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Bjørn-Erik Stabell appointed UK director of the Norwegian Seafood Council, bringing global expertise to key market. The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has appointed Bjørn-Erik Stabell as its new UK Director, […]
Street-food-inspired seafood offers a new route to growth for fish and chip shops Chef-led recipe inspiration showcases how Norwegian whitefish can help fish and chip shops tap into the street-food […]
Significant opportunity for seafood targeting the “protein boom” using clearer messaging and more convenient formats. With 20% of UK consumers now following a high-protein diet[1] the seafood industry is in […]
Navigating a volatile landscape. The conflict in the Middle East is now entering its second month. While there have been attempts at diplomatic engagement, progress remains fragile and the overall situation […]
National Fish & Chip Awards serves The Scrap Box with the UK’s official Takeaway of the Year title. That ‘Fry-day’ feeling was in full effect for the mighty Scrap Box […]
Insights from the Norway–UK Seafood Summit Bjørn-Erik Stabell, UK Director, Norwegian Seafood Council A historic setting for future-focused dialogue On 24 February, beneath the vaulted ceilings of Fishmongers’ Hall, the […]
Scottish chippy cleans up at National Fish & Chip Awards with sustainability prize. The Real Food Café in Tyndrum, Perthshire, has made green the gold standard by being named the […]
Real Food Cafe sets the benchmark for UK fish and chip shops Scottish operator ranked among UK’s top 15 after national award win Scottish operator The Real Food Cafe has […]
Prawns in the UK Market Report 2026, unveiled at the Norway–UK Seafood Summit, positions cold-water prawns as one of the most compelling growth opportunities in UK foodservice. While prawns already […]
Redefining the future of seafood: powered by innovation, anchored on sustainability. Collaboration, innovation and sustainability were at the heart of discussions at the Norwegian Seafood Council’s annual arena for influential […]
Excellence on the menu as National Fish & Chip Awards names 2026 winners The National Fish & Chip Awards 2026, with Seafood from Norway as principal sponsor, has today paid […]
Industry overview before the Norway–UK Seafood Summit. Doors open at 11am today! While the year began with difficulties for Norwegian seafood globally, the UK market continues to demonstrate resilience and […]
2025 is behind us: welcome to 2026. By Bjørn-Erik Stabell, Norwegian Seafood Council. Earlier this month, the Norwegian Seafood Council announced the annual results for 2025. Here are the headline […]
Seafood from Norway names Geir as host vessel for 2026 National Fish and Chip Award winners’ study trip. Seafood from Norway has announced that the vessel Geir will host the […]
Norway–UK Seafood Summit 2026: Exclusive market insights and industry debate in London. The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) will host the Norway–UK Seafood Summit on 24 February 2026 at the historic Fishmongers’ Hall […]
Norway & the UK fish & chips industry: A strategic partnership between two cornerstone industries. By Bjørn-Erik Stabell, Country Director UK of the Norwegian Seafood Council. Fish & Chips is […]
National Fish & Chip Awards champions chippies for sustainability prize. The National Fish & Chip Awards has confirmed that three fish and chip businesses in Cornwall and Scotland are the […]
Let the ‘batter’ commence! Final 10 takeaways named at National Fish & Chip Awards. Let the ‘batter’ commence! Ten UK businesses deemed to be reigning supreme in the fish and […]
Unlocking poké’s potential – NSC research signals major growth opportunity as consumers inspired to prepare raw fish at home. 42% of UK consumers opt for poké out of the home, […]
Raw Norwegian salmon endures as a sushi favourite among UK consumers As the UK sushi boom shows no signs of slowing, the Norwegian Seafood Council highlights the potential of raw […]
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