Salmon Prices are at an all-time high, several factors have influenced the price and we have seen a continual rise since the beginning of this year with costs currently sitting at 60% more than 2015.

With Salmon in short supply this has a global knock-on effect as supermarkets scramble to secure orders from other countries and prices increase across the board.

Because of events related to the higher than usual ocean temperatures, and an algal toxic bloom, Chilean salmon prices are up by over 60% compared to 2015 and extreme weather in Norway has meant that production in 2016 is down from 2015 and prices are up 63% on last year also. Continue reading →

There is a common belief that prawns should be avoided for people trying to lower cholesterol. This is a myth. Whilst foods like eggs and prawns are higher in dietary cholesterol than other foods, this type of cholesterol has almost no impact on cholesterol levels in the body. The NHS website advises that to reduce cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, we should aim to lower saturated fat in our diet. And prawns contain almost no saturated fat. Whilst being a low fat protein choice, the fats found in prawns are good fats. Prawns are heart healthy.

• WHFoods.com rated prawns as the 8th best protein source out of the hundreds of foods they have analysed.
• Prawns contain a large amount of selenium. Other sources are brazil nuts and sunflower seeds. But prawns are much lower in fat and calories. This essential trace mineral is important for good brain function, a healthy immune system and fertility for men and women. Research shows that the selenium in prawns is very well absorbed into our bodies compared to other sources.
• A B12 deficiency can cause sufferers to feel lethargic, depressed and faint. The vitamin B12 in prawns will help keep your nerves and blood cells working well.
• Prawns are also an excellent source of phosphorus. Phosphorus is part of every human cell in the body and is vital for bone strength and maintaining energy supplies.
• Vitamin D is only found in a small number of foods. And prawns are on of them. Vitamin D is important for a number of reasons; particularly, it helps keeps bones and teeth healthy.

Other vitamins and minerals prawns contain include: choline, copper, iodine, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and vitamin A.
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Red snapper is one of our most popular fish this summer. It’s flavourful with a pleasing firm, flaky texture when cooked. Like most white fish, red snapper is very versatile. And after trying for the first time, this is a fish customers ask for time and time again.
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Trying plaice and lemon sole for the first time?

Lemon sole and plaice are back in season, at their best, and available to be delivered to your home today.

Flatfish fans prize plaice and lemon sole for their flavour. Only available for a short period each year (late spring to early autumn), they’re also a delicacy. Continue reading →

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You gotta have a dream. If you don’t have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true? Oscar Hammerstein II

In February we mentioned that one of our staff members Karl Morgan was entering a local body-building competition in his hometown of Hull after only starting to work out two years ago.

Fast forward four months and Karl is on his way to Mr Universe. Along the way, Karl has won trophies at local, regional and national level and attracted media attention for his success. In a short space of time, Karl has gone from a self-taught amateur who fancied a challenge to a winner.

Mr Universe is the largest international competition of its kind. Famous entrants and winners include John Grimek, Steve Reeves, Bill Pearl, Lou Ferrigno, Serge Nubret…and, of course, the Terminator himself, Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose career catapulted into the A list after winning once as an unknown amateur and then four times as a professional. Continue reading →

Swordfish is prized for its dense and meaty texture, richness and mild, sweet taste. Ideal for summer barbecuing, grilling and pan-frying. Swordfish can be paired with a host of your favourite ingredients.

Swordfish is an oily fish and counts towards your weekly recommended portion of omega 3 packed fish. It also contains a good amount of the hard to find Vitamin D (a vitamin many British people are deficient in because of our lack of sunshine, unfortunately) and Vitamin E for healthy skin. The potassium in swordfish improves nerve and muscle function. More than that, a portion of swordfish contains your daily recommended intake of selenium. Selenium is hard to find in foods other than calorific brazil nuts and helps mop up cell damaging free radicals and improve thyroid function. Continue reading →

A snap from our last Food Revolution Day

Jamie’s Food Revolution 2016 happens this May and we’re going into local schools to do some cooking with the pupils and have a few fish quizzes.

With programmes such as Jamie’s School Dinners and Jamie’s Ministry of Food, Jamie Oliver has done a great deal to promote healthy eating to children and make learning about food and nutrition fun. Continue reading →

We’re always on the lookout for a good fish recipe. And as an homage to Jamie Oliver and his Food Revolution 2016, we’ve compiled our favourite recipes from Jamie that we’ve tried and loved. Enjoy. Continue reading →

Catfish is hugely popular around the world and prized for its mild, succulent flavour, pleasing texture and large flakes. Across the pond, Cajun catfish is an American classic and catfish is revered in Malaysian and Vietnamese cooking.

Catfish is available to us in Britain. However, catfish is elusive. It is the Scarlet Pimpernel of the ocean, hiding behind rocks and in small caves and going by a number of aliases such as ‘sea wolf,’ ‘devil fish,’ ‘Scotch Halibut’ and ‘Scarborough woof.’ Continue reading →