Salmon now more popular than cod
Driving the rise in salmon eating has been a rash of positive publicity expounding the health benefits of the Omega 3 oils found in its pink flesh. The result is that salmon now is the fastest-growing source of protein in
Sales, according to the industry body Seafish has risen in value from 385m in 2005 to £432m this year compared to £368m for its nearest rival cod.
However, the white fish continues to be number one in terms of the number of tonnes sold – 63,000 tonnes in 2007 compared with 46,000 tonnes of salmon.
The newspaper Independent also reported that a survey conducted among supermarket wine drinkers found fish lovers said they prefer to cook at home. The study for Nobilo Wines found two out of three people ate fish twice a week. When it came to a favourite fish, 42 per cent of respondents voted for salmon – compared to 37 per cent who opted for cod. Prawns came third followed by tuna and haddock.
