sustainable fish News
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Raymond Blanc turns detective for new animated series
Top chef, Raymond Blanc OBE, has turned detective for a new series of short animations about sustainable fish. The Chef Patron of Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons has followed Inspector Clouseau, turning in a cartoon super-sleuth to investigate three cases that would test even the greatest of detectives. Launching online on 17th February, the films follow ‘Inspector’ Blanc as he ...
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Independent adjudicator issues provisional ruling in Alaska salmon fishery objection
An Independent Adjudicator (IA) has dismissed an objection to the proposed certification of the Alaska salmon fishery to the MSC standard. Under the MSC Objections Procedure, the objectors now have an option to submit a new or amended notice within five working days, by 12 November 2013, 5PM GMT. Note for the record The objection procedure does not permit the MSC to release details of any ...
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MSC welcomes Commonwealth Games Food Charter
The MSC has welcomed the Commonwealth Games Food Charter, the document that will guide and govern procurement of all food for the 2014 Games in Glasgow. The MSC’s Claire Pescod said: “The Commonwealth Games are going to have a huge impact in Scotland, both as an event and through ethical procurement. This charter is a ringing endorsement of the hard work and dedication of MSC ...
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Sustainable fishing: the dangers of ignoring sub-stocks
In Europe, some fisheries have been driven to near collapse - most notably cod stocks in the North Atlantic. A recent study warns of the potential dangers of using a single-management technique across a whole species. Instead, distinct populations should be identified with tailored management techniques where necessary. Over-fishing and a changing climate are placing extreme pressures on many ...
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MSC launches new film to engage developing world fisheries
The MSC has launched its new film Our Fisheries, Our Future: Sustainable Fishing in the Developing World. This is the latest initiative support the positive transformation of seafood resources management in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia. With around half the world’s internationally traded seafood currently being produced in developing world countries, the MSC has an ...
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London’s first certified sustainable traditional fish and chip shop
London Fish & Chips in Covent Garden, is the first traditional fish and chip shop in the capital to be MSC certified, proudly boasting the blue ‘Certified sustainable seafood’ ecolabel on its menus. The MSC label means that the fish is from a source which has been independently certified as sustainable, and that their purchase supports sustainable fishermen around the world. ...
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True facts: Sustainable Seafood Week Germany
Launched on 4 November, MSC Germany’s sustainable seafood week campaign for 2013 is called “In black and white – True facts from the world of sustainable fishing”. From 4 to 8 November 2013, 500 MSC-certified foodservice sites throughout Germany will be raising awareness of their MSC-labelled seafood products and telling diners what the blue ecolabel stands for. Save the ...
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Deal on Mackerel in the North-East Atlantic
The European Commission welcomes the five-year arrangement for mackerel in the North-East Atlantic, which was reached in London on 12 March between the EU, Faroe Islands and Norway. The arrangement, which makes room for another Coastal State to join at a later stage, establishes a number of important principles, including a commitment to sustainable fisheries, a sharing between the Parties, and ...
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Faroese saithe wins MSC certificate
The Faroe Islands saithe fishery has been MSC certified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery. The certification follows an 18 month assessment of the fishery by independent certifier, Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Two companies, catching 50% of Faroese saithe between them, came together to enter the fishery into the MSC programme. P/F JFK and P/F Faroe Origin have a long history of fishing in ...
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Fisheries leaders set their sights on a more sustainable future for African oceans
Fisheries leaders from across government, NGOs and industry have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa to discuss solutions to over fishing. The meeting marks the first time that the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) international Stakeholder Council has met in Africa and coincides with World Food Day 2014. In recognition of the importance of seafood to developing world economies, ...
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UK’s biggest MSC fishery client achieves first recertification
In a milestone development, the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group’s (SPSG) North Sea herring fishery has been recertified as a sustainable and well-managed fishery with the prestigious Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ecolabel. The recertification makes the herring fishery the only Scottish fishery currently recertified under the MSC programme and industry leaders hope that it will be ...
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Statement on WWF Canada`s `We don`t farm like this´ animation
The MSC understands the concerns about the animation recently released by WWF Canada and appreciates their swift action at the request of MSC to remove it from their media channels. The MSC did not participate in the creation of the animation, nor does it endorse it. The message delivered in the animation is confusing, creates a negative message about some fishing gears and fails to indicate the ...
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Olly`s Fish Experience adds UK`s widest choice of certified sustainable fish
Olley's Fish Experience in Herne Hill, South London has become the first fish & chip shop in the UK to add a total of eight MSC certified species of fish to their menu. It now offers the widest choice of MSC certified fish in the country. Meeting customer demand for sustainability Harry Niazi, owner of Olley’s said: "Over the past few years we have come to realise how important ...
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MSC and Sealord join forces to promote certified sustainable seafood
The MSC, in partnership with Sealord, will reward Australia’s school children for sharing their thoughts about sustainable fishing as part of the SAVE SOME FOR ME campaign to launch in Woolworths this week. Engaging the next generation For the next four weeks, Woolworths customers who purchase a Sealord product carrying an MSC ecolabel will not only reward sustainable fishing practices, ...
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MSC blue label joins T. Quality’s blue fish
T. Quality, one of the UK’s leading fish and chip shop suppliers, is adding MSC certified fish to its menu choices. The supplier is one of the industry’s largest, with over 5,000 clients and opens up the possibility of MSC certified fish to a large portion of the UK fish and chip shops. T. Quality has been supplying the UK fish and chip industry for over 80 years, originally based in ...
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First Estonian prawn fishery certified sustainable
After a year-long scientific assessment, the Estonian prawn fishery has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard. Prawns from the Barents Sea fishery, sold in Scandinavia, throughout Europe, Russia, Japan and China, will now be eligible to bear the MSC ecolabel. “This is the first Estonian fishery to achieve MSC certification and we look forward to welcoming ...
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Commissioner Damanaki welcomes final adoption of reformed Common Fisheries Policy
Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, has welcomed today’s final vote of the European Parliament in support of a new, reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) for the EU that she initiated in July 2011. The vote means that the CFP reform has been officially adopted and will now be applied throughout European Union waters as of 1 January 2014. The new CFP ...
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MSC certificate suspended for Faroese herring fishery
The MSC certificate for the Faroese Pelagic Organisation (FPO) Atlanto-Scandian herring fishery has been suspended today by certifier Det Norske Veritas (DNV). In an expedited audit, DNV concluded that the Faroese allocation of an independent quota for Atlanto-Scandian herring three times larger than last year’s quota meant that the fishery is now operating under a ‘controversial, ...
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European Maritime and Fisheries Fund agreement: investing in a sustainable future
The European Commission has welcomed the European Parliament's voted on October 23th on the 2014-2020 European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). This vote is a crucial step to securing political agreement by the end of the year which would allow the fund to be in place as of January 2014. The Commission is pleased to note that the European Parliament has rejected public aid to vessel ...
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Only the best for the Captain’s Table
The Captains’ Table Seafood Restaurant in Cleethorpes has become MSC certified. Fish and chip fans in the Grimsby, Cleethorpes and surrounding Lincolnshire area can now enjoy the finest MSC certified sustainable cod and haddock direct from the cool clear waters of Norway. A wide, sustainable choice Recent news that cod stocks are improving in the North Sea has been great news for fish and ...
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