Seafood

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

When CJ Jackson invited a group of nine-year-olds to Billingsgate Market to learn about fish, she expected curiosity. What she didn’t expect was blank stares. “I asked them what fish they eat,…

4th November 2025

CJ Jackson: Inspiring the next generation to rediscover British seafood

4th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has issued warning of a growing trend in international seafood markets regarding the mislabelling of fish species. Of particular concern is the use of the…

4th November 2025

FEAP calls for accurate seafood labelling

4th November 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A team from the Royal Navy has helped give the Solent’s oyster population a boost by releasing a fresh batch of European flat oysters into the River Hamble.

3rd November 2025

Navy divers reintroduce Solent oysters

3rd November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The kitchens of Le Cordon Bleu Paris recently came alive with creativity as newly graduated chefs took on the challenge of transforming Norwegian saithe into refined gourmet dishes.

31st October 2025

Norwegian saithe gets the Cordon Bleu treatment

31st October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Ecuador exported 104,201 tonnes of shrimp in September 2025 – some 9% more than the country shipped to overseas markets in the corresponding month of 2024, finds new industry analysis from Shrimp…

29th October 2025

Ecuador’s shrimp exporters continue to grow trade, diversify markets

29th October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has published its 2024 Impacts Report, revealing the progress and growth of ASC programmes globally, which have helped deliver a wide range of environmental and social improvements…

29th October 2025

New ASC Impacts Report depicts a year of global progress

29th October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has confirmed that Loch Fyne has achieved ASC certification for its oyster farming operations on Scotland’s west coast. The certification offers assurance that Loch Fyne oysters are…

28th October 2025

Loch Fyne launches ASC-certified oysters

28th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

International non-profit research and innovation organisation WorldFish and partners have launched the first comprehensive practitioner-focused framework built specifically for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture.

28th October 2025

Global guidebook to help cut post-harvest losses in small-scale fisheries, aquaculture

28th October 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Following on from Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) announcement that its next annual Responsible Seafood Summit will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, in September 2026, the non-profit organisation has advised that as a…

28th October 2025

International seafood conferences to join forces in Bangkok in 2026

28th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The UK National Fish & Chip Awards has revealed the five finalists competing for the coveted Restaurant of the Year title for 2026, narrowing the field by half as the competition enters its final…

27th October 2025

Five fish and chip restaurants named finalists in UK awards

27th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafish has appointed Colin Faulkner as its new chief executive, marking the start of a new era for the seafood industry support body.

23rd October 2025

Seafish names new CEO

23rd October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Sainsbury’s, New England Seafood International (NESI), Birds Eye, BioMar and Mowi were the big winners at the fifth annual Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) UK Awards, a joint ASC-Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) event,…

23rd October 2025

ASC announces UK aquaculture award winners

23rd October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Three standout newcomers from the North of England and Scotland have been announced as finalists in the prestigious Newcomer of the Year category at the National Fish & Chip Awards.

22nd October 2025

New UK chippies fry to fame

22nd October 2025

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

With sushi cementing its place as one of the United Kingdom’s favourite food trends, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has highlighted the enduring appeal and market potential of raw Norwegian salmon – the nation’s sushi staple…

22nd October 2025

Norwegian salmon holds strong as UK sushi boom continues

22nd October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Europe’s mussel and oyster farmers are calling on the European Union to give shellfish aquaculture a central role in the bloc’s sustainable food strategy, warning that the sector’s potential to deliver climate-positive…

21st October 2025

Shellfish farming must take its rightful place in EU food policy, MEPs tell Brussels

21st October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

New posters unveiled at Victoria and St James’ Park Underground stations in London are calling on the UK Government to take urgent action to stop seafood imports linked to illegal fishing, human…

21st October 2025

London Underground posters call on UK Govt to stop seafood ‘criminal catches’

21st October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

John West has appointed Neal Woods as its new Commercial Director for the UK. Woods returns to John West UK after three years as General Manager of John West Ireland, where he…

21st October 2025

Neal Woods returns to John West UK as Commercial Director

21st October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Ten of the UK’s most promising young fish friers have been named semi-finalists in the Drywite Young Fish Frier of the Year category at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2026, marking…

20th October 2025

UK’s top young fish friers named as national award heats up

20th October 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) have achieved special recognition from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. GSA and BAP were awarded a certificate at…

20th October 2025

GSA, BAP recognised by FAO for sustainable aquatic food system work

20th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

A new research project led by the University of Aberdeen and commercial oyster farm NativeAqua is aiming to revive the UK’s declining native oyster population using cutting-edge genetic techniques.

17th October 2025

Genetics boost UK native oysters

17th October 2025