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Our ongoing project at Glen Finglas has shown how sensitive biodiversity is to changing upland management. To maintain consistency, we have used the same monitoring methods since the beginning of the project. However, one of the benefits of long-term projects is that new technology emerges and can be incorporated to allow more detailed understanding to be developed. We have employed drone-based multispectral imaging to develop a high-resolution map of the experiment that shows the amount of vegetation present. We have combined that with our routine mapping of bird territories to look at what
It has been reported that the UK exiting of the European Union (Brexit) has affected salmon industry. Both the volume and value of salmon exported to the EU, which still is the main market for Scottish Salmon, have been impacted. In response, this case study aims to analyse whether Brexit has had any effect on the premium paid for Scottish salmon (under the French quality indicator Label Rouge or not) with respect to other origins (i.e., Norwegian) in a French wholesale market. The result of the statistical analysis indicated that Brexit did not have any effect on the premiums. However, this
The eco-labels "Farmed Responsibly ASC Certified" and "Certified Carbon Neutral" can potentially enhance the desirability of Scottish salmon among UK consumers. Additionally, labelling Scottish salmon as “High in Omega-3” could further increase its value. However, it is important to note that while eco-labels and nutritional claims play a role, they are secondary factors influencing UK consumers' preferences for salmon. The primary drivers are price, freshness, taste, and the origin of the salmon. In this study we aimed to explore whether UK consumers are willing to pay a premium for Scottish
Farmed salmon is one of Scotland’s main exports, benefitting the national economy and local communities. This case study draws from the research project costs and opportunities for Scottish products with higher value status , such as salmon. We found that farmed Scottish salmon has attributes that retain good standing with consumers, although evidence from our research interviews suggests that it has lost some of its status as a high-value food. Interviewees also identified challenges facing the sector, which are perceived to be affecting its reputation and ability to invest in innovation
The aim of this SEFARI fellowship with Food Standards Scotland was to determine the lifestyle factors which cause members of the older population to become ill with foodborne illness. Report prepared by: Dr Ellen W. Evans ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University
In Scotland, about 11% of households experienced low food security (reporting reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet) or very low food security (reporting multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake) in 2022-23. Thus, levels of food bank use are likely to be significant in Scotland. However, no official estimates exist of the scale and scope of food banking activities. This report summarises the distribution and activities of food support outlets in Scotland in 2023. Our research found that the distribution of food support outlets aligns broadly with
There are clearly a range of ways that animal health and welfare researchers and policy makers can draw from psychology to improve the ways in which they communicate and/or elicit positive behaviour change in their target audiences. For example, psychology can help to improve our understanding of the influences on human behaviour; provide further insight on how individuals read and understand messages and explain why different types of messages interact with our personalities and our values. This case study showcases our findings from two discourse analyses of pet and farm animal welfare
Transforming our diets to build a more sustainable food system is paramount to achieving net zero. Here, we provide a high-resolution perspective on United Kingdom (UK) seafood supplies and nutrient flows at species level. We mapped seafood production (capture and aquaculture), trade (imports and exports), purchases (within and out-of-home), and seafood consumption, between 2009 and 2020. UK dietary recommendations for finfish consumption were not achieved by domestic production nor national supplies. Mapping dietary nutrient flows revealed that the UK undergoes substantial losses of omega-3