‘Keeping them honest’. The catch phrase always used by CNN when they go on the attack of Trump and his Republican party. It usually comes in tandem with ‘fake news’. I wanted to use it for a heading in this post as it seems appropriate. Over this last week alone, I have three examples of…
A couple of months ago I visited a magnificent salmon farm in the north of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I made an entry to that effect in Facebook and then got a flurry of abuse from many friends in the industry. This was actually warranted, as when I took a closer look into aquaculture in…
I don’t know about you guys, but I love my Atlantic cod fish. Not the Black cod or Pacific Cod from the east coast of the USA. Or the variety of cods from ‘down under’. I mean the real Atlantic cod. The fish which is the foundation stone of the traditional British Fish and Chips.…
I have to say over the last few weeks, as we have been promoting our new range of ‘responsibly sourced’ seafood items, I have been getting a little frustrated by purchasing officers of various brands, asking for ‘the sustainable certificate’ for certain fishes. I have spent a long time directing them to various sustainable seafood…
In Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post (SCMP)a couple of weeks ago, there was an expose on the sale of Humphead Wrasse fish or Napoleon Wrasse, known locally as so mei, in Hong Kong. This fish is one of the world’s most endangered coral reef fish and is a delicacy for affluent Chinese diners. It…
A few weeks ago, I wrote on this site about the need to decide on a course of action to improve our planets health, make a commitment for change and then take small steps towards the goal. I wrote this in the context of there being so many issues with our planet that need to…
Holidays are upon us, if we are lucky. Gives one time to clear the head. Put things in perspective perhaps. So, this message will be slightly broader topical message, broader than seafood at least. I’m luckily enough to be in Vancouver, Canada. A beautiful city at any time, but in the summer… amazing. Such a…
I have recently written on the difference between wild caught fish and farmed, particularly as regards salmon. Being intimately involved in the seafood sustainability battle, I subscribe to many informative sites. For some reason, what seems to be on every one’s minds now, is plastic in seas and therefore in fish. This certainly is an…
A few weeks ago, I commented on the need to be vigilant when shopping. I asked you, the reader, to ensure that the product you are buying is genuine and is correctly labled. Further, that you know whether it was previously frozen, frozen or is fresh. Caveat Emptor ( buyer beware). In previous posts, I…
I recently caused a stir on FaceBook(FB) with one of my postings. I was visiting an Atlantic Salmon farm off the coast here in Kersey Bay, British Columbia. I commented what a great setup it was and that opened the flood gates. It WAS an amazing setup, so I don’t back down from that. However,…
