The cost of a fish supper has risen more than any other popular takeaway mean, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The average price of takeaway fish and chips was £9.88 in July this year, up from…
A new art exhibition exploring Grimsby’s relationship with Iceland through ‘conflict, co-operation and fish and chips’ has opened at the Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre. The ‘Friends, Foes and Good Companions’ exhibition, by award-winning artist Olivier Kugler and writer Andrew Humphreys,…
The head of one of the UK’s largest fish and chip chains says the soaring price of fish and chips may go even higher. James Lipscombe, chief executive of The Chesterford Group, which runs 38 takeaways and restaurants under several…
The long-discussed imposition of 35% tariffs on imported Russian fish was finally confirmed last week, following a meeting between the fish and chip sector and Defra minister Victoria Prentis, reports Andy Read. The tariffs will be applied immediately to all…
The figures are now well-known across the industry, but three months ago, very few people realised how dependent the UK – the catering trade in particular – is on Russian fish, reports Andy Read. Knee-jerk announcements by politicians make great…
British attitudes towards the national dish of ‘fish ’n chips’ are evolving, according to new research by the Norwegian Seafood Council. As sustainable fishing rises up the agenda, diners now expect more when it comes to sourcing and are demanding…
The UK’s top 10 fish and chip shops were revealed last week, as part of the 30th anniversary National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. Following the latest round of judging, 10 businesses were shortlisted for the Fish and…
The UK’s top 10 fish and chip shops were announced last week by the 2017 National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish. Shortlisted as part of the awards, which are widely considered as the ‘Oscars’ of the fish frying…
Long queues formed in a Japanese department store earlier this month, for a taste of Frankie’s fish and chips, reports David Linkie. Customers flocked to the Hankyu shop in Osaka, where Frankie’s manager Carlyn Kearney was cooking, as part of…
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