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  • Proud ocean nations unite at the Norway-UK Seafood Summit with a shared agenda to increase sustainable seafood consumption.

    The Norway-UK Seafood Summit, organised by the Norwegian Seafood Council, returned to Fishmonger's Hall, London, on 27 February 2023, following a two-year break due to the pandemic. The Summit drew nearly 200 stakeholders from the seafood sector and related industries, where the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and develop seafood trade, with sustainability in mind.

  • WHITEHEADS IS NAMED AS THE UK’S MOST SUSTAINABLE FISH AND CHIP SHOP

    A popular East Yorkshire chippy has been named the winner of the Environment & Sustainability Award at this year’s National Fish & Chip Awards. Whitehead’s Fish & Chips in Hornsea beat off competition from finalists, Hennighans and Sea Queen Fisheries to take the top prize, being awarded for their outstanding commitment to responsible practices and sourcing.

  • Fish and Chip Champions To Head To Norway For Sustainable Fishing Adventure Aboard Østerfjord

    Seafood From Norway today announced that all winners of the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024, run for a second year by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), will get the chance to go on a once-in-a-lifetime study trip to Norway in June. There, they will experience firsthand how delicious Norwegian cod and haddock is responsibly harvested from Norway’s cold, clear waters.

  • Seafood from Norway: “We Fish you a Merry Christmas”

    Seafood from Norway (SFN) and National Fish and Chip Award winners past and present have been donning festive “We Fish you a Merry Christmas” attire. Sharing season’s greetings they have been cheerily serving up portions of fish and chips using responsibly sourced Norwegian cod and haddock, and reminiscing about some of the lighter moments of 2023.

  • Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy, celebrates sustainable seafood education in UK hospitality

    UK press article

    Date

    29/11/2023

    Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy, celebrates sustainable seafood education in UK hospitality
    In celebration of the close seafood relationship Norway holds with the UK, the Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Cecilie Myrseth, met this week with leading UK culinary institution, Westminster Kingsway Colle

  • Lancashire’s culinary prodigy: Sam Dixon of Northcote wows judges with knockout Norwegian cod dish and is crowned Young National Chef of the Year

    Lancashire’s culinary scene has a new shining star, and his name is Sam Dixon.
    In a remarkable achievement, Sam Dixon, demi chef de partie at Lisa Goodwin-Allen's Michelin starred restaurant Northcote, situated at Langho in the Ribble Valley, has been awarded the prestigious title Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) by the Craft Guild of Chefs, sponsored by Seafood from Norway. Showcasing

  • From Brixton to culinary excellence: Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone empowers local chef and other rising stars


    In an exceptional highlight of the ongoing Craft Guild of Chef’s Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) competition, sponsored by Seafood from Norway, Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone has provided unparalleled mentorship to Brixton’s rising culinary star, Harry Donnelly.

    The YNCOTY competition surpasses all other young chef contests, bringing together those identified as the

  • New inspirational Seafood from Norway campaign bids to get more seafood on UK dining tables


    The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), which proudly represents Seafood from Norway (SFN), has launched a new whitefish campaign, Explore, to champion sustainable seafood and drive inspiration for simple at-home cookery with Norwegian cod and haddock.

    Despite the majority of UK consumer seafood purchases stemming from retail1, there exist a number of widely known barriers to seafood cons

  • Seafood from Norway joins forces with Simon Hulstone to elevate the Young National Chef of the Year finalists at Mentor Day


    In a bid to support the next generation of UK chefs, Seafood from Norway (SfN), sponsors of the Craft Guild of Chef’s Young National Chef of the Year (YNCOTY) competition, recently attended the highly anticipated Finalist Mentor Day, alongside long-term SfN chef partner, Simon Hulstone.

    The YNCOTY competition is organised by David Mulcahy, food innovation and sustainability direct

  • Simon Hulstone’s Norwegian Cod Recipe.

    Presenting a recipe by Michelin-starred chef and a long-term Seafood from Norway partner Simon Hulstone, who created the dish at the Young National Chef of the Year Finalist Mentor Day.

    The YNCOTY Finalist Mentor Day included an inspiring recipe showcase and product demonstration by Simon, all with a keen focus on the potential of responsibly sourced Norwegian cod.
    Simon’s dish features

  • Seafood from Norway is Principal Sponsor of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2024

    Seafood from Norway is delighted to continue partnership with NFFF and resume as principal sponsor of the National Fish and Chip Awards 2024.The National Fish & Chip Awards, organized by the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), celebrate the very best fish and chip shops in the UK and are the highlight of the fish and chip calendar.
    Victoria Braathen, UK Director of the Norwegian Seaf

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