As a country, we are eating more and a wider variety of seafood than our parents did. This change was prompted by a concern for our health and the need to diversify the sources of protein we consume. We spent over £6bn on seafood in 2017, mostly from chilled and...

What does the fishing fleet in the UK look like? The UK has a lengthy fishing history. With our long coastline and closeness to the rich fishing areas of the North Sea, the English Channel and the west of Scotland. In 2018 the UK had 6036 registered fishing vessels,...

Sustainable fisheries maintain healthy fish stocks and conserve the marine environment. They ensure that the amount of fish harvested, and the manner of their harvesting, do not deplete fish stocks or destroy the marine ecology for future generations. To ensure...

Whatever the reason, there are plenty of alternatives and additions out there to the traditional roast turkey. We’ve picked 5 inspirational recipes that you can use as a replacement, or a side dish, this Christmas. From a succulent roast salmon, to seared scallops,...

Why is fish so important at Christmas? For many, Christmas isn’t complete without the traditional Turkey dinner, that succulent rib of beef or the honey roast ham. And we get it- meat plays an important role at Christmas. However, when you’re planning this year’s...

Have you tried Aldens Fishmarket yet?Aldens Fishmarket has the finest selection of high quality fresh and sea water fish in Oxford, and even has an award-winning restaurant upstairs, Fish4Lunch. Having been based in Osney Mead since 2010, and formerly part...

Seafood Week at Aldens Fishmarket   Aldens Fishmarket is bringing the Seafish national Seafood Week celebrations to Oxford. Seafood lovers in Oxfordshire have an exciting chance to join in for Seafood Week 2019, which runs from 4 to 11 October. We want to inspire...