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Providing a voice for the UK fishing industry Jim Cowie speaks with fishermen, fisheries scientists and seafood industry leaders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

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    Ep 54. Cyrus Todiwala OBE - Spice and Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 80:33


    Chef Cyrus Todiwala, spice master, shares his sustainable food vision and journey from India to London's iconic Café Spice Namasté. He explains the Marine Conservation Society's Good Fish Guide and its simple, effective traffic light system.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 53. Kathryn Novak - Reducing Bycatch & Responsible Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 47:29


    Kathryn Novak of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership shares how they reduce bycatch, integrate nature into industry assessments, and help businesses invest in sustainable fishing.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 52. Tom Rossiter - CatchCam & Smarter Fishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 106:56


    Tom Rossiter, co-founder of CatchCam Technologies, shares how his fishing industry roots inspired innovative solutions for sustainability. We also explore how the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership drives supermarket investment in better fishing practices.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 51. Michael Tait - Shell-volution: The Future of Shetland Mussels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 60:01


    Michael Tait, MD of Shetland Mussels Ltd, shares how Shetland's A-grade waters help produce top-quality mussels with a low carbon footprint. He also introduces Shellvolution, which aims to provide sustainable growth and quality jobs in mussel farming.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 50. Ian Wightman - Bridging the Divide: Fishing, Politics & Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 81:56


    Fisherman Ian Wightman shares his challenges and efforts to unite government, environmentalists, and fishing groups for a sustainable future. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 49. Colm O'Rourke - From the Sea to the Still

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 66:13


    Colm O'Rourke shares his journey from fishing to running The Lobster Pot and Blackness Distillery, where he crafts whisky, gin, and rum.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 48. John Goodlad - Sustainable Seafood - Orkney International Science Festival Lecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 54:09


    Best selling author John Goodlad returns to the show delving into the conflict between the seafood industry and environmentalists, exploring sustainability and sharing insights from his lifelong career and acclaimed historical research.This episode features a reproduction of John's recent lecture at the Orkney International Science Festival which you can watch on their official YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiR0i1CzE28&t=56s.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 47. Magnus Johnson - AI, Wind Farms, and Fishing's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 57:04


    Magnus Johnson, a senior environmental marine science lecturer at the University of Hull, explores the collapse of Scarborough's traditional fishing industry, AI's potential in fisheries, and the impact of wind farms on UK fishing grounds.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 46. CJ Jackson - Billingsgate & Royal Tastes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 79:10


    Join CJ Jackson, head of the Billingsgate Seafood School and renowned food writer, as she shares her journey into food and the history of London's iconic fish market, soon relocating to Dagenham. Discover a 1938 baked Megrim recipe once loved by the late Queen Elizabeth II and hear CJ's passion for seafood and heritage.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comFollow CJ on X @CJKentSeafoodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 45. Nathan De Rozarieux - Winds of Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 88:20


    Nathan de Rozarieux, a fisheries consultant and inshore fisherman from Cornwall, joins us to discuss his roles at Seafish and the Fishermen's Mission. He delves into the challenges posed by offshore wind expansion, highlighting its potential to disrupt the UK's most productive fishing areas and reshape the industry forever.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comFollow Nathan on X: @NathandeRozBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 44. Jenny Jefferies - Breaking the Food Chain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 37:22


    Award-winning author and food writer Jenny Jefferies shares the dangers of ultra-processed foods, and discusses the need for stronger connections between producers and consumers.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comFollow Jenny at www.jennyjefferies.co.uk, or on Black Cat Radio 102.5FMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 43. Hans Unkles - The Fisherman Who Went Electric

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 72:18


    Hans Unkles, a fisherman from Tayvallich in the Mull of Kintyre, shares his journey from boat builder to fisherman, and the challenges he faced in creating the world's first electric-powered commercial fishing boat, which he continues to operate today.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 42. Dave Mackay - Unintended Consequences: Cod, Seals, and the North Sea Ecosystem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 64:39


    In this episode, fishery scientist Dave Mackay discusses how North Sea management struggles to balance cod stocks, seals, and the broader marine ecosystem. He also challenges assumptions about sustainable fishing methods and seal diets.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 41. Iain Harcus & Dr. Jón Kristjánsson - The Haddock Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 61:22


    In this episode we welcome back Fisheries Scientist Dr. Jon Kristjansson and Orkney fisherman Iain Harcus. Iain discusses haddock issues on the fishing grounds, while Jón explains the urgent need for scientists to understand fish starvation to tackle this growing crisis.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 40. Ian Fletcher - Scallop Hunting in Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 57:32


    In this episode, we meet Ian Fletcher, a scallop fisherman with 46 years of experience on Scotland's west coast. Ian shares how fishermen are hunters at the mercy of nature and discusses the careful management that keeps the Scottish scallop fishery sustainable for the future.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comFollow Ian Fletcher on X:@IanDishyfishBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 39. Professor Baukje de Roos - University of Aberdeen - Seafood Nutrition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 68:15


    In this episode, Professor Baukje De Roos from the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen discusses the health benefits of fresh, local seafood. Learn how it can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and provide essential vitamin D when sunlight is scarce.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Professor Baukje De Roos: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/b.deroos Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 38. Donna Fordyce - Chief Executive of Seafood from Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 38:14


    In this episode, Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood from Scotland, shares insights into the organization's global efforts to promote Scottish seafood at major exhibitions in Tokyo, Singapore, Barcelona, and Boston. She also discusses how Seafood Scotland played a crucial role in keeping the industry informed during Brexit and the pandemic.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Donna Fordyce: https://www.seafoodfromscotland.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 37. Elspeth Macdonald - CEO of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 59:17


    Elspeth Macdonald, CEO of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, discusses her goals to deliver a profitable modern fishing industry, and the benefits of having a dynamic team of in-house scientists to safeguard from the misinformation generated by environmental organisations.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Elspeth Macdonald: https://www.sff.co.uk/who-we-are/meet-the-teamBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 36. Paul Gildroy - Whitby's Legendary Magpie Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 61:05


    Paul Gildroy is the head chef at the iconic Magpie Cafe in Whitby. In this episode Paul discusses the importance of supporting UK fishermen by sourcing locally landed fish, and he explains why Whitby's annual Fish and Ships Festival is so important for the local community.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Paul Gildroy: http://www.magpiecafe.co.uk/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 35. Angus MacPhail (Skipinnish) - The present day Highland Clearances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 68:33


    Angus MacPhail is a founding member of Skipinnish, the powerhouse of contemporary Scottish music, and you can enjoy two of his most iconic tunes at the beginning and end of this episode. With a background in commercial fishing, Angus claims Scotland is experiencing a present-day Highland Clearances.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on Youtube. Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Angus MacPhail: https://www.skipinnish.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 34. Kenneth MacNab - Revealing the dark side of environmental groups

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 125:40


    Kenneth MacNab MBE is the current Chairman of the Clyde Fishermen's Association and of the Clyde Fishermen's Trust. In this episode Kenneth discusses the misguided aims of environmental campaign groups, explaining their goals for a ban on all mobile fishing gearSeafood 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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 33. Emma Plotnek and David Stevens - Fishing into the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 61:08


    Emma Plotnek is Executive Director and David Stevens is Chairman of Fishing into the Future, an organisation which claims to “Chart a Course Towards Sustainable Fisheries.” Emma and David discuss their unique learning experiences and shared participation events, explaining how Fishing into the Future serves as an effective bridge between the fishing industry, scientists and fisheries managers.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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Fishing into the Future: https://bitly.cx/GCB54Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 32. Mike Warner. A Passion for Seafood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 69:42


    Mike Warner is an artisan fishmonger from Suffolk who owns and operates “A Passion For Seafood.” As a member of the Guild of Food Writers, and being deeply involved in promoting British seafood, Mike is also an ambassador with Wright Brothers in London.In this episode of Seafood Matters Mike discusses his firsthand experiences in the fishing industry and his efforts to increase the consumption of locally sourced UK seafood. Mike also voices concerns about the impact on our fish stocks and traditional fishing grounds, from the effects of offshore energy platforms, marine dredging, gravel extraction and silt dumping.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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Mike Warner: https://www.apassionforseafood.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apassionforseafoodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 31. Adrian Bartlett - Ecomotus: helping fishermen cut costs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 95:17


    Adrian Bartlett started out as a skipper and with Andy Hunting he founded "The Crabstock Boys", touring the UK offering cookery demos, including crab picking and fish fileting. He went on to open the successful pop up restaurant "Crab Stock and 2 Smoking Lobsters”.Adrian is now Head of Marine Operations at Ecomotus who manufacture the EcoPro hydrogen electrolyzer. In this episode we learn how this compact device can help fishing boats cut costs by creating higher thermal efficiency, increased torque and improved fuel economy. And by reducing CO2 emissions the EcoPro provides cleaner air quality for the crew and lower annual maintenance costs.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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Adrian Bartlett: https://www.ecomotus.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ep 30 Mike Park OBE - SWFPA #02

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 71:06


    Mike Park OBE is Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association representing 260 individual vessels and 1400 fishermen. In this episode Mike explains how certain NGOs distort facts, sue governments, and attack the marketplace, attempting to stop the public from buying certain species of seafood, warning that their false misinformation and lies might eventually destroy the UK fishing industry.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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    John Goodlad - The Salt Roads

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 74:41


    This episode sees the return of John Goodlad, a friend of the show from Shetland, sharing stories from his best-selling book - The Salt Roads.John was Chief Executive Officer of the Shetland Fishermen's Association and the Shetland Fish Producers Organisation, and is the current chairman of Fishing Innovation and Sustainability, and a board member of the North Atlantic Fisheries College.In this episode John tells the extraordinary story of how for more than two hundred years the salt fish industry has fueled the economy of Shetland.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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comThe Salt Roads by John GoodladBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Kara Brydson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 62:27


    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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comKara Brydson biography: https://fisorg.uk/about-us/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Alan Addison

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 92:02


    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 also hear it on the dedicated website, www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Stelios Theocharous

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 90:34


    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 discusses “why” increasing numbers of UK fryers are cooking imported foreign-caught frozen fish, rather than using fresh fish landed by UK boats.And my guest suggests a carefully considered marketing strategy aimed at reminding UK fryers of the benefits of cooking fresh fish, both for them and for their customers.---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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comStelios Theocharous:Website: https://www.cerespodcast.com---Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Dr. Nathalie Steins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 101:44


    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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comNathalie Steins on X - @NathalieSteinsWebsite: https://www.wur.nl/en/persons/nathalie-steins-1.htmBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    John Goodlad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 73:58


    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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comJohn Goodlad biography:Website: https://www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/about-us/governance/board/john-goodlad/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Mike Park - SWFPA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 102:26


    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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Mike Park:Website: https://swfpa.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Kevin Dalgleish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 101:14


    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.

    Mihir Pershad - Umami Meats [Bioworks]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 64:02


    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 opinions on this controversial subject.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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Mihir PershadWebsite: https://umamibioworks.com/Twitter: @Mihir_PershadBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Dr. Mark Dickey-Collas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 70:08


    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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcast.comEmail: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comDr. Mark Dickey-Collas, Bio:https://www.ices.dk/about-ICES/Documents/staff/MarkDC.pdf#seafoodmatterspodcast #seafood #fish #fishing #politics #food #scottishfishingboats @DickeyCollasBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Dr. Michel Kaiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 110:12


    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 our precious marine environments. He operates at the crucial intersection of fisheries and conservation, offering expertise and guidance to various stakeholders, from global seafood industries and retailers to environmental non-profits and government agencies. Additionally, Professor Kaiser actively contributes to initiatives like Fishing Into the Future and serves as a trustee for the Scottish Fisheries Museum. Today, we delve into his wealth of knowledge and experience in the realm of marine conservation.Listen to episodes or contact Jim Cowie:Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcast.comEmail: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comDr. Michel Kaiser Bio:https://rse.org.uk/fellowship/professor-michel-kaiser#seafoodmatterspodcast #seafood #fish #fishing #politics #food #scottishfishingboats @HeriotWattUniBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    John Manson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 77:44


    John Manson is a Scrabster local with a remarkable 23-year tenure as a member of the Thurso lifeboat crew. John recently sat down for an interview with Jim, reliving his memories from the island of Stroma.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.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Roberta Muir

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 53:26


    Roberta holds a Master of Arts degree in Gastronomy from the University of Adelaide, and she managed the Sydney Seafood School, Australia's largest recreational cooking school, for more than 20 years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Franz Scheurer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 74:31


    Franz Scheurer is a professional Photographer and Musician living in Australia, and he is renowned for being an encyclopedia of food and drink knowledge. In this episode, Jim and Franz discuss everything from capturing food on film to whisky-matching with fish.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Joe Redfern

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 55:07


    As a marine biologist, pro diver, underwater explorer, and environmental activist, Joe Redfern discusses his forthcoming peer-reviewed paper about the 2021 crab mortalities along the English coastline.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Alistair Blair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 105:49


    In 1999, Alistair Blair founded the first online fishmonger, "The Fish Society." Today, the company has delivered over 1 million seafood meals nationwide with next-day delivery.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Dr. Robert Elwood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 60:08


    Do crustaceans feel pain? In this episode, Jim and Ashley Cowie speak with Dr. Robert Elwood, an Emeritus Professor of Animal Behaviour at Queen's University, Belfast, who has published several papers about sentience in crustaceans.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Andy Read

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 33:46


    Since 1913, the UK and Ireland's fishing industries have benefited from the successful trade publication Fishing News, which is edited by Andy Read.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Peter Bruce and Jón Kristjánsson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 48:32


    Peter Bruce is a successful Scottish fisherman, and in this episode he talks with Jón Kristjánsson, a fisheries scientist from Iceland, about the UK fishing industry.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Dr. Ray Hilborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 57:17


    Ray Hilborn is a marine biologist and fisheries scientist who currently works as a professor of aquatic and fishery science at the University of Washington.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Dr. Richard Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 79:31


    Dr Richard Newton is a doctor of philosophy and research fellow in the Institute of Aquaculture at the University of Stirling. Over the past two decades Richard has worked in a number of roles in aquaculture production facilities in Scotland and for the Institute's consultancy office (Stirling Aquaculture, STAQ) specialising in Aquaculture Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).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.comSocials: @seafoodmattersWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Richard NewtonSee his profile on Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard_Newton3Visit the University of Stirling website: http://rms.stir.ac.uk/converis-stirling/person/27235Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Andrew Mallison

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 85:48


    Before launching FishThink.com, Andrew Mallison was CEO of the Global Aquaculture Alliance, the only world-wide association for the aquaculture industry. Prior to that, he was Director General of IFFO, the international trade association representing producers, traders and buyers in the marine ingredients sector. Andrew was also the Global Procurement Manager for seafood at UK based retailer Marks and Spencer plc and Director of Standards and Licencing at the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).FishThink.com offers experience-based consulting and knowledge from working in every stage of the seafood industry value chain - retail, international distribution, processing and primary production of wild and farmed fish in chilled, frozen and canned formats. Andrew is also the author of “What's the Catch? A Guide to Buying Better Seafood”.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can also hear it on the Seafood Matters Podcast website by following the link in the “Bio”.#seafoodmatterspodcast #seafood #fish #fishing #politics #food #scottishfishingboats #scottishtrawlers #fishthink.com #WhatstheCatch #GlobalAquacultureAlliance #IFFO #MSC #MarksandSpencerContact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Andrew MallisonWeb: https://fishthink.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Adrian Bartlett

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 71:17


    Adrian Bartlett from South Devon started fishing as a deckhand in 1986 and worked his way up to skippering a crabbing boat. Adrian fished for edible brown crabs, native lobster and other shellfish all around the UK coast for 28 years and now he shares his knowledge and passion with the UK public and chefs, demonstrating how good UK Shellfish is to eat and how easy it is to pick a crab “without fear”. In 2015 Adrian launched the nationwide pop-up restaurant “Crab-Stock & 2 Smoking Lobsters” and he currently teaches catering students at Cornwall college about the benefits of preparing shellfish correctly with the best flavour combinations.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can also hear it on the Seafood Matters Podcast website by following the link in the “Bio”.#seafoodmatterspodcast #seafood #fish #fishing #politics #food #scottishfishingboats #scottishtrawlers #http://www.crabstock.co.uk #AdrianBartlettC #lovebritishfood.co.uk #CrabStockboysUK #crabstockboysContact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Adrian BartlettTwitter: #CrabStockboysUKFacebook: @AdrianBartlettC @TheCrabstockBoysBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Professor Michele Stanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 81:26


    Professor Michele Stanley is the Associate Director for Science, Enterprise and Innovation at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS). Michele is experienced in applied phycology focusing on the potential commercial applications of both macro and microalgae and she has successfully generated 30 successful grant applications and a range of publications including 43 peer-reviewed and 60 publications in total.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can also hear it on the Seafood Matters Podcast website.Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Professor Michele StanleyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-stanley-5900704/https://twitter.com/AlgalourusBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Ian McAndrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 75:28


    With over 25 years experience in fish cookery, legendary Great British chef Ian McAndrew is the former owner of the Blackaddie Country House Hotel. Ian was awarded Scottish Chef of the Year in 2016 and he became Britain's youngest ever Michelin star chef in 1980, going on to hold another 8 Michelin Stars. Ian is also the author of a series of successful educational cookbooks including ‘A Feast of Fish' I and II. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can also hear it on the Seafood Matters Podcast website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com#seafoodmatterspodcast #seafood #fish #fishing #politics #food #scottishfishingboats #scottishtrawlers #ianmcandrew Contact Jim Cowie:Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastWebsite: seafoodmatterspodcast.comContact Ian McAndrewFacebook @https://www.facebook.com/ian.mcandrew.12Books: https://app.ckbk.com/authors/ian-mcandrewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

    Jimmy Buchan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 81:37


    Having lived in Peterhead all his life, Jimmy Buchan knows a thing or two about fish! In 2006 Jimmy and his crew starred in the BAFTA award-winning BBC TV documentary “Trawlermen” which showcased the challenges experienced within the Scottish fishing industry to the world. After three decades as a skipper in the wheelhouse, Jimmy came ashore and established Amity Fish Company and he also currently serves as the CEO of the Scottish Seafood Association.Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and you can also hear it on the Seafood Matters Podcast website.Contact Jim Cowie:Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.comEmail: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.comSocials: @seafoodmatterspodcastContact Jimmy BuchanInstagram: @amityfishcompanyWeb: www.amityfish.co.ukBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support.

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