All Fish articles – Page 83

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    canned tuna

    2001-10-06T00:00:00Z

    Some Stateside buyers may switch their sources of supply US move makes Andean tuna more competitive The US House of Representatives has voted to extend preferential trade treatment to Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Peru until 2006. This...

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    CANNED FISH

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Canners in Seattle interested in promotions after a period of inactivity Canned salmon promotional activity now switches to pinks Sales of red salmon in the run up to Christmas are reported to be better than expected, due no doubt to the heavy...

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Vertical integration of the process from sea to plate' at John West powerhouse in Victoria Minimum handling ethos key to Heinz Seychelles operation Kit Davies The Seychelles Heinz has now consolidated its ambitious growth programme for the...

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    canned FISH

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Pilchard ban looms Another complete ban on pilchard fishing by the Namibian government is possible. With this season's fishing only a few weeks away, tests have shown fewer than normal shoals in three key areas. Six years ago, Namibia banned all...

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Malaysia plans to be more actively involved in the tuna business Thai canners looking to growth in added value Clive Beddall, Bangkok Thailand's tuna canners are predicting more growth in the added value sector of the UK market. Packers...

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Canadian processors alarmed by reports of threat to Fraser run Pink salmon pack likely to return to normality With retail tuna prices being forced upwards, attention is now switching to red and pink salmon. North American canners have been...

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Pricing dilemma for canners as pack 25% larger than last year's Multipack route beckons Opening prices for new season Alaskan Salmon are expected shortly now that the extent of the Canadian pack is known and product is making its way down to...

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Promotional activity will be scaled back until fishing improves in South Africa/Peru Sardine prices to rise as El Niño's return feared Poor sardine catches are being reported by Portuguese fishermen at a time when canners are under pressure to...

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    Canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Takeover comes hot on heels of stake in Gruppo Russo Princes grows further with Oxbridge purchase Clive Beddall Princes Foods has consolidated its position as a force in retail and foodservice markets by buying one of its majorrivals, Oxbridge...

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Adequate supplies of 213g but prices will be higher than expected No more Canada reds as Fraser run total failure' Reports from Seattle suggest negotiations have commenced between the UK salmon importers and packers now that it seems unlikely...

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Seattle sources report unusually high quality for Bristol Bay fish Multiples to offer red talls at pre-Christmas £1.99 At least two major supermarkets are going to feature red talls (418g) this Christmas according to trade sources. The...

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    canned fish

    2001-09-29T00:00:00Z

    Some supermarkets reported to be considering own labels for pouch format Tuna prices set to rise Although tuna raw material prices have steadied over the last few weeks, prices are about to rise at retail level, reflecting the second phase of...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    In the face of severe shortages, the industry needs to have more options' Farmed haddock viability trials supported by M&S Marks and Spencer is backing a ground-breaking project to test the commercial viability of farming haddock. The...

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    FISH

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    UK landings in decline At many of the main UK markets, landings of fish have fallen significantly over the last 18 months. The hardest hit have been the Scottish ports with landings down to just a fifth on previous figures, and the Scots now...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Farmed cod volume should rise sharply in a few years There is no doubt that the UK cod fishery is in serious difficulty, and the debate continues long and hard over whether the current closure measures instigated by the EU will be sufficient to...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Wild salmon flown in Tesco is bringing in Alaskan salmon by plane so the fish can be sold just 72 hours after being caught. Planes are taking off every day from Ketchikan Airport, Alaska, to bring the US state's wild salmon to supermarkets across...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Price of fresh tuna likely to be pushed up by Taliban war Rumours were rife last week that the price of fresh tuna FOB Indonesia was likely to rise due to the war against the Taliban, but such is its current popularity that consumers seem unlikely...

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    fish

    2001-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Value-for-money salmon provides entry point; chilled ready meals best performer Younger consumers key to 8% rise in sales value The trend of rising fish sales against a background of buoyant prices is continuing. According to the latest Seafish...

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    John West - grizzly bear fights back

    2001-08-25T00:00:00Z

    "In an advertising world dominated by celebrities, sex and high production values, it's refreshing to see an ad that is genuinely funny and conveys a core message true to the product. The ad's appeal lies in the humour of the grizzly bear fighting...

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    FISH: Buyers worried about prospect of herring price rises

    2001-08-11T00:00:00Z

    If you are a herring buyer, the period from July to September is a tense one under normal circumstances. But this year buyers are wringing their hands in despair. A reduced UK quota to just over 60,000 tonnes, with strict monitoring of landings and...