Marine Stewardship Council
Gurnard and mackerel no longer sustainable
AFTER YEARS of being a popular sustainable choice, mackerel should no longer be appearing so regularly on menus. The oily fish, which is packed with Omega 3, has been removed from the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) latest Fish…
Footprint Annual Review: Cheap milk, pricey gas and unethical coffee
THE TOP stories of 2012, from Starbucks’ tax travails to rising energy bills and the “greenest Olympics ever”. January/February With the mince pies sitting heavily around the waistline and the influence of festive parties still coursing through the veins,…
Big Business – Small Business Values
M&J Seafood, the UKs largest independent seafood supplier, offers the widest range of fresh and frozen seafood in the foodservice market. From its network of 12 branches located throughout the UK, M&J Seafood is passionate about supplying customers with top…
More caterers back sustainable fish
RESTAURANT ASSOCIATES and Alliance in Partnership (AiP) have become the latest caterers to achieve Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. AiP had been purchasing MSC-certified fish for some time but, until…
Concern over mackerel stock
THE SCOTTISH Government is becoming increasingly frustrated by the continued over-fishing of the mackerel stock by Iceland and the Faroes. Scientific advice points to the need for a cut in quota Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead said the two…
Exclusively sustainable fish at Nottingham Uni
STUDENTS AT THE University of Nottingham will be served only sustainable fish. Each of the Universitys 14 restaurants will now offer Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fish to all students, staff members and guests. This follows a similar move…
New salmon farming standards
A NEW SET of standards has been launched to improve the environmental and social impact of the salmon farming industry. After years of development, the Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue has announced the completion of new global standards for salmon farming and…
