Tuesday, November 27, 2012

27/11/12: Stories from Scotland, Uganda and Brazil

Hello,
We go all around the world today with stories from Scotland, Uganda and Brazil.
  • Scottish fish producer, Loch Duart is to receive a £4 million cash injection from Scottish Investment Bank (SIB) and Capicorn Investment Group. The company will upgrade equipment and infrastructure with the hope of increasing export sales. Read more...
  • Researchers target pangasius to revitalise Uganda's fish sector. Tilapia and the African catfish are the most commonly reared fish species in the country but experts see potential in pangasius. There is high demand for the fish on the world market and being an omnivore means the risk posed by escapees is lower compared to predator species. Read more...
  • Brazilian company Nutec has launched a system to convert fish waste into oil for biodiesel feedstock. The Biopeixe Machine converts 50 percent of fish viscera into fats which will be changed into biodiesel.The equipment will be used to dispose of waste made by Nile tilapia grown in tanks in the reservoirs of the State of Ceará.  Read more...

English: Pangasius hypothalamus meat in a Germ...
English: Pangasius hypothalamus meat in a German fish shop (Photo credit: Wikipedia)


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