28 February 2013
Analysis of the Scapeche accounts
28 February 2013
The fleet of French supermarket chain Intermarché, “Scapêche”, is the largest French deep-sea fleet, with six bottom trawlers targeting deep-sea species, mainly in UK waters. In July 2012, the European Commission proposed to phase out deep-sea bottom trawling, a fishing method which has been described by researchers as “the most destructive fishing gear in history”. Scapêche is therefore subject to scrutiny as the reform of the EU’s deep-sea fisheries management regime is underway. Scapêche has claimed to be transparent, profitable and a major employer, but since 2009 and despite legal requirements, has failed to publish its accounts.
To read the complete analysis : Accounts Scapêche Eng
Read the german analysis : Scapeche German_Februar 2013
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