Are you interested in seafood, marine life or general flora and fauna or just looking to brighten up your kitchen, restaurant or café walls? Then why not buy one or ideally several of our wall charts. They also make ideal gifts and can be used for educational purposes. Please view
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The long awaited modernisation of the fish market has finally been given a thumbs up from Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency. A total of £2.7m has been made available for Hull and Grimsby fish markets. A further £750K has also been approved by the European Fisheries Fund. Refurbishment of
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Whilst the initial proposal to run a pilot scheme for trainee filleters has regrettably been postponed. The FMA in conjunction with the Humber Seafood Institute are exploring Seafood Processing Apprenticeships. This initiative will provide not only filleting and general knife skills but fish monger training for high street retailers.
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Since its launch in March 2008 many companies have successfully gained accreditation; several have gone on to achieve BRC accreditation.
The new Whitefish Processors Code of Practice will help to drive higher standards in the processing industry, Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell said.
However, he added that he was proud to
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Shadow fisheries minister Richard Benyon MP visited Grimsby Docks on Friday 5 February as part of a tour of Britain's coastline, in which he is trying to understand the dynamics of the local fishing industry. The visit was organised by Grimsby Fish Merchants’ Association. Mr. Benyon met leading representatives from
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Environmental Control and Enforcement are undertaking inspections of all fish processing premises in North East Lincolnshire. Primarily their attention is premises on the Port Estate. So far this action has had limited success. Fish merchants’ must take responsibility for their waste disposal and ensure that the areas adjacent their premises
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Smoked fish status launched by Minister
TRADITIONALLY-smoked Grimsby fish will see its newly-awarded protected status given ministerial approval at a special launch.
Ten years after it was applied for, the product was handed a Protected Geographical Indicator by the European Community last month, giving it the same recognition enjoyed by
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The port estate has at long last a regular waste disposal contractor Environmental Expressions of Grimsby. Daily they collect free of charge polystyrene, cardboard and pallets. Other waste streams are collected on a commercial basis. They are assisted by people on community service. This arrangement is working very well with
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A career in the fish processing industry can be rewarding and very worthwhile. The popular perception is one of working long hours in drab conditions; the industry is moving forward. Seafood is popular and sales are growing. Seafood has a very important place in the food chain.
Opportunities exist in
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Grants are available but the amounts and the criteria are forever changing.
Professional advice can be obtained from the following:
North East Lincolnshire Council,
Department of Regeneration,
David Robinson, 01472 324605
david.robinson@nelincs.gov.uk
Richard Coombe, Regional Grant Advisor,
T:01875 611070
M:07966 764 154
E: r_coombe@seafish.co.uk
Lindsay Knight,
Business Development Advice Ltd,
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