1. SEAFISH Coronavirus updates for the seafood industry
SEAFISH video Fiona Wright Head of Regulation at SEAFISH explaining what is happening to try and get more UK caught fish on to the food counters – not as simple as one might think. Very clear explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzPEyCVDMwQ
SEAFISH COVID-19 is affecting our lives and businesses ways none of us have ever experienced before. We’re working to support UK businesses across the seafood sector in this extremely challenging time.
Last updated: Friday 3 April 2020
As the situation evolves, it’s important that everyone is aware of the latest advice from the UK Government and the health information from the NHS.
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Seafish work and priorities
Understanding the full impact on the UK seafood sector
We’re asking businesses throughout the seafood supply chain to share information on how you are being affected and how you are responding. This is being used to inform weekly updates for government. All business information is being treated confidentially. To provide information get in touch with anybody at Seafish or email seafish@seafish.co.uk.
Maintaining Seafood Supply
Our teams are also looking at ways to help maintain seafood supply. As part of this work we have produced guidance for fishermen and fish vans on selling directly to consumers.
Promoting Seafood to Consumers
We’re supporting Defra’s #SeaForYourself – marketing campaign which aims to get more UK consumers to eat more seafood caught in UK waters. We’re also sharing content from Fish is the Dish on how consumers can buy fish and providing guidance on how they can prepare and cook species they might not be familiar with.
Keeping you informed
Over the coming weeks we’ll also be sharing vlogs from our staff, talking about how we’re working to support industry and sharing advice and guidance – watch the new vlog from Marcus with more information on this. You can also find out more about how we’re working to help seafood business in this blog from Marcus.
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2. Guardian: Scottish fishermen turn to food banks as Covid-19 devastates industry
Crisis destroys foreign sales of shellfish and supermarkets close fish counters causing slump during traditional Easter boom period
3. NFFO: Frustration is mounting across those parts of the fishing industry impacted by the coronavirus, but which fall through the gaps in the financial support offered by the government. NFFO Chief Executive, Barrie Deas said, “We know that the case has been made to Treasury for a support package for the fishing industry. We also know that this is being discussed at the highest levels within government – but the delay in making an announcement as we head into a holiday weekend is creating a profound sense of frustration, not to say despair.” Click here to read more
NFFO: COVID-19 NFFO BRIEFING NOTE FOR MPS
8TH APRIL 2020 IN DOMESTIC FISHERIES POLICY
National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisation Covid-19 support package for the fishing industry briefing – April 2020 As a supporter of the UK fishing industry, please find enclosed a briefing from the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations (NFFO) calling on you to urgently support the NFFO’s campaign for a bespoke fisheries support package to support the fishing industry and coastal communities in England during the current COVID-19 emergency.