Seafood Matters Podcast

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 reg...

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 a...

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 Ma...

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 al...

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 .

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 th...

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 t...

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 p...

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@seafoodmatterspodcas...

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 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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 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 .

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 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 avail...

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...

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 fea...

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 p...

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...

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...

Jak O'Donnell was the chef patron of “The Sisters restaurants” in Glasgow and she represents the first female to have competed for Scotland in the BBC’s “Great British Menu”. As the host of “Scottish Chefs Podcast” Jak is still highly-active in the Scottish industry and in this episode Jim and Jak discuss lesser known seafood species and ways to get chefs and housewives cooking with them more.-Con...

Jón Kristjánsson is an independent Icelandic fisheries scientist with his own research and opinions on fish stock management and quota allocation. Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support .