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17 October 2023 11:47

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

5 October 2023 08:54

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

4 October 2023 16:07

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

27 September 2023 13:33

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

6 September 2023 17:07

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

18 July 2023 15:56

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

23 June 2023 15:35

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.
Dedicated to supporting the UK fish

26 May 2023 10:20

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

19 May 2023 11:06

Norwegian Seafood Council gathers award-winning Fish & Chip vendors to celebrate Norway Day with a very British twist.

The Norwegian Seafood Council marked Norway Day in the UK by partnering with acclaimed Fish & Chip vendors for a mouth-watering celebration. The main event took place at Southwark Park, London, hosting one of the largest Norway Day celebrations outside Norway. The event was attended by Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and Norwegian Ambassador Wegger Chr. Strømmen.

24 February 2023 00:00

UK’s Best Fish And Chip Shops To Embark On A Study Trip To Norway – The Whitefish Nation

National Fish and Chip Awards 2023 winners will visit Norway on a study trip sponsored by Seafood from Norway to experience sustainable fishing and processing facilities, and learn about the supply chain of sustainable cod and haddock from Norway to the UK.

22 February 2023 00:00

Skrei, the ‘King of Cod’, Norway’s finest seafood delicacy is back in season

Skrei, one of the world’s most sought-after seasonal seafood delicacies is back in season, set to once again grace menus across the world.

2 February 2023 18:49

Norway – A Whitefish Nation: Hospitality Round Table With The Norwegian Embassy, Michel Roux And Norwegian Seafood Council

The Norwegian Embassy and Seafood from Norway held a roundtable and industry lunch at Sauce by The Langham on February 1st, 2023, in celebration of the close seafood relationship Norway holds with the UK. Attended by top chefs, industry insiders, and press, the discussions centred around quality, sustainable seafood, and introduced Norwegian white fish available to the UK market.