. This note summarises background and acheivements of GSSI to March 2017 -
Halibut Hatchery Report 1990
The 1990 halibut hatchery season was the most successful so far at Seafish Ardtoe with 128 metamorphosed fish being produced. The reasons for this success after the failure to produce fish in the two previous years were thought to relate to better water quality and a general improvement in the reliability of the systems. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Effluent Sampling at Croan Seafoods
Water use and effluent strength are major problems for the seafood processing industry. In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, changes in the charging scheme for trade effluent discharge resulted in a significant rise in costs across the whole of the seafood processing industry. This particularly affected the pelagic industry which uses a large volume of water and produces very high strength effluent. -
Handling, transport and storage of live crabs and lobsters
An Open Learning Module to assist the industry in maintaining live crabs and lobsters in good condition throughout the handling, storage and transport processes. -
2022 Q3 Seafish Fish and Chips Factsheet
Fish and chips performance in foodservice, 2 year ending data, September 2020 - September 2022. -
Legislation Seminar invite
Seminar title: Recent changes to consumer labelling and traceability 2014 -
Project 50%
In 2009–10, an innovative partnership between scientists and Devon beam trawlermen – nicknamed ‘Project 50%’ – was set-up with an aim to help to protect fish stocks by reducing the amount of juvenile fish discarded overboard by over 50%. -
GRP Temperature and Humidity Records
Form 49 (Issue 1) - GRP Temperature and Humidity Records. -
About Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing (TESS)
Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing (TESS) is a website that provides information for businesses who want to manage social risks in their supply chains. It is aimed at seafood businesses who want to understand social responsibility and ‘what to do’ to address any issues in their supply chain. It is a ‘signposting’ tool providing a gateway to the wide range of helpful resources that Seafish is aware of. This factsheet provides more information about TESS including a series of questions and answers about the site -
C43 Bass Lured Long Lines
This report describes work carried out on the North coast of Devon trialling a long line system using a range of artificial lures for bass; its evolution from conception to a full commercial application. -
Our contribution to healthy seas and a healthy society - setting the scene for the day
Mike Mitchell's presentation for the Humber Seafood Summit 2012 -
Corporate responsibility & consumer trust in labelling
Presentation from 6th World Fisheries Congress -
Seafish Domestic Aquaculture Advisory Committee (SDAAC) ToR
The Terms of Reference for the working of the Seafish Domestic Aquaculture Advisory Committee -
Social Media and Seafood
Humber Seafood Summit 2017 -
Seafish Brussels Brexit Update 07/05/2018 – 28/05/2018
What the think tanks are thinking; institutional consequences of a bespoke agreement based on a "close cooperation" model; Proposal for a Regulation on the apportionment of tariff rate quotas included in the WTO schedule of the Union following the withdrawal of the UK from the Union; Customs Union; General Affairs Council; Framework for UK-EU Economic Partnership; Brexit: Parliament's role in approving and implementing agreements with the EU; A Critical Perspective on “Associate EU Citizenship”; Trouble Ahead for post-Brexit Trade with the UK?; UK-US Trade Relations; Future UK-EU Trade Arrangements: Implications for Ireland’s Agri-food Sector -
Fishmeal and Feed Fisheries Group. News alert. July 2023.
Quarterly news alert sent to fishmeal and feed fish news subscribers on 2 August 2023. -
Application for Approval of a Factory or Freezer vessel producing Fishery Products Subject to approval under Regulation (EC) No.853/2004
Factory and freezer vessels: application for approval under Regulation 853/2004 -
Chilled Seafood in Multiple Retail (2021)
Chilled seafood now takes over 60% of seafood category sales. The only sector in consistent long term growth since 2007, chilled was outperformed by frozen seafood in 2020. However, by mid 2021 chilled seafood had returned to driving the category. -
Seafish Brussels Brexit Update 07/05/2018 – 05/06/2018
The Irish border after Brexit; Brexit: a reading list of post-EU Referendum publications by Parliament and the Devolved Assemblies; Brexit: food prices and availability; Michel Barnier's full speech; Programme of EU-UK Article 50 negotiations for 5-8 June 2018; Notice to stakeholders Withdrawal of the UK and EU rules in the field of customs and external trade; EU/UK Possible Framework for the Future Partnership Discussions; Workers' rights and Brexit. -
The Comparison of Continuous and Discontinuous Feeding on the Growth of Hatchery Reared Spat of the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Six series of trials were held to investigate the effect on growth rate and survival of pacific oyster spat over a five week period when fed under different regimes. It was concluded that there was no effect on mortality but a significant (30%), improvement in growth rate for the same total food consumption, or reduction in food consumption for the same growth. This could be worth £2,500 per annum to a commercial hatchery. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Report of an Investigation into the Design and Stability Characteristics of Bute Slipdocks Vessel No. 485
The Chief Marine Surveyor (Scotland) of the White Fish Authority approached the Industrial Development Unit, on behalf of the Caley Fisheries Ltd., and Mr Peter Strachan, to carry out an independent investigation into the design and general stability standards of the vessel being built at the Bute Slip Dock under their yard number 485. This action was the result of the loss at sea of the MFV Trident which was built by Bute Slip Dock and which was of a similar design and style to yard No. 485, although it was understood that there were significant differences in hull form between the two vessels. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
ACIG. Notes on bite-size meeting. Funding innovation in UK aquaculture. 30 June 2022.
This meeting looked at how investment is helping to fund innovation in UK aquaculture. -
SFIN 11 - Freeing ports
Seafish Information Note 11. An amendment to the standards in relation to freeing ports. -
SFIN 17 - Carbon monoxide detection
Seafish Information Note 17 - carbon monoxide detection. -
Humber Seafood Summit 2016 Agenda
Humber Seafood Summit 2016 Agenda -
Comparison of Results in Dover Sole Research and Development to November 1978 with Previous Performance Forecasts 1975 & 1977
This report has been written to present in abbreviated form the progress made with the fish hatched in 1977 and 1978. About a quarter of the 1977 stock has exceeded the minimum size (250g) at which maximum market unit price is achieved; the majority of the remainder should achieve harvest weight at an age of 22 months. The 1978 stock, some are now nine months old, due to successful early spawning by photoperiod control, are growing more strongly. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Results and Summary of Conclusions of Interviews Amongst Fish Friers Selling Blue Whiting and their Customers
Following the experiment amongst 7 volunteer fish friers selling complimentary quantities of frozen, skin-on, blue whiting block or butterfly fillets in their retail fish and chip shops (see report of June 1976), 4 of the nominated friers opted to continue selling blue whiting on a trial commercial basis. Pre-arranged quantities of frozen, graded, skin-on block fillets in 4 kg shatter packs were made available to these friers beginning the week of 16 August, 1976, at a price of £3.50 per stone. To date, the quantities delivered by the White Fish Authority (WFA) average 1 stone per outlet per week for 3 of the fish and chip shops, and 2 stone per week for the remaining 1. After allowing a reasonable amount of time for the novelty aspect to wear off and blue whiting to become an accepted item for sale in the 4 shops, in late October the WFA commissioned interviews to be conducted during normal trading hours in each of the 4 shops. The interviews were conducted by professional interviewers, one of whom spent a day in each location interviewing first the frier and then customers at random who ordered blue whiting. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
A Study to Forecast Costs of Farming Scallops and Queens
Biological data, from controlled culture trials with scallops (Pecten maximus) and Queen scallops Chlamys opercularis) on the Scottish west coast, have been applied to Japanese long line methods. Costs have been established and commercial viability is discussed for farming on a crofter basis, that is with a vessel, a vehicle and family labour provided free of charge. Although the early growth rate of Queen scallops is superior to that of scallops, the formers lower sales value cannot yet make its cultivation viable, even on the most favourable basis of allowing all market costs of a combined scallop and Queen operation to be charged against scallop production. However, if the significantly higher inert yield in cultivated Queen Scallops, compared to wild stock, were reflected in the sales value by only 25%, combined culture of the two scallop species would warrant further evaluation. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Testing of Fish Recipes to be Incorporated into a New Recipe Book for Use in the School Meal Service
The purpose of the investigation was to test the suitability of several recipes for inclusion in a recipe book for school meals. Suitability was measured in terms of plate waste, popularity with children, cost and ease of preparation. The results showed that the more adventurous recipes were more popular with the children than the rather bland traditional fish dishes, and these dishes were also preferred by the kitchen staff. However, it was felt that all the recipes which had been developed showed sufficient potential for inclusion in the recipe book. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Summary of Market Research Carried out to Determine the Market Potential & Market Opportunities for Fresh Mackerel in the UK
Rapid increases in mackerel landings during the last 3 years – to a point approaching 10% of the total UK catch – have not been matched by corresponding growth in the home market, with the result that this protein rich species is seriously under-utilised in terms of human consumption in the UK. As part of an on-going programme to discover the market potential and market opportunities for mackerel the Market Development Unit of the White Fish Authority (WFA) contracted the services of marketing and advertising consultants, David Elliott & Associates, to conduct research into housewives’ attitudes towards mackerel and ways in which it was used. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Resource and waste management guidance for seafood processing (Scotland)
This publication provides information for seafood processing businesses in Scotland on legislation for managing waste. It also includes helpful guidance for all processing businesses on improving waste management. -
Mobile Fish Retailing
With the number of mobile retailers increasing during the past decade, this project involving the operation of such a unit, was aimed at defining the parameters of van design in relation to different types of market served. This report gives the information obtained, of the necessary and desirable features in the specification of a van designed to offer good quality fish for sale at the right temperature and in hygienic conditions. The sales information gained from the different sites used was less extensive than hoped, mainly due to the need to avoid situations in which the trials might inadvertently compete with the existing trade. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
SFIN 16 - Deck equipment emergency stops
Seafish Information Note 16 - Deck equipment emergency stops. -
Business Study - N.E. Coast
The report presents a regional objective study of all aspects of the fishing industry within the NE coast region, from Whitby to Eyemouth (inclusive). This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish -
UK Seafood Value Chain 2015 4 Sections
Breakdown of the UK's top traded species, total seafood supply, top export markets, top import markets and total seafood sales in 2015. -
Careers: Attracting Young People To The Seafood Sector
Talent is vital for the future. -
Skates and Rays Group - History and Achievements 2006-2010
The Skates and Rays Group met seven times between April 2006 and March 2010 and then went into abeyance. The group was re-convened in October 2013. This is a quick summary of achievements during this period. -
Recent developments in depuration (England and Wales)
Thick trough shell (Spisula solida) & cockles (Cerastoderma edule) Change to Conditions of Approval stipulations; sand gaper / soft shell clam (Mya arenaria) depuration -
GRP Fishing Vessel Materials Data Sheet
Form 40 (Issue 4) - GRP Fishing Vessel Materials Data Sheet. -
Collection and Sorting of Scallop Spat 1983
Scallop spat collection was carried out in Loch Ceann Traigh in the summer of 1983. The peak settlement of both Pecten and Chlamys occurred in mid-July. The report details collection and sorting procedures and data on the performance of different types of collector. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish -
Summary of Statistical Acceleration Data
This report gives a summary of all available statistical heave acceleration data recorded by the IDU since 1963, which consists of measurements taken on board three stern trawlers covering a total of 640 days at sea. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Box Washing and Handling system
The Aberdeen Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association have, for a number of years, operated a Box Pool within the Port of Aberdeen. The boxes, owned by the Box Pool, were until recently, wooden market trunks, capable of containing 8 stones of fish. They were delivered to the Fish market during the night to meet the estimated demand of the subsequent landing. After the sale, the boxes were taken to the Merchants’ fish-houses from whence they were uplifted by the Box Pool’s own collection service during the afternoon and taken to their premises on Albert quay. Recognising the longer term need to restructure their Box Pool, the A.F.V.O.A. had engaged MAS on several occasions over the past five years to undertake studies concerning the operation of the Pool under different sets of circumstances. A comparative costing exercise covering a number of different washing systems, operated on the continent as well as the UK, resulted in the drawing up of a general specification for a washing machine, which would enable the Box Pool to offer an economical services at their existing site, while producing a thoroughly clean box. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Cambered Trawl Door Trials 1983
A report of further trials with cambered trawl doors to assess their performance. Still some problems of board stability during shooting and when turning. -
Seafood Industry Leadership Group Meeting Minutes - 27 January 2021
Minutes from the 27 January 2021 Seafood 2040 Seafood Industry Leadership Group (SILG) meeting in Year 3. -
Production and Marketing Assessment of Farmed Composite Fillets/Portions made from Small Gadoids
This report reviews progress in the use of small Gadoids in the manufacture of composite fillets/portions It further assesses the product and its market potential by trials in sectors of the market and by consumer test. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish -
Market Insight
The team of market analysts collate a broad spectrum of reports and insights relating to the UK seafood market from landing, trade, retail and foodservice perspectives. The team analyse these sources and regularly communicates relevant trends. These updates are received and valued by industry stakeholders from fisherman, processors and retailers to the media and government. This fact sheet outlines the work of the team and who to contact if you have any questions our Market Insight service. -
Reopening Your Fish and Chip Shop
Guidance for businesses closed due to COVID-19 restrictions -
A Guide to Regional Marine Plans in Scotland
The guide explains the legal framework; the planning processes and the Regional Marine Plan areas in Scotland and provides basic guidance on how to engage in the planning and development and why it is important to do so. -
Operation of the Advisory Service & Analysis of Results April 82 to April 83
The Advisory/Inspection Service of the Sea Fish Industry Authority has now completed its fifth successive year of operation under contract to the Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS). Each of the 14 hospital regions in England was visited for a one week period. Additional one week visits were made to different districts in the two largest regions, ie West Midlands and Yorkshire, making a total of 16 visits. As a result of these visits 722 samples of fish were collected from a total of 371 hospitals and assessed according to the criteria outlined in the WFA/Torry Purchase Specifications. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Board minutes - 26 May 2021
Seafish Board minutes -
How cool is your catch? The risk of histamine and how to prevent it.
A short briefing paper explaining what histamine is and the food safety risks associated with it. The note is primarily aimed at small inshore vessesls. It provides a detailed description of the issue, why it is important, what species may be impacted and how it can be simply prevented. -
Recipe Development of Six Cockle and Mussel dishes
As part of its overall programme for expanding the market for under-utilised shellfish species, the White Fish Authority contracted a well-known shellfish processing company to undertake development work on new products based on cockles and mussels. This report outlines initial work carried out on seven products that, because they did not fit into the company’s marketing plan, were not taken beyond the recipe development stage. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Seafish response to Stakeholder update of 1 February 2008 on EU Reg 2073-2005 on Microbiological Criteria for Foodstuffs consultation
To read the consultation go to: http://www.seafish.org/upload/b2b/file/consultation/FSAstakeholder_update_1_2_08.doc -
Storage Acceptability Trials of Pacific Oyster Products
As part of its programme for gauging the likely acceptance of the Pacific oyster on a large scale, and thereby encouraging British growers to purchase the new seed which was becoming available from commercial hatcheries in the early 1970’s, the White Fish Authority developed a number of frozen Pacific oyster products designed for the convenience foods sector of the catering industry. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
UK Seafood Industry Dashboard 2016 (PDF Slides)
The UK Seafood Industry Dashboard contains a convenient and comprehensive overview of the recent business performance of the main sectors of the UK seafood industry. These slides feature infographics detailing industry performance in the fleet, processing, aquaculture, safety and training, responsible sourcing, industry reputation and the supply chain. -
Economics
At Seafish our aim is to improve marine and fisheries management and seafood supply chains to enhance the sustainable profitability of UK seafood businesses. The work carried out by the Economics team is central to Seafish’s aims of improving profitability and informing decision making. We achieve this by providing economic data, analysis, evidence and advice that is impartial, relevant and trusted. -
Notes from BSCI event on "Labour conditions in Thai Fisheries and Food" 28 February 2014
The Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI) and the ILO have joined forces to seek for pragmatic solutions and synergies to improve working conditions in the Food Processing industry in Thailand. This meeting gives continuity to the previous discussions conducted with the relevant stakeholders last year in Thailand. International brands and retailers working with this industry are invited to join forces in an open debate to identify the major bottlenecks and find solutions together. The meeting will provide a good understanding of the current labour situation and the work of different initiatives. Furthermore, it will provide an open platform for discussion towards an action plan for Thailand. -
Global Seafood Assurances (GSA) worker voice on fishing vessels project
This was presented at the Seafood Ethics Action Alliance meeting on 24 November 2020. -
Seafish Regulation Alert Monitor 02/04/2016 – 08/04/2016
Brussels update of seafood legislation developments, including: Sustainable growth and jobs in the marine and maritime sectors Bluefin tuna recovery plan: EU Presidency reaches deal with European Parliament AGRIFISH Council - Provisional agenda -
Regions Team
The Seafish Regional Team are based at key locations across the UK to support the profitable, sustainable and socially responsible development of the seafood industry in their areas. Having individuals available across the UK ensures that we have an approach that recognises the diverse nature of the seafood industry in different places. It also means that support from Seafish core services is easily accessible and that Seafish engages with SMEs as well as major companies. -
Seafish Species Guide - Flounder - 2014
This Species Guide to flounder contains information on sustainability issues, stock assessment, conservation measures and management worldwide for the individual stocks of this species updated to January 2014. There is a short section on the product characteristics of the species. The information was obtained from scientific, industry and governmental sources and appropriate references are given. -
Seafish Species Guide - Turbot - 2014
This Species Guide to turbot contains information on sustainability issues, stock assessment, conservation measures and management worldwide for the individual stocks of this species updated to January 2014. There is a short section on the product characteristics of the species. The information was obtained from scientific, industry and governmental sources and appropriate references are given. -
Norovirus and Bivalve Molluscs
Noroviruses are a group of viruses that are the most common cause of gastroenteritis or stomach bugs, often referred to as the ‘winter vomiting virus’. Food borne transmission via bivalve shellfish (mainly contaminated raw oysters) is one (but the least likely) way of contracting norovirus. The number of people in the UK who contract norovirus from eating live bivalve molluscs is very small and numbers are not increasing. This fact sheet looks specifically at the harvesting of live bivalve molluscs, routes of norovirus contamination and treatment options available to reduce contamination levels. -
PAS 1550:2017 Implementation guidance and flow charts
The PAS 1550:2017 provides guidance on exercising due diligence to establish the legal origin of seafood products and marine ingredients. The implementation guidance allocate PAS asks into: 'Base', 'Best Practice' and 'Aspirational' principles. -
Welsh Waters Scallop Strategy
This document describes the scallop research being conducted by Bangor University’s Fisheries & Conservation Science Group over the next two years (2013-2015). -
Regulatory Affairs
The Regulation team maintains an overview of current and emerging legislation issues relating to seafood and the marine environment. This fact sheet outlines the work of the team and who to contact if you have any questions on regulatory affairs. -
Assessing the true cost of farmed seafood
Humber Seafood Summit presentation 2012 -
2016 Quotas for pelagic stocks used in fishmeal production
This summarises the 2016 quota allocations for pelagic stocks used in fishmeal production for the North East Atlantic and South America. -
Changes to the analysis and reporting of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning toxins and reporting of E coli results
FSA Scotland interested parties letter informing of the forthcoming changes to analysis and reporting of results for the Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins testing and the recent changes to the reporting of E. coli results in Scotland. -
Strategic Investment Fund Factsheet
An introduction to the Seafish Strategic Investment Fund (SIF). Establised at the request of our Sector Panels and Board, it will provide us with a flexible, 'light touch' means of commissioning research and development, helping us to deliver our 2015/2018 Corporate Plan ligh level objectives. -
Seafish – a year in review
Under our current Corporate Plan Seafish made a range of commitments to industry across its various workstreams. Contained in this publication are some of the achievements made in that time (March 2013 to 2014) by Seafish under each heading. -
The Ideal Purse Seine Vessel
A Guide to Demonstrating Best Practices & Meeting ISSF Conservation Measures. -
2014 Quotas for pelagic stocks used in fishmeal production
This summarises the 2014 quota allocations for pelagic stocks used in fishmeal production for the North East Atlantic and South America. -
Fishing Industry: Key Issues
A range of facts and figures on key areas within the seafood industry are contained within this publication. Areas covered include: scallops, MPAs / MCZs, discards, environment / sustainability and social. -
Importance of Region of Origin
Following speculation from industry about the importance of region of origin to consumers when purchasing seafood, Seafish, in association with Seafood Scotland, commissioned a study in February 2004 to explore the issue. The study also served as an update on the 1999 study by Seafish that explored the possibilities of labelling fish by its region of origin. -
Seafish Species Guide - John dory - 2014
This Species Guide to John dory contains information on sustainability issues, stock assessment, conservation measures and management worldwide for the individual stocks of this species updated to January 2014. There is a short section on the product characteristics of the species. The information was obtained from scientific, industry and governmental sources and appropriate references are given. -
Letter from DAG to Maria Damanaki 24 May 2011
Letter from Discard Action Group Chairman, Mike Park, to Commissioner Maria Damanaki dated 24 May 2011. -
Seafish Domestic Aquaculture Advisory Committee (SDAAC) - Seafish Powerpoint presentation
The Seafish Powerpoint presented at the SDAAC meeting, held in London 6th May 2016 -
Statement to the Press: Newly Published ICES Advice Reveals Further Reductions in Catch are Required
NAPA states its position following the release of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) advice for iconic Northeast Atlantic pelagic stocks in 2023. -
Seafish Summary - Global picture of fish stock status June 2014
Seafish summary showing the global picture of fish stock status based on the United Nations Food and Aquaculture Organisation report: The State of Fisheries and Aquaculture 2014. Published May 2014. -
Fishery for Velvet Swimming Crab (Macropipus Puber)
The report is an information document describing the main features of the fishery for M. Puber and its markets. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish. -
Seafood Week 2016
Seafood Week is an annual, eight-day, industry-wide promotion and celebration of fish as food. The nation-wide consumer marketing campaign, run by Seafish, is an opportunity for the whole industry to encourage more people to eat more fish more often. This fact sheet provides results on Seafood Week 2015 and outline information on Seafood Week itself. Last published April 2016. -
Consumer information under the EU Common Organisation of the Markets Regulation
As part of the recent reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy, consumer information requirements were reviewed and extended. Commercial designation, scientific name, production method and catch area continue to have be made available and now include date of minimum durability, if previously frozen, method of capture and more detail for some catch areas. This applies mainly to fresh and not processed products. This document explains what information is required and provides current guidance on the application to fish and shellfish. -
Net Positive Fishing: Disruptive Seafood Harvesting Workshop
A report calling on industry to invest in new fishing net technology to reduce the impacts of bottom-trawling.Net Positive: Disruptive Seafood was supported by Seafish through the Strategic Investment Programme and delivered by Espersen, Icelandic Seachill, and Nomad Foods. The report follows a workshop hosted at FAI Farms in Oxford, which brought together seafood industry actors, scientists and technology developers from across a variety of disciplines, with the goal of creating and building support for innovative selective harvest design concepts, with the potential to transform the wild-caught seafood sector. -
What effect have prices on retail sales?
This fact sheet reviews the effects of changing prices and promotions on retailer performance. -
Sources, fate, effects and consequences for the Seafood Industry of microplastics in the marine environment
Microplastics is the term for a wide range of particles made from manmade polymers ranging in size from 10-9 m to 5 mm. This information sheet contains a gap analysis, from the seafood industry’s perspective, of knowledge concerned with the consequences of microplastic pollution of the marine environment. -
Glazed Seafood Weight Indication Guidance
Frozen seafood or fishery products which are presented for sale to the final consumer or to mass caterers with a protective ice-glaze should only have their ‘net’ weight indicated. This should be the weight of the product itself i.e. product without the glaze. Indications of the size of the individual food products, for example the size of prawns within the package, should also be given net of glaze, referring to only the drained product. Products traded between businesses (other than caterers) are subject to different rules. Businesses should be aware that the products, once they are placed on the market to caterers or the final consumer, will require this information. There are also requirements for the price marking of goods offered for sale to consumers. Price marking must also be based on the net drained weight of the product. -
Final notes on CLG Brexit Special meeting on 7 October 2016
Seafish organised a Common Language Group (CLG) 'special' event, to explore the potential issues and opportunities that leaving the EU could have for the seafood sector. Seafish lined up expert speakers from across the seafood supply chain to talk about key areas such as trade, regulation, marine governance, public funding and access to labour. This meeting was all about knowledge-sharing and helping to inform the transition by bringing the seafood industry together to listen to the views of those who have been looking closely at this, to hear perspectives from different sectors of the industry and also to contribute to the discussion. -
Project Trawlight
A presentation that David Parker, Young s Seafood gave at the CLG meeting on Wednesday 29 June 2016 -
Consumer attitudes to sustainability
Sustainability - Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. -
Commercial Fishing and Wildlife
Guidance note -
FS 77. Industry Briefing Note. The Landing Obligation.
A key element of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), effective 1 January 2014, is the progressive elimination of discards in EU fisheries through the introduction of the new landings obligation. The landing obligation is effectively a ban on discarding fish overboard. This briefing note explains what is meant by the landing obligation and the legislative framework, and the issues it is raising for the seafood industry. -
Seafish Summary of UN FAO Aquaculture 2010
Seafish summary of the United Nations Food and Aquaculture Organisation report: World Aquaculture 2010, published 9 November 2011. -
DAG letter to Maria Damanaki 21 October 2011
DAG letter to Maria Damanaki proposing a means of improving the evidence base for managing discard reduction.