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Farmer who became seafood champion takes on new roles in fishing industry
For complicated reasons, UK seafood has become marginalized in its home market. Despite a stunning coastline filled with a rich array of sea species, the UK exports much of its own fish produce to countries which appreciate it – only to import vast amounts of seafood for home consumption from abroad. It’s a conundrum which has vexed Mike Warner, founder of A Passion for Seafood, for many years. In the UK, we stick largely to what we know – cod, haddock, farmed salmon, tinned tuna and prawns – most of which is sourced from abroad. Meanwhile there are 40 to 50 commercial marine species which UK consumers largely ignore, and which instead make their way to high-class continental restaurants and to grateful seafood connoisseurs. “We have got a paradox in this country that we export 80% of what we catch and import 80% of what we consume,” he says. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 13:09
