Fish and chip shop Colmans wins national sustainability award

22nd January 2010, 10:34am

Colmans of South Shields has set a benchmark for sustainability in the fish and chip shop sector as the first winner of the Good Catch Award for Sustainability.

The new award – created for this year's Fish and Chip shop of the Year competition run by Seafish – aims to further advance sustainable sourcing in the sector by increasing awareness of responsibly-sourced seafood and the practical support available to fish and chip shops.

Colmans offer their customers Marine Stewardship Council-certified sustainable pollock and they particularly impressed the judges with their knowledge of the issues around sustainable sourcing. They drew further praise for their detailed menus and specials board where customers can see which boat caught the shops' local options.

South Shields MP and foreign secretary, David Miliband was one of the first to congratulate Colmans on their success: "I am delighted that Colmans have won the first Good Catch Award for sustainability - Richard, Frances and their team are dedicated to ensuring that all the fish and seafood they use is sourced from sustainable and well-managed fisheries.

"Colmans' guests have ranged from former Prime Minister Tony Blair to Hollywood actor Sir Patrick Stewart and Lord Peter Mandelson - all have commented on how good the food is and how they wish they lived closer so they too could be regulars at Colmans."

Richard Ord, owner of Colmans said: "Colmans has always embraced sustainability and our whole team are delighted that the Good Catch Award recognises our work at the forefront of this issue. Sourcing seafood with integrity is the future for Britain's fish and chip shops."

Runners up Alfie Grimshaw, from Kenilworth and Harbour Lights of Falmouth also impressed the judges with their strong stance on sustainable sourcing and innovative communications engaging customers.

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koochekian

22 January 2010 at 8:16pm

fish and chips started with shark meat and the Colman is using pollock, what is the criteria to be chosen for award. koochekian.

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