Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Matthew Sprague, Tsz Chong Chau, David I. Givens
Summary: Iodine content was assessed in wild and farmed seafood available to UK consumers, with wild fish generally exhibiting higher levels of iodine than farmed fish. The iodine content was mainly influenced by the type and inclusion level of feed ingredients, and the contribution of different seafood types to iodine intake varied.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rosamond L. Naylor, Avinash Kishore, U. Rashid Sumaila, Ibrahim Issifu, Blaire P. Hunter, Ben Belton, Simon R. Bush, Ling Cao, Stefan Gelcich, Jessica A. Gephart, Christopher D. Golden, Malin Jonell, J. Zachary Koehn, David C. Little, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, Michelle Tigchelaar, Beatrice Crona
Summary: Global demand for blue food is increasing, with considerable regional variation in the relationship between wealth and consumption, and diverse geographic patterns in fish group consumption. It is projected that global fish demand will nearly double by 2050, and the nutritional and environmental consequences will depend on substitution among fish groups and other animal source foods in national diets.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Haiqing Zhang, Chen Sun, Zijun Wang, Bin Che
Summary: The Chinese seafood market has seen rapid growth, with consumption patterns varying across urban regions in relation to regional economies and geographic locations. Health motivation is a significant predictor of seafood consumption behaviors.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Mausam Budhathoki, Danny Campbell, Ben Belton, Richard Newton, Saihong Li, Wenbo Zhang, David Little
Summary: Asia accounts for a large portion of global aquatic food consumption, but the behaviors and attitudes of Asian consumers towards aquatic food are not well understood. This paper reviews the literature on factors influencing aquatic food consumption behavior in Asia and identifies five clusters of publications. The study finds that price is a central factor influencing aquatic food consumption behavior among Asian consumers, and knowledge and attitudes towards the quality and safety of aquatic foods are important but mediated by household characteristics. Sustainable production practices, country of origin, and ecolabels have less influence on consumption behavior. Future multidisciplinary research is needed to better understand the interactions among the multiple factors that influence Asian consumers' aquatic food consumption behavior.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Ogulcan Kemal Sagun, Hulya Saygi
Summary: The study aimed to determine the consumption habits of aquatic products among consumers in Turkey's coastal region through a survey conducted between February and March 2018. The results showed that the majority of respondents preferred to consume fish from natural environments, and there was no significant difference in taste preference between natural and aquaculture fish. The average per capita consumption of fish and other seafood was found to be at desired levels in the provinces examined.
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
S. Govzman, S. Looby, X. Wang, F. Butler, E. R. Gibney, C. M. Timon
Summary: Seafood consumers are more likely to be older, wealthier, more physically active, and less likely to smoke compared to non-seafood consumers. The main barriers to seafood consumption are cost, sensory or physical barriers, health and nutritional beliefs, habits, availability, and cooking skills. Beliefs about the health benefits of seafood, environmental influences, and personal preferences are the main influences on seafood consumption. Further research is needed to explore the effectiveness of specific interventions to increase seafood consumption.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Julian Fang, Michael Fabinyi
Summary: This study on the freshwater fish market in Chengdu, Sichuan province reveals that price, food safety and quality, freshness, and local culinary traditions are important factors influencing patterns of freshwater fish consumption. Additionally, imported species like pangasius and branded products are gaining popularity, indicating changes in the Chengdu freshwater fish market and the Chinese market for aquatic products as a whole.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
Eleni Kaimakoudi
Summary: The aquaculture sector is crucial for the global and European economies as it contributes to food security, employment, and social cohesion, especially in coastal areas. However, the sector faces major marketing challenges, particularly in terms of product communication and consumer preference for captured fish over farmed fish. This is due to a lack of consumer knowledge about aquaculture production processes and a similar knowledge gap in the organic aquaculture sector. Therefore, this study aims to review consumer knowledge and confusion in aquaculture production and provide policy and marketing strategy recommendations to improve consumer understanding and tackle confusion regarding sustainable production practices.
AQUACULTURE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sean Neo, Caroline Kibat, Benjamin J. Wainwright
Summary: Seafood is highly processed and imported worldwide, making it susceptible to mislabelling and product substitution. This study found that 26% of seafood samples in retail outlets in Singapore were mislabelled, posing potential health risks and undermining consumer confidence.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wendy Young, Stacey Wiggins, William Limm, Christine M. Fisher, Lowri DeJager, Susan Genualdi
Summary: This study analyzed the presence of per- and poly(fluoroalkyl) substances (PFASs) in highly consumed seafood products in the United States and found the highest concentrations in clams and crabs. The results of this study can be used to guide future research and reduce consumer exposure to PFASs.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fiona A. Simmance, Gianluigi Nico, Simon Funge-Smith, Xavier Basurto, Nicole Franz, Shwu J. Teoh, Kendra A. Byrd, Jeppe Kolding, Molly Ahern, Philippa J. Cohen, Bonface Nankwenya, Edith Gondwe, John Virdin, Sloans Chimatiro, Joseph Nagoli, Emmanuel Kaunda, Shakuntala H. Thilsted, David J. Mills
Summary: This study finds that engagement with small-scale fisheries can help reduce poverty and food insecurity in Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda. Furthermore, households living in proximity to small-scale fisheries are more likely to achieve food security and have lower income poverty rates.
COMMUNICATIONS EARTH & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Christina Hoerterer, Jessica Petereit, Gesche Krause
Summary: Young and female respondents consume seafood less frequently and perceive aquaculture sustainability lower, while respondents with higher education level consume seafood more frequently and have a more positive attitude towards aquaculture.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kristin E. E. Gibson, Catherine E. E. Sanders, Allison R. R. Byrd, Kevan W. W. Lamm, Alexa J. J. Lamm
Summary: This qualitative study explores the experiences and perceptions of Generation Z undergraduate students regarding seafood. The research highlights the importance of geographic location, personal experiences, and family identity in influencing seafood consumption behaviors, as well as the emerging sustainability values of Generation Z.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andromachi Katsonouri, Catherine Gabriel, Marta Esteban Lopez, Sonia Namorado, Thorhallur I. Halldorsson, Janja Snoj Tratnik, Laura Rodriguez Martin, Achilleas Karakoltzidis, Anthoula Chatzimpaloglou, Despina Giannadaki, Elena Anastasi, Anthi Thoma, Noelia Dominguez-Morueco, Ana I. Canas Portilla, Eva Jacobsen, Ricardo Assuncao, Maria Peres, Susana Santiago, Carla Nunes, Susana Pedraza-Diaz, Ivo Iavicoli, Veruscka Leso, Marina Lacasana, Beatriz Gonzalez-Alzaga, Milena Horvati, Ovnair Sepai, Argelia Castano, Marike Kolossa-Gehring, Spyros Karakitsios, Dimosthenis Sarigiannis
Summary: In order to control the intake of methylmercury, a multicenter randomized control trial was conducted in five coastal, high fish-consuming European countries, combining human biomonitoring and dietary interventions. The study found that most pregnant women did not significantly change their seafood consumption habits before and during pregnancy. Additionally, the study revealed a lack of awareness among participants regarding safe procedures for handling broken thermometers and energy-saving lamps. The findings highlight the importance of raising awareness among women of reproductive age and pregnant women about safe fish consumption and other chemical exposures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Raquel Perez-Tavarez, Helena M. Moreno, Javier Borderias, David Loli-Ausejo, Maria Pedrosa, Jose Luis Hurtado, Rosa Rodriguez-Perez, Maria Gasset
Summary: Fish allergy in patients may have a higher tolerance to seafood products, as processing reduces the allergenic protein content and decreases allergy, however, milk and egg allergy patients may need to be aware of relevant additives.
Review
Fisheries
David C. Love, Frank Asche, Ruth Young, Elizabeth M. Nussbaumer, James L. Anderson, Robert Botta, Zach Conrad, Halley E. Froehlich, Taryn M. Garlock, Jessica A. Gephart, Andrew Ropicki, Joshua S. Stoll, Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman
Summary: Despite existing studies on seafood consumption, little is known about the types of seafood sold in retail outlets in the USA. Fresh seafood is regarded as valuable and important for new producers to succeed. Certain species like salmon and shrimp dominate national sales in the fresh and frozen categories.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Frank Asche, Bixuan Yang, Jessica A. Gephart, Martin D. Smith, James L. Anderson, Edward Camp, Taryn M. Garlock, David C. Love, Atle Oglend, Hans-Martin Straume
Article
Fisheries
Taryn Garlock, James L. Anderson, Frank Asche, Martin D. Smith, Edward Camp, Jingjie Chu, Kai Lorenzen, Stefania Vannuccini
Summary: This article discusses the factors contributing to the sustainability of fisheries in terms of environmental, economic, and social aspects. The analysis shows that different management approaches have varying contributions to different dimensions of sustainability. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of collaboration between fisheries institutions and other public and private institutions for the development of sustainable fisheries.
FISH AND FISHERIES
(2022)
Article
Economics
Frank Asche, Taryn Garlock, Edward Camp, Jordi Guillen, Ganesh Kumar, Ignacio Llorente, Gina Shamshak
Summary: Despite being the world's largest seafood importer, the US aquaculture sector faces limitations in production and growth. Using the success of imported branzino as an example, this paper demonstrates that market constraints are not the main issue.
MARINE RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Jordan Moor, Andrew Ropicki, Taryn Garlock
Summary: Mollusk aquaculture is highly vulnerable to environmental risks, such as harmful algal blooms and low salinity events, which can greatly impact the financial performance of farmers. A study conducted in the Gulf of Mexico reveals that the simultaneous presence of multiple stressors can lead to significant decreases in profitability and internal rate of return, highlighting the need for risk mitigation strategies.
AQUACULTURE ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Ruth Beatriz Mezzalira Pincinato, Maria A. Gasalla, Taryn Garlock, James L. Anderson
Summary: Shark meat market in Brazil has experienced changes before and after the implementation of finning restrictions. The decline in domestic shark meat landings, increasing demand for seafood, and the commoditization of shark meat have facilitated import growth. As Brazil is an important player in shark meat consumption, domestic prices seem to influence imports, leading to potential overexploitation of sharks in poorly managed fisheries.
Article
Fisheries
Kai Lorenzen, Edward Camp, Taryn M. Garlock
Summary: Fisheries stock assessments increasingly consider the relationship between natural mortality rates and body length. This study reanalyzed previous data sets and found a close to -1 scaling relationship between natural mortality and length within populations. The study emphasizes the need to distinguish between within-population and among-population scaling relationships.
FISHERIES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Ruth Beatriz Mezzalira Pincinato, Atle Oglend, Renata Melon Barroso Bertolini, Andrea Elena Pizarro Munoz
Summary: This article analyzes fish pricing in the Sao Paulo wholesale market and finds that domestically produced fish and internationally traded aquaculture species are priced separately. Additionally, salmon has a unique pricing pattern with low volatility, while fishery prices show significant monthly fluctuations.
AQUACULTURE ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
David C. Love, Frank Asche, Jessica A. Gephart, Jiafeng Zhu, Taryn Garlock, Joshua S. Stoll, James Anderson, Zach Conrad, Elizabeth M. Nussbaumer, Andrew L. Thorne-Lyman, Martin W. Bloem
Summary: This study examines the relationship between seasonality in seafood production and consumption in the United States. It reveals that there are significant seasonal increases in consumption around December and March, and that consumption in Spring and Summer aligns with domestic fishing production. The peak seasons in Alaska strongly influence the national landings.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Taryn Garlock, Frank Asche, James L. Anderson, Jana Hilsenroth, Kai Lorenzen, Ruth Beatriz Mezzalira Pincinato, Ragnar Tveteras
Summary: Blue foods are highly diverse and contribute to global food security. Fisheries production is more diverse than aquaculture production, with social and economic factors being as important as biophysical factors in influencing diversity. Weak governance diminishes the diversity of fisheries, while aquaculture has the potential to provide more accessible food to lower income groups due to economies of scale.
REVIEWS IN FISHERIES SCIENCE & AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
David C. Love, Frank Asche, Jillian Fry, Ly Nguyen, Jessica Gephart, Taryn M. Garlock, Lekelia D. Jenkins, James L. Anderson, Mark Brown, Silvio Viglia, Elizabeth M. Nussbaumer, Roni Neff
Summary: This study investigates the loss and waste in the aquatic food supply chain in the United States and finds significant differences among species, production technology, origin, and supply chain stage. Import-related production losses contribute over a quarter of total losses, necessitating multinational efforts to address these issues. The findings of this study are important for prioritizing solutions and addressing data gaps.
Article
Fisheries
Frank Asche, Hans-Martini Straume, Taryn Garlock, Ulf Johansen, Sturla F. Kvamsdal, Rune Nygaard, Ruth B. M. Pincinato, Ragnar Tveteras
Summary: The impact of COVID-19 on seafood exports from Norway has been minimal, indicating that the market and supply chains were resilient enough to withstand the shocks caused by the pandemic.
AQUATIC LIVING RESOURCES
(2022)
