Episode 144 - Reading The News with Jim Cowie
Posted by Emily on 16th Feb 2024
In this episode of the Ceres Podcast, Stelios discusses the hospitality news with Jim Cowie from the Seafood Matters Podcast.
They discuss the following topics:
Unfounded Fears: The Truth Behind Russia's Fishing Ban and the UK's Fish & Chips
The recent revocation of a 1956 fishing agreement between Russia and the UK, largely symbolic and with minimal practical impact on the UK's fishing industry and fish and chips supply, underscores the importance of scrutinising media narratives amid geopolitical tensions.
Norovirus Outbreak Leads to Oyster Sale Ban in France
The recent norovirus outbreak in southwest France has led to a ban on the sale of oysters from Arcachon Bay, impacting local traditions and the economy during the festive season
Scottish Hospitality Urgent Call for Rate Relief Support
Urgent plea from Scotland's hospitality sector for rates relief support, as around 10,000 businesses face critical challenges without government intervention, ahead of the Scottish Budget announcement on December 19, 2023.
E. coli Outbreak Tied to Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese
The outbreak of E. coli linked to Mrs Kirkham's Lancashire Cheese has tragically resulted in one fatality and multiple hospitalisations across the UK, prompting a recall of the artisanal product.
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