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Recent News
09/01/2007
Wall Charts on Sale Through the GFMA website
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03/08/2007
White Fish Processors Code of Practice
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Mission:
“To be first class, member focused delivering the best in the interest of the fish industry”.
Grimsby F.M.A was incorporated in 1911; currently there are over 100 members of the Association. The majority of members are small processors employing between 5 – 20 staff. Collectively the members’ employ circa 5000 people. The Association is run by a board of seven directors including the Chairman all of whom either own or are a director of a seafood processing company.
The Chief Executive is responsible for the day to day running of the business and is supported by two secretarial / administration members of staff. Grimsby FMA is the only Association that is run on a full time basis. We are also the administrators of the Federation of British Port Wholesale Fish Merchants Association. Whilst the vast majority of members of this Association have been dormant for a number of years it is still an important vehicle for lobbying.
Important News
Wall Charts on Sale Through the GFMA website
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Benefits of Membership
Many ports have fish merchant associations, but some have a real competitive advantage that sets them apart. Potential members need to cut through the average to identify those which offer the best. Grimsby FMA can offer a commitment to working on behalf of its members. We offer a range of services that can be tailored to meet individual needs whilst at all times ensuring total confidentiality
Whilst we are Grimsby based our membership is geographically spread from North Shields to Cornwall; therefore no matter where you are located you can be a member and receive full support.
Membership Services Include
Fish Settlement, guaranteed payment scheme enabling agents, vessel owners, merchants’ and suppliers to be paid within 10 days. Weekly transactions average £1.2M
Legal – advice on matters relating to employment law and debt collection.
Representation – we are proactive with numerous industry related organisations; Seafish were we sit on three advisory committees: Food Legislation Expert Group, Training Advisory Committee, and White Fish Advisory Committee. We are members of the Fish Forum; this body meets regularly with Marine Fisheries Agency and advises Defra and UK Fisheries Administrations on key fisheries issues.
Local Government – strong interface with Economic Regeneration in respect of industry grants and relocation of processors. Environmental Health for advice on food hygiene, export certificates.
National and European Government – close liaison with MP’s and MEP’s
Yorkshire & Humber Seafood Group – we currently hold the vice chairmanship of this group which is responsible for delivering various projects that bring benefit to the industry within the Humber sub-region.
Grimsby Fish Market – we are shareholders and sit on the Board. Work includes attracting more supply to the port and offering a range of services and competitive rates to visiting vessels.
Port Landlord – waste management and negotiation of lease renewals and the long-term redevelopment of the fish dock estate.
Waste management – the biggest problem we face is polystyrene boxes. We believe we have identified a company who will deliver a free of charge, sustainable and environmentally acceptable method of disposal.
Insurance cover – we identified a local partner Henderson Insurance to secure lower premiums.
Business Link Humber – advice includes identifying grants and general business support.
Secretarial (typing/fax/photocopying) service; especially for small companies.
Discounted private health scheme.
Website directory – members have the opportunity to market their company via the main site.