John from Shines Seafood on the Sustainability & Health Benefits of Irish Caught Fish

 

Shines Seafood are a family business based in Killybegs, Co.Donegal that sell Ireland’s only Irish Tuna, Irish Sardines & Mackerel to both the retail & food services sectors.

It’s is their aim to make the best quality Irish Seafood in the world more affordable and available to the nation. Having been involved in the fishing industry for a combined 50 years they are passionate about the consumption of seafood and the overall sustainability of the industry.

In today’s episode, we caught up with John while he was up in Belfast receiving an award to chat about:

  • Why we eat fish on Fridays

  • The difference between wild and farmed fish

  • Some of the controversy around sustainability and fishing

  • Common fish myths (mercury poisoning, extinction, preservation process)

  • How “sardines” don’t actually exist

  • Why eating local fish makes such a big difference to us and the communities who supply them

  • The Omega 3 content of his fish

  • And the ‘true cost’ of a 17p can of tuna

Check it out!

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Treasure Trove

What's One Thing Most People Don't Know About You?
That I was a fisherman for over 20 years and have extensive knowledge of every element of the industry

What's Your Favourite Quote?
“Good tuna isn't cheap - cheap tuna isn't good.”

Last but not least, is there anything you'd like us to promote?
Our new Irish Sardines: https://shinesseafood.ie/product/shines-irish-sardine-stocking-filler/

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— Matt

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