Fish Face Seafood blog
Rejoice: Poole clam and cockle season underway
It’s the most wonderful time of the year famously sang Andy Williams. However, had the American singer been born in Poole, Dorset then he probably would have been singing about the opening…
Why isn’t flounder more popular?
Walk into any restaurant, grab the menu and check out the price of any flatfish. Megrim sole, sand sole and plaice will be over £20, with lemon sole and Dover sole considerably…
Weever woe on the south coast: in search of the perfect bouillabaisse
A tale of weever woe not centred around a fiery foot, but rather a bland bouillabaisse.
Carbon-curious consumer? The new Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool is for you
If you’ve ever wondered about the carbon footprint of your favourite seafood products, then wonder no more – a new online tool is here to help.
Tilapia: the pros and cons of a divisive fish
With major tilapia supplier Regal Springs hailing the success of a six-month trial with British pub chain Greene King in using tilapia in its fish and chip meals we take a closer…
May in season spotlight: Spider crab
With its spiky, armoured shell and spindly, stilt-like legs the spider may seem a strange choice for May’s in season spotlight – but if you can look past the crab’s out-of-this-world-appearance then…
A hidden benefit of eating mussels revealed
High in protein and low in fat, the humble (and affordable) mussel is an underappreciated and unloved seafood superstar. However, in addition to its benefits to us as a vitamin-rich food source,…
Our new favourite fish: Sand sole
High-quality Scottish mackerel is proving popular in Japan with sales surging and more demand expected.
Scottish mackerel proving popular in Japan
High-quality Scottish mackerel is proving popular in Japan with sales surging and more demand expected.
April in season spotlight: John Dory
Never judge a book and all that… Despite its unusual appearance the John Dory is a very fine fish, and one growing in popularity (and price).
Supermarket Safari: The Surprising Joy of Overseas Fish Counters
We’ve developed a fascination for overseas supermarkets. Whilst the tourists do their thing, we’re out seeking supermarket fish counters.
Seafood superheroes: Sardines, herring and anchovies could save your life
Swapping red meat for ‘forage fish’ such as sardines, herring and anchovies could save up to 750,000 lives a year newly-published data suggests.











