Seafood offers such a rich diversity of delicious protein and memorable eating experiences that it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that it’s...
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Aquaculture – already one of the world’s fastest food production sectors – is also in the midst of a technological revolution, with an...
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As a food category, fish and seafood continues to fare extremely well in what is a constantly evolving consumer landscape. Amid society’s soaring...
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Consumers are showing more and more interest in sustainably farmed fish. Although you can’t tell by looking at the fish itself, you can tell by the quality label. Learn how to check whether your fish is sustainably farmed or caught during this year’s Sustainable Seafood Week, from 23 to 29 September. (more…)
2024 marks 100 years since Clarence “Captain” Birdseye, made a discovery that was to revolutionise the food industry – the invention of a commercially-viable method for quick freezing seafood. Since then, frozen seafood has become a household staple and Birds Eye a household brand. (more…)
The seafood sector is both incredibly diverse and constantly evolving. Here are six exciting developments that just might help to ensure the long-term sustainability of seafood. (more…)
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is one of the biggest issues in the global seafood trade, posing a significant threat to the sustainability of global fisheries and marine ecosystems, as well as being widely associated with human rights abuses across the seafood supply chain. (more…)
Most seafood enthusiasts will be familiar with the appearance of their local lobsters, but some may be surprised to learn that the prized crustaceans come in remarkably wide variety of colours – with lobsters of the same species often expressing very different shades. (more…)
Last year, Pittman Seafoods was among one of the top three Belgian MSC-certified suppliers at the MSC Seafood Awards. We are particularly proud that history is repeating itself again this year. This makes us the only supplier to win an award for the second time in a row and confirms once again that our sustainability efforts have not gone unnoticed. (more…)
We cannot overemphasise how important sustainability is to our sector. That is why we are once again fully endorsing Think Fish Week, which takes place from 25 September to 1 October. This year, we are being immersed in the Six As – each of which represents an argument for choosing certified fish. In this blog, we outline exactly what these As stand for, within the industry and beyond, but especially at Pittman Seafoods. (more…)
With midsummer approaching, many of those with access to an outdoor space will be firing up their barbecues of an evening. Although meat still dominates many people’s barbecue options, seafood can also be a tasty and healthy alternative, as the smoky flavours from the barbecue complement its delicate, briny essence. (more…)
As well as having an obligation to comply with national regulations, responsible seafood producers, such as Pittman, can also cater to customers’ preferences regarding seafood that meets the requirements of a range of intragovernmental guidelines – including the Codex Alimentarius and AFNOR International. (more…)
Peter Lammertyn, Senior Key Account Manager at Pittman Seafoods, is relishing the start of the seafood exhibition season. Having just returned from Gulfood in Dubai, he is now looking forward to Seafood Expo Global (SEG) and the annual gathering of the Private Label Manufacturers’ Association (PLMA).
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