With over 20 years of experience in the UK fishing industry Kara Brydson is the Executive Director of fisheries Innovation and Sustainability based in Pitlochry in Central Scotland. In this episode Kara discusses how modern fishing technologies are being used to secure a more stable future for both fishermen and the environment. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can also hear it on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com. Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com ..read more

Alan Addison skippers the Venture IV which fishes out of Kinlochbervie and Scrabster. In this episode we discuss the controversial fishing practices of foreign owned boats landing in the UK, and Alan highlights how they willfully damage the seabed and accurate stock assessment. Exploring the complexities of quota regulations, Alan suggests a new approach which he believes might reduce the growing frustration in the way our government handles quota management and the activities of foreign owned boats in UK waters. --- Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can a ..read more

Stelios Theocharous was born in Cyprus and after studying in the UK he worked for his family fish & chip shops, which they still own. In 2006, Stelios established Ceres, a batter supply company named after the Roman goddess of harvests, which supplies and advises the UK frying and restaurant trades. And if this wasn’t enough for one man, he also hosts and produces the “Ceres Podcast” which regularly appears in the top 100 Food podcasts in the UK charts. Having forged close relationships with Chefs, Food Producers, Growers, Hoteliers, Suppliers and Restaurateurs, in this episode Stelios d ..read more

Since 2016 Nathalie Steins has been a senior researcher and project leader at Wageningen Marine Research in Holland, and Chair of the ICES Human Dimension Steering Group. In this discussion, Nathalie shares her opinions on how Brexit has affected quota negotiations, and she highlights the importance of closer relationships between scientists and fishermen. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated website, www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website ..read more

John Goodlad was chief executive officer of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association and the Shetland Fish Producers Organization, chairman of Fishing Innovation and Sustainability, and a board member of the North Atlantic Fisheries College. In this discussion, John explains how he farmed organic salmon, pioneered annual fish quota allocations, and established community-owned fish quotas.---Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated website, www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.---Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials ..read more

Mike Park is Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association, the largest fishing association in Europe, and he advises international fisheries scientists and policymakers during annual quota negotiations. In this episode, Mike discusses his goals for achieving harmonious accord between the environment, consumers, and fishermen.---Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated website, www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.---Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website ..read more

This episode features Kevin Dalgleish, chef and patron of Aberdeen's "Amuse by Kevin Dalgleish," and representative of the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts, who was classically trained by the legendary Anton Edelman at The London Savoy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support ..read more

In this episode, Ashley engages with Mihir Pershad, the founder and CEO of Umami Meats [bioworks], a “not caught seafood” startup based in Singapore. Mihir claims his product will “safeguard our oceans by increasing the sustainability of wild stocks.” However, this episode comes only days after Italy's Agriculture Minister, Francesco Lollobrigida, stated: “Italy is the first nation in the world that is safe from the social and economic risks of synthetic food.”We explore the production process, from cell incubation to the packaged product, providing you with data so that you can form your own ..read more

In this episode we chat with Mark Dickey-Collas, the Chair of the Advisory Committee at ICES (www.ices.dk). Mark, known on social media @DickeyCollas, has experience spanning three decades, and he brings a unique perspective to the table, having served as a national fisheries science expert in Northern Ireland and the Netherlands. Mark’s expertise lies in fisheries, the ecosystem approach, and the application of science for policy. Join us as we unravel the fascinating world of marine science with Mark!"Listen to episodes or contact Jim Cowie: Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seaf ..read more

In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Professor Michel Kaiser, an esteemed expert in Fisheries Conservation based at the Lyell Centre, in Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University. Not only is he a former Chief Scientist at the university, but he also held the vital role of Science and Standards Director at the Marine Stewardship Council.With a rich academic background, including a professorship in marine conservation at Bangor University for two decades, Professor Kaiser's work is dedicated to promoting the sustainable utilization of marine resources and reducing their impact on ..read more