Welcome to The National Federation of Fishmongers text only website
The British Fishcraft Championships and Results
The National Federation of Fishmongers was formed in 1932 to protect and further the interests of the Fishmonger and associated trades.
During the second world war, membership stood at over 9000 members and despite the changing market, supply situation and pressures on the independent retailer, we still represent approximately 50% of independent fishmongers.
Our aim is to safeguard the interests of fishmongers and associated trades throughout the British Isles.
The Federation is run by Fishmongers for Fishmongers
The Federation is the first official body representing the retail sector of the fish industry and our aim is to unite retail fishmongers within an organisation which can speak with one voice whenever and wherever necessary. Today the Federation is recognised as the voice of the retail fish trade by Government departments, other trade Federations and Associations and by official bodies such as the Sea Fish Industry Authority, Scottish Quality Salmon and the British Trout Association.
Members are directly served by the Federation's Head Office and its branch association the London Fish and Poultry Retailers Association. Management of the Federation is in the hands of a democratically elected council which normally meets every 3 months and deputes more routine work to an Executive and Finance Committee. Sub-committees are formed for the organisation of events such as the British Fish Craft Championships and other programmes. The Federation is also represented by selected members of the council at official meetings concerning such matters as Training, Aquaculture, Legislation.
With the exception of the secretary, all members responsible for the administration of the Federation give their services free on behalf of their fellow traders.
The occasions when the opinions of retail fishmongers as a body need to be expressed are numerous. With government departments and other statutory bodies wielding such power in matters affecting trade and industry the Federation is constantly being consulted regarding proposed legislation or regulations. The Federation regularly meets with the Sea Fish Industry Authority to establish the needs of our sector.
The British Fish Craft Championships
Once a year, usually September, The Federation organises The British Fish Craft Championships. The best of the UK's fish craftsmen demonstrate their skills in a range of exciting competitions throughout the day. Open to anyone involved in the fish, poultry or game trade, the competitions test the skills that are necessary in the preparation of fish and poultry in readiness for use by the final consumer. Those skills normally provided free of charge by fishmongers when selling fish to the general public.
The judges are all experienced fishmongers from all parts of the country. While naturally taking into account regional variations, they award points for performance, presentation, hygiene and general appearance. There are many stand alone competitions to enter with aggregate scores being calculated for the overall title of British Fish Craft Champion. All competitions have four placings with prize money and trophies to be won.
Click here to download The British Fish Craft Competition Results.
The competition results are a PDF file and you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you haven't already got it installed on your computer you can download free from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
As a retail fishmonger you are invited to join the Federation for £69 per annum for the first outlet and £35 for each subsequent outlet that you have
For this subscription you receive :
How do I join the NFF?
Simply telephone us for a membership form on 01376 571391, or download and print off our membership form by clicking here and post it back to us.
The membership form is a PDF file and you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you haven't already got it installed on your computer you can download free from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Telephone:
01376 571391
Post:
NFF
PO Box 9639
Colchester
Essex
CO5 9WR
The National Federation of Fishmongers is a Company Limited by Guarantee
The National Federation of Fishmongers Limited is a Registered Company.
Company Registration Number: 266491 England
Registered Office: Griffin Chapman, Blackburn House, 32a Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex
Seafish: http://www.seafish.org.uk
The Food Standards Agency: http://www.food.gov.uk/
The Department for Enviroment Food and Rural Affairs: http://www.defra.gov.uk
The Shellfish Association of Great Britain: http://www.shellfish.org.uk
The Billingsgate Seafood Training School: http://www.seafoodtraining.org
Seafood Scotland: http://www.seafoodscotland.org
The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation: http://www.sspo.org.uk
The Independent Retailers Confederation: http://www.independent-retailers.co.uk/