FISH & CHIP NEWS
NFFF x Fuel Card Services
All of our members have access to an exclusive discount for Fuel Card Services. Fuel Card services can: Cut fuel costs – save up to 10p per litre Stay secure – it’s cash-free and helps prevent fraud Reduce admin – HMRC compliant invoices, no need to keep receipts...
Entries for the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 are ‘o-fish-ially’ open
The search is on to find the next set of champion fish and chip shops as the National Fish and Chip Awards, the UK’s premier prize-giving event for outstanding businesses in the industry, today launches its 2025 campaign to find the greatest takeaways and restaurants...
Sizzling Chicken Strikes Gold At The National Frozen Food Awards
Meadow Vale Foods are delighted to announce that our Sizzling Shawarma Chargrilled Chicken Boneless Thigh saw off fierce competition to win Gold in the category of Best New Meat Main at the annual British Frozen Food (BFFF) Awards held in London last week. The award...
Middleton Foods announces return of The Peter Hill Award!
Following its tremendous success last year, Middleton Foods is delighted to announce that The Peter Hill Award is back and even bigger than before! The unique competition opens from 1st July 2024 to newcomers to the fish and chip trade, with a phenomenal £15,000 worth...
Cut costs and reduce waste with Goldensheaf 1.5kg Standard Batter Mix – now available at a lower price
Goldensheaf has always focused on making smart choices. It’s why its flour is milled to a specific grade and why its products are hydrated to the perfect level so that its batter not only outperforms the competition on taste and texture but value for money too,...
Rules banning new takeaways across most of Newcastle approved
In a bold move to address rising childhood obesity rates, Newcastle City Council has approved regulations that will significantly impact their takeaway industry. The new restrictions, set to be enforced across most of the city, aim to promote healthier eating habits...
JJ Foodservice Launches Community Directory to Boost Volunteering
JJ Foodservice has launched a Community Directory, aimed at encouraging volunteering among team members by listing local charities near every branch. The initiative supports the company's commitment to positively impact communities. Chief Operating Officer, Kaan...
HOSPITALITY NEWS
UK’s Top 2 Fish and Chip Restaurants Collaborate for an Unforgettable Fish Supper
The fish and chip industry was on full display this Tuesday, as the UK’s top two fish and chip restaurants, Knights Fish Restaurant from Glastonbury and Pier Point Bar & Restaurant in Torquay, teamed up for an exclusive supper. The event, a part of England’s...
Zero Plus Fish and Chips: Young Voices Community Initiative
Zero Plus Fish & Chips in Canton, Cardiff, has recently founded the , the Young Voices Community Project, which encouraged local year 6 students to share stories about what makes their community special. Partnering with Lansdowne Primary School, Zero Plus invited...
JJ Foodservice Launches MSC Campaign to Raise Awareness
National wholesaler JJ Foodservice has launched a campaign to raise awareness of its MSC range and educate customers about the benefits of MSC-certified fish and seafood. The campaign includes an overhaul of all MSC-certified products on the website and app, adding...
Whitefish remains vanguard of sustainable seafood market – MSC
Whitefish fisheries including pollock, cod, haddock and hake, remain at the forefront of the sustainable seafood market, with almost three quarters of the global whitefish catch engaged with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)’s sustainable seafood programme at the...
Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo 2024 – Europe’s Premier Event for Restaurant Growth and Innovation Returns to ExCeL London
Foodservice professionals across the country are eagerly awaiting the return of Restaurant & Takeaway Innovation Expo. Known as Europe's leading event dedicated to the growth and success of restaurants and takeaways, this trade show and industry conference will...
Tap into National Curry Week with Dinaclass
As National Curry Week rolls around (7th-13th October), fish and chip shops can celebrate Britain’s love for curry by highlighting a takeaway classic: chip shop curry sauce. This much-loved sauce, which bridges the gap between classic British and Indian culinary...
Fleetwood seafood processing park proves its importance to industry figures
Employment and sustainability at the forefront for prominent facility Leading figures from across the seafood industry have been shown first-hand the economic and environmental benefits of Fleetwood’s Neptune Fish and Seafood Processing Park. The £8 million investment...
NFFF BOARD BLOG
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...