Seafood Matters Podcast

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 dedic...

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 dedicat...

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...

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 gear Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks, and you can also hear it on the dedicated website, www.seafoodmatterspodcas...

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. Sea...

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...

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 thi...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 .