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Search is on for the UK's best chippie

9th July 2007, 10:58am

The National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year competition is underway, as thousands of takeaway outlets launch their bid for the title.

The contest, which is now in its 20th year, increases winning shops business by 40 percent.

Customers will vote for the favourite until the 21^st of July 2007. The top five shops in 19 areas across the UK who receive the most customer nominations will be visited over a seven-week period by mystery judges.

The best fish and chip shop in each of those 19 areas will be announced in September and then further judging will determine the top 10 shops in the UK. The grand final will be held in London in January 2008.

For the first time in the history of the competition, entrants will be also be judged on their commitment to building a sustainable future for the industry. Andy Gray, competition judge and project manager at Seafish said: "We have a range of very strict judging criteria in place and it's important that fish and chip shops are aware of the issues facing the industry.

"The general public are becoming increasingly aware of the sources of the seafood they eat and shops must take that into account if they want to run a successful business."

Organised by seafood industry body Seafish, the competition rewards the best performing chippies in the UK – those reaching the highest standards of quality, customer service, innovation and food hygiene.

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