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Ugly but delicious: The monkfish image crisis and why using the whole fish matters

Oct 28, 2025 4 min read

Walk into almost any UK fishmonger and you’ll notice something curious: monkfish tails glisten on ice — firm, sweet, and lobster-like — but whole monkfish, heads and all? Rarely.

🎃 Halloween Special: The Top 5 Most Frightful Fish at Your Fishmonger 👻

Oct 25, 2025 1 min read

As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, it’s time to embrace the eerie and the unusual. This Halloween, why not swap your usual tricks and treats for something truly…

Dorset fishery takes flight with drone-powered sustainability

Oct 24, 2025 4 min read

The famous Poole clam and cockle fishery is flying high — literally — after scooping a top national sustainability award for its pioneering use of drone technology to protect shellfish stocks.

OPINION: We say we’re adventurous with seafood – but the numbers tell a different story

Sep 11, 2025 4 min read

New report shines alarming light on ‘adventurous’ seafood claims.

What is Stargazy Pie?

Sep 4, 2025 2 min read

If you’ve ever stumbled across a seafood dish with a name that makes you pause, Stargazy Pie is sure to catch your attention. This quirky Cornish fish pie is as much about…

All hands on deck: Grimsby Town turn to historic trawler for signing reveal

Sep 2, 2025 3 min read

Grimsby Town Football Club has embraced its fishing heritage by unveiling their latest signing with a trawler-themed video shot aboard the iconic Ross Tiger.

What is Jansson’s Temptation?

Sep 2, 2025 2 min read

When it comes to quirky-sounding seafood dishes, Jansson’s Temptation definitely makes the list. Don’t worry – it’s not as scandalous as it sounds! This traditional Swedish casserole combines potatoes, cream, onions, and…

2025 UK oyster season: Colchester & Stranraer celebrations

Aug 30, 2025 3 min read

September marks the long-awaited return of native oysters (Ostrea edulis), kicking off a season of briny indulgence that runs right through to April.

Why are mussels different colours?

Aug 18, 2025 2 min read

If you’ve ever tucked into a steaming bowl of mussels, you might have noticed something curious – some mussels have creamy white flesh, while others are vibrant orange. So what’s going on?

Thames Estuary Cockles earn MSC sustainability seal

Aug 12, 2025 3 min read

The Thames Estuary Cockle Fishery is celebrating after being recertified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for its outstanding sustainability practices.

Cod Almighty! Football clubs with fishing in their blood

Aug 8, 2025 7 min read

We thought it was time to celebrate football clubs with genuine fishing and seafood ties – from their names to their badges, and the communities behind them.

The sardine situation: Our Top Three recipes for seasonal abundance

Aug 2, 2025 3 min read

August is when British sardines show off. Caught close to shore, thick-bodied, gleaming, and as cheap as they’ll ever be.