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National Federation of Fish Friers Limited; Established Since 1913
The National Federation of Fish Friers Works to Promote and Protect the Interests of some 8,500 Fish and Chip Shop Proprietors throughout the United Kingdom.
The NFFF also offers training for those who wish to enter the fish and chip trade. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the marriage of Fish with Chips. To mark this event the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), in conjunction with our partners in the industry are planning a year of promotional activities.
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Time is Running out to Enter the Good Catch Awards!
There's just about one month to go to enter the The Good Catch Award for sustainability, part of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2011.
With consumers increasingly interested in how their food is produced, and sustainable fisheries a hot topic, this is a great award to enter if you want to stand out from the crowd. Plus going through the entry process can actually help you i.d. the sustainability successes you've already achieved and those other actions you can take to improve your business even further.
Last year's winners were long-time sustainability champions Colman's of South Shields.
"Colmans has always embraced sustainability and our whole team are delighted that the Good Catch Award recognises our work ” said Richard Ord, owner of Colmans. “Sourcing seafood with integrity is the future for Britain's fish and chip shops." Since receiving the award Richard notes "I have seen my sales increase as a direct result of winning the Good Catch Award this year..." a real bonus!!
Deadline for Round 1 entries is 3rd September, 2010.
Application are available via:
Know any great Fish and Chip shops in the UK serving up sustainable fishy options? Encourage them to apply for the Good Catch Award - deadline 3rd Sept!
Colbeck's Release New Carrying Solution
IT'S NEW AND IT'S ESSENTIAL...........If you want to present your customers
with YOUR Fish & Chips in a PAN-PERFECT condition!!!
HENRY COLBECK has introduced a new carrier that has been specifically
developed for the Fish & Chip Take-Away market.
Duncan McLean from Henry colbeck commented:
"Most Fish & Chip Take-aways pride themelves on the quality of the Fish &
Chips that they serve. Unfortunately this superb product is then frequently
wrapped up in a material, sheets of paper or polystyrene boxes, that does
the Fish & Chips no favours at all! The product "sweats", making the batter
soft and the chips "soggy" and is easily damaged by squashing, particularly
if the Fish & Chips are wrapped in paper.
Most Fish & Chip Take-Aways then put the product into a poly-vest carrier
and this then causes even more condensation, "sweating", problems so that
the product that was taken out of the pans is not the product that's
unwrapped in the customers house!
We believe that Fish & Chips need to be more professionally presented to
improve the image of the product and that the product needs to be
"protected" to maintain the quality during transportation.
We have recently introduced a 2 COMPARTMENT FISH & CHIP BOX and we have now
introduced a LANTERN CARRIER for the boxes that absolutely minimises any
condensation and "sweating", thereby presenting Fish & Chips, after they
have been transported, in an almost PAN-PERFECT condition."
McLean went on to explain that the LANTERN CARRIERS are easy to use and that
they are re-usable.
For further information about the LANTERN CARRIERS contact Duncan McLean on
0191 482 8406.
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Ben Shaws Launches Britain’s Favourite Family Chippy Award
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of fish and chips and the contribution family chip shop businesses make to this country, Ben Shaw’s soft drinks, along with co-sponsor Holland’s Pies are launching a search for ‘Britain’s favourite family chippy’.
Nominations Sought for the Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards 2010
 Now in their eleventh year, the prestigious BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards return to celebrate the best of British food and, for the first time, British drinks producers have their own dedicated category.
Jamie Oliver describes these Awards as the “Oscars of the food world” and this is the public’s chance to nominate the people, businesses and organisations making a difference to what we eat in Britain. We need your entries by August 15th 2010.
“Food and farming have the potential to become important drivers of our future economy,” says Sheila Dillon, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Food Programme, host of the Awards and one of its judges. “These awards, celebrating the best of Britain’s food producers, farmers, retailers and markets have never been more important”.
Chair of judges, chef, Angela Hartnett, says, “We know there are businesses out there changing the direction of food and farming in this country, it’s now down to the public to make sure we hear about them. The new drinks category is going to be an important way of recognising the dedication of a much neglected group of producers. Not only are drinks a crucial part of any meal, they can be the end product of someone determined to keep a tradition alive, or guarantee the future of an orchard. That’s what these Awards offer, a chance to celebrate something delicious that’s also part of our social fabric”.
The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony in November.
BEST TAKEAWAY
Whether it’s good old fish and chips, Middle Eastern falafel or an inspirational curry we want to celebrate the people taking takeaways and street food to a whole new level. And it’s more than just great taste, we want to hear about excellent, freshly made meals that use carefully sourced ingredients and provide value for money.
Winner in 2009: Thali Café, Bristol.
BEST RETAIL INITIATIVE
We’re interested in an innovation that’s improving the way good quality food is sourced and sold. It could be an initiative by a national supermarket, a wholesaler, a website, or a chain of food shops – any imaginative idea transforming your access to great produce with an original idea.
Winner in 2009: Growfair - Pride of Cornwall, Bodmin, Cornwall.
BBC FOOD CHAMPION 2010 (formerly BBC Food Personality)
Who has inspired you to think differently about food? It could be a writer, broadcaster, blogger or television chef; any commentator who in the past twelve months has used their work to give us fresh insights into the food we eat. So tell us about the person you believe has helped bring about a wider passion for good food, demystified great cooking or the food world in general.
Winner in 2009: Nigel Slater.
How to nominateWe need your name, address, phone number (and email if possible). Please tell us as much as you can about your nominee, their contact details and why they best demonstrate that category's criteria. The more you tell us about why they are so special, the more you'll help our judges. See the website ( www.bbc.co.uk/foodawards) for more information, including entry rules and previous winners.
Closing date for entries – August 15th 2010
Nominate by: Email: foodawards@bbc.co.ukPost: BBC Food and Farming Awards, Room 6045, Broadcasting House, London W1A 1AA
TOTAL GAS AND POWER AND NFFF - A DEAL NOT TO BE MISSED!
The NFFF have teamed up with Total to strike a deal that is designed to remove the headaches from your energy supply. The deal has been running for serveral months andmembers have seen significantly lower energy bills. Give TOTAL a call and see what they can do for you!
· Freephone gas and power advice line on 0800 028 9597 for advice on any issues or problems with their current supplier
· Competitive prices quoted for gas and electricity supplies
· SMART meter fitted (subject to contract type)
· No roll over at the end of the contract
(this can mean excessive rates with other suppliers)
· Membership to the NFFF paid for the term of the initial contract
(any subsequent contracts will be subject to negotiation)
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