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Need help telling the difference between Sprats and Herring?

Dec 10, 20232 min read

We’ve all been there. Standing in the queue at the fishmongers looking at the beautiful array of small, fresh, silvery fish that would be just perfect for the evening’s dinner. But wait…

Spratacular: The Fish Face guide to Sprats

Jan 13, 20232 min read

The humble Sprat is often overlooked, shoppers drawn to bigger, better-known fish. That’s a shame, because fresh Sprats are one of the gems of the UK’s seafood kitchen.

MSC’s sustainable seafood week gets underway

Sep 16, 20224 min read

Two top chefs and a social media creator will host Sustainable Seafood Suppers and share essential culinary skills in collaboration with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), as part of a range of…

Survey: Brits ‘clueless’ when it comes to seafood

Aug 8, 20222 min read

A new survey has found that many British dinners are clueless when it comes to seafood.

Famous Dutch Herring festival returns

Jun 21, 20222 min read

Following a two-year break, the famous Vlaggetjesdag, or Little Flags Day, festival returned to Scheveningen, near Den Haag, in the Netherlands.

Organisation aims to debunk popular trawling myths

May 21, 20222 min read

The Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) is attempting to debunk some of the ‘myths’ surrounding the fishing industry and its practices

World’s best seafood honoured at global expo

Apr 30, 20223 min read

The world’s largest seafood expo came to a close this week with French and Spanish businesses scooping the top awards.

Industry criticism grows over latest Good Fish Guide ratings

Apr 7, 20223 min read

Seafish, the non-departmental body that supports the UK seafood sector, has criticised some elements of the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) latest Good Fish Guide.

The MCS Good Fish Guide latest ratings released

Apr 6, 20222 min read

The Marine Conservation Society has released its latest update to the Good Fish Guide.

Fishing News Awards: Has your local fisherman been shortlisted?

Mar 24, 20222 min read

Have you ever wanted to know more about the fishermen out there catching the wonderful seafood that ends up on our plates? The prestigious Fishing News Awards recognise achievement, innovation, and success…

Award-winning chefs feature in new sustainable seafood digital cookbook

Feb 25, 20223 min read

A new digital cookbook featuring sustainable seafood recipes from award-winning chefs from across the globe has been launched by the Marine Stewardship Council.

Eel smuggler hit with record fine

Feb 19, 20221 min read

A Spanish judge has imposed a world-record fine €7.2m for eel smuggling.