Hake hoax in Spanish markets

By Mar Cabra, Marcos Garcia Rey and Kate Willson

The fish we buy is not always what the label says. Consumers are cheated in Spain and around the world.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Martinsohn":

"… ers,” said the European Commission’s top fisheries DNA expert Jann Th. Martinsohn, who reviewed ICIJ’s methodology and findings. “And worse, they are no …"

"… l to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Co-author Jann Th. Martinsohn told ICIJ the cost of scientific testing is no longer prohibitive — it c …"

"… r prohibitive — it can be as low as €35 per sample if you test in bulk.Martinsohn has spoken to officials across the EU, pushing governments to implement th …"

"… is a private lab,” Ruiz said. “We’re not watchdogs of the market.”Martinsohn lists Denmark as one of the most advanced countries in the EU on the use o …"