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Food and Drink Federation comment on February inflation figures. Food and drink inflation at 3.3% in February 2026. Karen Betts, Chief Executive, The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said: “While […]
The rise of low-impact scallops. Hand-dived and low-impact scallops are fast emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional dredged scallops—offering the same exceptional flavour while significantly reducing environmental impact. Across […]
Stranraer aiming to be Scotland’s “oyster town.” The former ferry port in south-west Scotland is aiming to reinvent itself. Stranraer, on the shores of Loch Ryan, is home to Scotland’s […]
SFPA issues updated Food Safety Information Notice on the Management of Norovirus for Shellfish Producers. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has recently issued an updated Food Safety Information Notice (FSIN) on […]
Top County Durham chippy scoops Training and Development Award. The high-‘frying’ team at Yarm Road Fish & Chips in Darlington was honoured as the UK’s best for training and development […]
Exports of Irish salmonids and spiny lobster to the USA resume with immediate effect. Restrictions lifted following NOAA equivalence Decision; standard export requirements reinstated for Irish exporters. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority […]
Economic contribution of UK food and drink manufacturing revealed. New data reveals food and drink manufacturing’s £42bn contribution to the UK economy, providing almost half a million jobs right across […]
Scotland’s food manufacturers call for action to protect sector’s future, as £5.7bn contribution revealed. · New data reveals that the economic value of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing sector has grown 20% in […]
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 […]
Scottish food and drink producers urged to re-think growth strategies in challenging markets. Economic pressures continue to bite, however changing demographics, consumption behaviour and forward-thinking operators offer many opportunities. Value […]
Expanded Marine Fund Scotland. £16 million investment to support a sustainable marine economy. Projects aimed at supporting Scotland’s marine economy will benefit from £16 million of investment through the Marine […]
Collins Seafoods catches the ‘Supplier of the Year’ National Fish & Chip Award. Collins Seafoods has been honoured with the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award at the National Fish […]
GAPP names industry veteran Ron Rogness interim executive director. Rogness to lead GAPP during leadership transition. The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) has named Ron Rogness to the […]
Study highlights environmental importance of capture fisheries as a low-carbon protein source. Europêche, the representative body for the European fishing industry, welcomes the publication of a new peer-reviewed scientific study […]
Rockfish Sidmouth, Mitch Tonks eleventh coastal restaurant. Sustainable seafood brand lands on Sidmouth seafront, opening Tuesday 17th March 2026. Award-winning sustainable seafood restaurant group Rockfish, from CEO and Founder Mitch Tonks, has […]
Josette Foster, breaking barriers, a life of strength and equality. Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood in our latest publication. From an early age growing up in the 1970s, I was […]
Yorkshire fish and chip restaurant tipped for greater things after national award win. There are absolutely no reservations on how good Trenchers of Whitby is, as the UK’s official fish […]
IceFish Bursary Awards announced The winners of the 2026 Bursary Awards were announced at the Iceland Ocean Cluster Reykjavik. The Awards are given by the organisers of the Icelandic Fisheries & […]
100% Fish reaching the Netherlands and Quebec. Recently, Judith Schuijs and Clara Jégousse from the IOC team presented the 100% Fish programme at two international events. Last week Judith Schuijs, our research project manager, […]
ASC unveils research-driven on-pack label to boost consumer clarity. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to announce the roll out of its new on-pack label, a research-driven evolution designed to enhance […]
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