I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
Ever wondered why the fish that fishermen sell for 2,00 a kilo costs you 21,00 kilo? Here is the breakdown about how the cost of North Sea Shrimp being sold in Belgium, Netherlands and France adds up: Prices are in euro/kg. Paid to the fisherman pro landed kg 2,00 Auction fees (NL) 0,33 Purchase … Read more
The fish you buy is not always what you think it is. On 27 May, 2011, Commissioner Damanaki, Europe’s fisheries Commissioner, spoke about combating fish fruad with technology. A surprising amount of fish you buy in supermarkets is not what you think. High value species, like cod, are often replaced by cheaper fish. Mixed in … Read more