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NORWEGIAN SEAFOOD CELEBRATED AT THIS YEAR’S HRC TRADE SHOW

NORWEGIAN SEAFOOD CELEBRATED AT THIS YEAR’S HRC TRADE SHOW


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Michel Roux Jr among culinary superstars at Norwegian Seafood Chef HQ takeover



27th March 2024, ExCeL, London


Celebrating the quality of Norwegian seafood and its story of origin, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), in collaboration with Chef Publishing, staged a seafood takeover at this year’s HRC Chef HQ, inviting a star-

Norwegian Seafood Strikes Global Partnership with Erling Braut Haaland_Credit_Björn Audun Blöndal_Norwegian Seafood Council

Norwegian Seafood Strikes Global Partnership with Erling Braut Haaland

Seafood has been a part of my upbringing and my diet growing up. Norwegian seafood, the world’s best, still has a natural place in my life. The Norwegian Seafood Council does a tremendous job showcasing knowledge and inspiration about tasty, healthy, and sustainable seafood globally and back home in Norway. It was only natural for me to enter this partnership, says Erling Braut Haaland.

NSC trip to Norway L2R Bojana Dos Santos of Norwegian Seafood Council, Genna Ash Brown of Dine Out Magazine,Sam Dixon of Northcote and Victoria Braathen UK Director NSC_photo credit Norwegian Seafood Council_Kristoffer Lorentzen

Ahead of the Bocuse d’Or Final in Trondheim, Norwegian Seafood Council Hosts Inspirational Study Trip for UK and International Hospitality Stakeholders

One of the UK’s top emerging chef talents and a group of international key food influencers have visited Norway, the seafood nation, on an inspirational study trip organised by the Norwegian Seafood Council. Discovering why origin matters when it comes to sustainable seafood while getting a taste of the fjord to plate journey of the celebrated Norwegian seafood.

NSC Summit L2R UK Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Rt Hon Mark Spencer_Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy Cecilie Myrseth_NSC CEO Christian Chramer

NORWAY – UK 2024 SEAFOOD SUMMIT GALVANISES SEAFOOD SECTOR Industry leaders emphasise collaboration and transparency as cornerstones for future growth

Close to 200 leading stakeholders from across the seafood industry united on 27th February for the 2024 Norway-UK Seafood Summit. The event, which is firmly cementing itself as an important date in industry calendars, led with bilateral updates from the Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Cecilie Myrseth, and the UK Minister for Food, Farming and Fisheries, Rt Hon Mark Spencer.

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

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

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.

The 2024 Norway-UK Seafood Summit will take place on Tuesday 27th February at Fishmongers’ Hall in London.

Industry leaders convene at Summit to tackle economic challenges, unveil emerging trends & forge strategies for 2024

We’re delighted to see our proud ocean nations unite once again at the 2024 Summit.  This year promises actionable insights and expert opinions, enhanced with interactive Q&A and networking opportunities, for attendees to share ideas during or post Summit.

Østerfjord

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.

We Fish You a Merry Christmas Activation 2023 - The Fish Works team

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.

Minister Myrseth was challenged to cook alongside student Harry Harvey, who designed a dish celebrating Norwegian cold-water prawns, especially for the visit.

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

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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 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

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

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

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 seafoo

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

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 dir

Simon Hulstone’s Norwegian Cod Recipe.

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

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

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 Di

New report by the Norwegian Seafood Council reveals opportunities to boost seafood consumption in retail

New report by the Norwegian Seafood Council reveals opportunities to boost seafood consumption in retail


Retail is a key channel for seafood consumption in the UK, accounting for 67% of consumer purchases. 1 To help illustrate the current landscape and how together the category can build consumer confidence in seafood purchasing, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has launched a whitepaper report with The Grocer.


The whitepaper “Building Seafood Consumer Confidence to Boost Consumpti

Norwegian Seafood Council Hosts Study Trip to Norway, the whitefish nation, for 2023 National Fish and Chip Award Winners

Norwegian Seafood Council Hosts Study Trip to Norway, the whitefish nation, for 2023 National Fish and Chip Award Winners

The Norwegian Seafood Council, proudly representing Seafood from Norway, has welcomed the UK’s leading fish and chip shops to the western shores of Norway as part of an educational study trip to showcase cod and haddock – two of the most popular species used by British fish and chip shops – and demonstrate why Norway is credited as a leading whitefish nation.
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Norwegian Seafood Council x Fry Magazine Competition Terms and Conditions


NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.


1. Description of Promotion - Norwegian Seafood Council and Fry Magazine competition on Instagram. The competition will feature Norwegian Seafood Council in a grid post on NSC and Fry Magazine social media channel. Winners will be chosen at random at the beginning of June.

You are not required to purchase any goods or produc

Celebrate Sustainable Seafood this National Fish and Chip Day with Free Resources from Seafood from Norway

Celebrate Sustainable Seafood this National Fish and Chip Day with Free Resources from Seafood from Norway

Celebrate National Fish and Chip Day! Seafood from Norway offers free resources for shops to promote sustainable seafood and maximize sales. Access the Social Media Toolkit and more at www.seafoodfromnorway.co.uk/b2b/fish-and-tips

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Proudly working with Norwegian fisheries and aquaculture to represent sustainable Seafood from Norway - in the UK

The Norwegian Seafood Council works with the Norwegian wild fisheries and aquaculture industries to develop markets around the world for Norwegian seafood. In the United Kingdom, the Norwegian Seafood Council works with distributors, retailers, fish & chip shops and HoReCa, in addition to key influencers and stakeholders in the food industry to provide seafood expertise and insights. Our seafood experts can partner to provide bespoke marketing support and industry communications, education and training tools, seafood trends and insight data. The Norwegian Seafood Council is headquartered in Tromsø, Norway and maintains a local office in London.

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