21/09/2026
Another packed day at Fishmongers’ Hall as President of the National Federation of Fishmongers 🐟
There’s a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes to support our industry and keep independent fishmongers firmly in the spotlight.
Lots going on, lots still to do, but a really exciting time for our trade 💙🐟
🎣 We are your voice. We have your corner. 🇬🇧
In an evolving retail landscape, independent seafood businesses need robust, practical representation.
The National Federation of Fishmongers
Looking at this photo, you are seeing hundreds of years of combined trade experience spanning different generations of the craft—decades of early mornings, expert filleting, and total passionate dedication to British fishmongery.
Every year, individual council members of the National Federation of Fishmongers donate hundreds of hours of their own personal time—unpaid from their own businesses —to make sure independent fishmongers across the UK always have a strong, unified voice.
Here is just a snapshot at how we are standing in your corner behind the scenes:
✔ Apprenticeships & Training: Safeguarding traditional knife skills and building structured pathways for new entrants to secure our trade’s future.
✔ Working Standards: Championing high benchmarks of craft excellence, provenance, and customer service that build trust on the high street. Through good working practices and awards of excellence.
✔ Bespoke Food Safety Systems: Creating practical, fishmonger-specific safety management tools designed by fishmongers, for fishmongers to simplify compliance.
✔ A Unified National Voice: Giving independent high-street counters and market traders direct representation where it matters most.
We are run by fishmongers, for fishmongers. If you operate an independent counter in the UK, the Federation is in your corner.
🤞 Judging for this year's quality awards is finalised and we are currently writing responses to entrants. Keep your eyes peeled.
👉 Tag a fellow UK fishmonger in the comments who deserves recognition for keeping the craft alive, or share this post to support independent fishmongery nationwide!
