Recipe for love
As Valentine’s Day approaches, oyster farms gear up for an influx of orders as fishmongers and restaurants seek to increase sales by promoting “the food of love” for the traditional […] Continue Reading
The big picture
Online meetings may have kept the shellfish industry in touch over the past two years, but it was a relief to everyone to be able to attend the 52nd Annual […] Continue Reading
Winning hearts and minds
After several years of trying to interest parliamentarians in our small sector, we have finally succeeded in getting an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Shellfish Aquaculture off the ground. Thanks […] Continue Reading
Seafood Disruption Support Scheme extended to cover more businesses
More businesses will now be eligible for help under the UK government’s support scheme for seafood businesses affected by Brexit and Covid-19. The scheme’s criteria have been extended to include […] Continue Reading
Live shellfish exports face ‘indefinite’ EU ban
UK shellfish producers are reeling, following reports that EU rules restricting the import of live mussels, oysters and other shellfish are set to continue indefinitely. European regulations forbid the import […] Continue Reading
Shellfish conference aims for full house
INTEREST in the annual Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) conference and fundraising dinner is running high this year, reports director David Jarrad, who is aiming for a full house. […] Continue Reading
Stage set for skipper show
SKIPPER Expo Int Bournemouth 2016, the showcase for the fishing industry which gets underway at the end of next week, is expected to attract visitors from around the UK. Held […] Continue Reading
Skipper show heads to south coast
WHEN Skipper Expo Int Bournemouth 2015 gets underway later this month there will be a host of attractions for visitors, including a record number of boat displays. Seven boats will […] Continue Reading
Degree designed for aquaculture elite
THE Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is looking to produce the aquaculture industry leaders of the future as it invites applications for a new, world-class joint master’s degree course, […] Continue Reading