NATIONAL FISH & CHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCES BEST INDUSTRY BUSINESSES SCALING UP SUSTAINABLY

National Fish & Chip Awards announces best industry businesses scaling up sustainably. The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), organiser of the prestigious National Fish & Chip Awards, is revealing the chip shop finalists in the Environment and Sustainable Business category.

The award distinguishes and honours UK mainland fish and chip operators – takeaways, restaurants, multiples or mobile units – which demonstrate an outstanding commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices to increase business success in all areas.

An industry panel, comprising senior figures from the fish and chip sector, have now appraised and scored the entries. And, based on approaches to in-depth criteria such as sustainable business models, employee training and incentives, operational investments, waste reduction, resource management, energy efficiency, responsible product sourcing and more, the top three challengers have been identified.

The fish and chip businesses making a big impact in the industry for all the right reasons are:

Merseyside

Pisces, Wirral

Yorkshire

Two Gate Fisheries, Barnsley

Wales

Anglesey

Finney’s, Benllech

“This year has seen a brilliant array of submissions in this category, and we are very appreciative of all the fish and chip shops that are pushing themselves to be champions of environmental and sustainability best practices, regardless of what round they’ve made it to in the awards,” Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, says.

“We have always taken our environmental responsibilities very seriously, so we have broadened the criteria of this category over the last few years. Sustainably sourced fish is extremely important to the fish and chip industry but looking to the future we must start to look at our environmental impact right across our operations and these businesses are leading the way for the rest of the industry to follow.”

He concludes:

“This category is of huge importance as it is helping to reshape the industry by delivering a clear message that it is possible to take a sustainability-first approach and achieve long-term success across the board. We can’t wait to celebrate with the finalists at the ceremony.”

Seafood from Norway is the principal sponsor of the awards, as well as the Environment and Sustainable Business category. Victoria Braathen, UK Director of the Norwegian Seafood Council, congratulates the three businesses for their forward-thinking actions: “Seafood from Norway is delighted to sponsor the Environmental and Sustainable Business award – a category that celebrates businesses and individuals committed to implementing sustainable practices in the fish and chip industry.

“As a proud supplier of high-quality, sustainably sourced cod and haddock to the UK’s beloved fish and chip sector, Seafood from Norway represents the Norwegian seafood industry and shares the category’s dedication to promoting tangible changes in business practices that protect our environment.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists. Your achievements are a testament to your unwavering dedication and best practices. We look forward to celebrating your contributions to the future of the fish and chip industry at the awards in February.”

The trio of finalists have been invited to the awards ceremony on 26 February at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge to find out if they will received the Environment and Sustainable Business baton from 2024 winner, Hornsea-based Whitehead’s Fish and Chips.

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