FISH & CHIP NEWS
JJ Unveils Shatter Packs & New Logo for Fish Restaurants
JJ Foodservice, a leading supplier to restaurants and caterers, has launched MSC Cod shatter packs, combining the benefits of Frozen at Sea and IQF. Designed for convenience, each shatter pack contains 2 x 6kg packs of quick-frozen fillets, layered between sheets with...
KFE Open Day
Join us for our Open Day on Sunday 17th March where you can network with peers, learn new skills and discover the latest plant-based food trends. Our School of Frying Excellence will host live demonstrations and presentations from our award-winning trainers, Gordon...
Justin Clarke joins Middleton Foods as Business Development Chef
Middleton Foods, the UK’s leading manufacturer of foodservice pre-mixes, is delighted to announce the appointment of Justin Clarke to its culinary team. Justin joins Middleton Foods as Business Development Chef and is a strategic addition to reinforce Middleton Foods’...
Record £1.33 billion spent on MSC certified products last year as whitefish remains dominant in sustainable seafood market
UK and Irish shoppers spent a record £1.33 billion on MSC certified fish and seafood in 2023, up 5% from the previous year, according to the MSC UK & Ireland Market Report 2023 released today. Volumes of MSC labelled product also increased, rising to 154,543...
Energy meter tampering unfairly impacts fish friers
Meter tampering creates an unfair playing field for fish friers. However, there is a safe way to address this issue as suspicions can be reported anonymously through the Stay Energy Safe service here. Energy theft, which includes bypassing gas or electricity meters,...
Would jubilee’ve it! – Middleton Foods launch new curry sauce fit for a King
As the UK’s leading manufacturer of chip shop ingredients, Middleton Foods, is proud to introduce another quality product to its Kings Heritage range, with the addition of its new Kings Heritage Premium Curry Sauce! Kings Heritage Premium Curry Sauce is a delicious...
Fish Kitchen 1931
After their success at becoming runners up at the National Fish Awards 2023, you may think Lee and Samantha were looking to attach an additional shop to their business and open another outlet, far from the truth, the shop, now Fish Kitchen 1931 was originally acquired...
HOSPITALITY NEWS
Could fish and chips be the answer to sustainable flying?
Last November, Virgin Atlantic’s Flight100 made history by soaring across the Atlantic, powered solely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This wasn’t just any fuel; it was a special blend made from used cooking oil, proving that the future of flight could be more...
T.Quality Unveils its Quality Desserts Range!
T.Quality, a renowned leader in the foodservice industry, is proud to announce the launch of its exciting new range of Quality Desserts. Designed specifically for the foodservice, QSR and fish and chip sectors, these products are individually quick frozen (IQF),...
Recent figures show more than 1 in 5 adults not actively seeking work.
Recent figures have revealed that more than a fifth of UK adults are not actively seeking employment. According to official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s economic inactivity rate stood at 21.8% between November and January, slightly...
Spring Budget 2024: Industry Reaction
This Spring Budget Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt announced he would increase the VAT registration threshold from £85,000 to £90,000 from 1 April for small businesses. He will also cut National Insurance contributions from 10% to 8% for employees. Here is what NFFF...
Industry leaders convene at Summit to tackle economic challenges, unveil emerging trends & forge strategies for 2024
Leading stakeholders from across the seafood industry are preparing to gather for the 2024 Norway-UK Seafood Summit, set to take place on Tuesday 27th February at Fishmongers’ Hall in London. Amongst a distinguished speaker set, the Norwegian Seafood Councill is...
Budget 2024 – Write to your MP
We have put together a template to help businesses with ideas to write to their local MP ahead of the budget on the 6th of March. The NFFF has long argued that the current taxtion system is not fit for purpose and we are now seeing other parts of the sector feeling...
Cod and Kin: The Fish & Chip Shop Ran by a Family of 11
J-Henry’s Fish & Chips in Hedge End, Hants is a family-run business that has been serving customers for over 35 years . The shop has 11 close family members working in it, including Shane Lee, 59, who is known as The Codfather, his wife Beverley, their four...
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POTATO PRICES
With the cost of potatoes the latest crisis to hit our industry, we've put together some ideas you may wish to consider to see us through this difficult period. If you prepare your chips inhouse- Peel your potatoes strictly to a time leaving on a little skinUse a hand...
Invitations are going out – not long to wait now!
With just over a month to go to the National Fish and Chip Awards the excitment is building. Invitations are being send out so keep an eye on your inbox! I thought it would be a good idea to write an article about the importance of the awards for the fish and chip...
Food and Drink Supply Chain APPG
I was asked to attend the Food and Drink Supply Chain APPG in Portcullis House in London to represent the takeaway sector. APPGs allow parlimentarians to gather insight into issues to allow them to make future decisions. I have previously spoken at the Fisheries APPG...