Fish For The Queen

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30055, 13 February 1963, Page 8

Fish For The Queen

Sir,—The explanation by Mr M. L. Newman, of P. Feron and Son, Ltd., is poor. He admits no direct knowledge of retail prices, asks me to be fair in my comparison of prices, and then proceeds to state that two-thirds of unwanted fish are thrown away. Permit me to say that such a statement is an exaggeration when all edible fish are gutted and roughly prepared at sea, and furthermore, the so-called shop waste of heads and trimmings are retailed at Is per lb for pet food. I assure Mr Newman that my ears and eyes have not deceived me. In conclusion. I point out that Nelson city now has a reorganised fish supply, cheaper fish, and street deliveries arranged by broadcast timetable for the housewife.—Yours, etc., RIP VAN WINKLE. February 4. 1963. [The manager of P. Feron and Son, Ltd. (Mr M. L. Newman), said: “‘Rip Van Winkle’ is quite incorrect His statement, ‘Ail edible fish are gutted and roughly prepared at sea,’ is incorrect. Groper, ling, cod, elephant fish, relatively minor fish on the retailers' slab are: gurnard and tarakihi, the main volume varieties, are received by the retailer as they left the sea. with consequent high wastage in preparation. The important point is that in Christchuroh the consumer can buy fish cheaper, in better condition, and in greater variety than almost anywhere else in New Zealand. This is something to be proud of and thankful for. Let us appreciate value and service and stop tilting at windmills.”]