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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At Pittman Seafoods, we always strive for the highest quality, from product to packaging. Our UHP lobster is one of the top products in our range: best loved for its sweet, juicy flavour as its ease of use. Now this outstanding product is getting a new look: a sustainable cardboard box that reflects our environmentally conscious DNA in every way, without affecting the high quality we’re known for. (more…)
Pittman Seafoods has welcomed the opportunity to take part in a new EU initiative that aims to boost seaweed production – and consumption – across Europe. (more…)
According to Superior Health Council dietary guidelines, we should favour minimally processed or unprocessed foods. Consumers also tend to automatically associate the words ‘raw’, ‘natural’ and ‘additive-free’ with healthy food. Yet processed foods aren’t always detrimental to our health. A clear distinction between unprocessed, processed and ultra-processed foods is essential to prevent misunderstandings and erroneous conclusions. (more…)
Pittman Seafoods looks back on a successful year in which our sustainable strategy played a key role. As a family business with a rich history, we believe we can make a substantial contribution to a better world through sustainable food. On that front, 2024 was a milestone for us. (more…)
Demand for salmon continues to soar, but – unfortunately – there are limited places where conditions are suitable for traditional net pen farms. As a result, a growing number of companies are establishing indoor facilities where, in theory, ideal growing conditions can be created, even in locations well beyond the natural range of the species. (more…)
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…)
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…)
