All Fish articles – Page 91
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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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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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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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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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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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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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John West - grizzly bear fights back
"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
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...
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Canned fish: Innovation from Scots
Canned salmon has lagged behind in the battle to innovate canned foods due to the remoteness of the main production source, Alaska. But recently there have been new ranges introduced using farmed salmon, which is available all year round. The two...
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CANNED FISH: Namibia's production of pilchards slashed 50%
New season delayed due to poor weather and abnormal sea temperatures Production of pilchards in Namibia has been cut by 50% under a conservation programme recently introduced by the government to preserve a dwindling fishing resource. Three...
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Recruitment: Supermanager
When change is a priority and the senior team has its work cut out dealing with the core business, it's time to call in the interim executive. John West reports Retailers and manufacturers need to keep re-inventing themselves in the race to keep...
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The Grocer focus on Scotland: Food from Scotland Excellence
Overall Winner The undoubted pick of the bunch this year were the Scallop and Bacon Brochettes from Dawnfresh. This won the fish and seafood category and took the Supreme award by unanimous decision of the judging panel. The product is part of...
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The Grocer focus on Scotland: Fish
A passion for smoking Smoked fish offers the biggest opportunity for growth believes Scot Trout, a co-operative of 14 leading trout farmers which produces 90% of Scotland's trout output. Managing director Muir Hunter says the cooperative has seen...
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The Grocer focus on Scotland: fish
Moving with the rising tide of innovation The drive to improve the quality of catches is being matched by efforts to improve traceability and innovative NPD says Nicki Holmyard The major processors, led by pressure from retailers, are demanding...