FASFA welcomes the recent announcement of the quota allocation for the Norwegian and Russian bilateral agreements
The Frozen At Sea Fillets Association (FASFA) welcomes the recent announcement of the quota allocation for the Norwegian and Russian bilateral agreements.
Malcolm Large warmly welcomes our new Executive Director, Julie Waites
Malcolm Large reflects on the many highlights experienced during his time at FASFA and welcomes new Executive Director, Julie Waites.
Frozen at Sea Fillets Association appoints Julie Waites as Executive Director
The Frozen At Sea Fillets Association (FASFA) has announced the appointment of Julie Waites as its new executive director following the retirement of Malcolm Large.
Let’s raise a fork to National Fish and Chip Day 2021!
As an organisation, FASFA is very proud to support Nationa Fish and Chips Day and we thank NEODA for the delivery of an excellent campaign, once again.
Behind the headlines: Our response to Seaspiracy
"To bring some facts and clarity to the issue, it’s important to highlight that these cod and haddock fisheries and stocks are subject to careful, constant and rigorous management and scientific scrutiny to ensure their continued health and sustainability." Read our response to the recent Seaspiracy documentary here..
FAQs: Challenging misconceptions about UK fish and chips
Following the UK's withdrawal from the EU, there are many myths circulating around the future availability of the UK's favourite, fish & chips. Our FAQs set the record straight on these key issues.
Oh, what a year!
2020 has shown that the UK’s unwavering love for fish and chips can withstand any crisis and continues to grow - that really is something to give us all a bit of festive cheer this season!
Fish and Chips: Reasons to be cheerful, even in 2020!
The UK fish and chip sector continues to bring a smile to the faces of its customers and has adapted to the challenges of the global pandemic with drive, tenacity and innovation.
Responsible Plastic Management Scheme
FASFA is delighted to be a support partner of the Responsible Plastic Management Scheme.
FASFA Member Launches New Campaign Promoting Sustainability – With a Special Offer for Fish & Chip Shop Customers
With a world-focus on sustainability and the questions of what we can all do more to protect the environment, fish and chip shops have a vital role to play in educating consumers about the issues around responsible sourcing.
FASFA Member Spotlight: The Kirkella Trawler
As Fish & Chips celebrates its impressive legacy as the nation’s favourite dish for 160 years’ this year, we wanted to shine a spotlight on FASFA members around the world who are responsible for supplying the UK’s fish & chip shops with the highest quality, sustainable and frozen at sea cod and haddock fillets all year round.
Fish & Chips Annual Round-up: What a Year for the UK’s Favourite Dish
As we approach the end of 2019, I wanted to take the time to celebrate some of the key moments and highlights we have seen as an industry this year, as well as reflect on some of the challenges we have faced.
Fished in clear waters, frozen at sea and here to stay
As we look ahead to the summer (if it ever arrives!) fish and chip lovers across the country are gearing up to enjoy their holidays right here in the UK, just as fish and chip shops gear up for a busy period.
Why is the nation’s favourite always in the firing line?
Yesterday I read with interest the latest from the Daily Mail on why fish and chips is in peril (once again!). Indeed, it would be easy to think that the days of enjoying our iconic dish are numbered if several recent headlines are to be believed – but, once again, such coverage is misleading.
“Brexit spells the end of UK fish & chips” – what a load of codswallop!
National headlines published over the weekend stated that the UK will “run out of fish and chips” in a no deal Brexit scenario. These stories have been published in response to a warning from an EU official who claimed that, following a no deal Brexit, Britain would lose access to European waters.