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Grimsby Fish Market
Latest news about Grimsby Fish Market, part of Grimsby Fish Dock Group.


New Grimsby fish dock CEO unveils fresh brand for group of companies
A new era has begun with a new figurehead and new brand for a group of Grimsby companies at the heart of two of the town’s defining industries.
David Laister
Jul 102 min read


Grimsby’s seafood role flagged to new Fisheries Minister
Grimsby and Cleethorpes MP Melanie Onn has met with the new Fisheries Minister, outlining the importance of the cluster to him following his appointment.
David Laister
Jul 12 min read


UK's next Ambassador to Iceland takes a tour of Grimsby Fish Market
Grimsby Fish Market has welcomed the UK’s incoming Ambassador to Iceland as part of a fact-finding mission before she takes up the role.
David Laister
Jun 242 min read


Danny’s the champion of seafood careers – ops director stars in industry insight campaign
Grimsby Fish Market’s operations director is the focus of a short film produced to help promote the many opportunities the sector offers to people living in the area.
Danny Payne, who is regularly behind the camera as the daily fish auction is monitored, switches sides of the lens for the piece, commissioned by Made Great in Grimsby and promoted by North East Lincolnshire Council.
It shines a light on the £2 billion industry Grimsby sits at the heart of as the gateway to th
David Laister
Jun 162 min read


Seafood industry weighs in with stunning showcase for Grimsby’s Festival of the Sea
Leading fishmongers, chefs and their budding successors are putting on a seafood show as part of Grimsby’s Festival of the Sea, taking place this weekend.
The town’s vital industrial cluster has got behind what promises to be an incredible extravaganza of craft and graft, hosting an afternoon of fish-focused entertainment to interest foodies and champions of the town’s proud status.
David Laister
Jun 152 min read


New rental agreement secured on ice handling for Grimsby Fish Market
Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd has entered into a new rental agreement to support ice handling on the market.
Talks that began in Barcelona at Seafood Expo Global have led to the deal, with the organisation singing up for iTub’s 660l PR bins.
David Laister
Jun 91 min read


Grimsby's vital role as National Fish and Chip Day brings focus to the industry
It is National Fish and Chip Day, and Grimsby Fish Market is proud to play a vital role in helping people enjoy the finest of feasts.
Haddock and cod are the primary species that are sold through the town’s iconic wholesale operation, with the many merchants buying on the traditional shout auction supplying fish and chip shops, restaurants and retailers – who in turn make sure the customer can indulge in the enduring British favourite.
David Laister
Jun 52 min read


Icelandic shareholder welcomed in first visit to Grimsby Fish Market since Covid
A founding shareholder in Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises has endorsed the direction the organisation is now taking in his first visit since Covid halted global travel.
Icelandic national Petur Bjornsson founded Isberg Ltd back in the mid-Eighties, supplying North Atlantic catch into both the old and new markets – with the need for the latter the reason GFDE was formed.
David Laister
May 182 min read


O-fish-ially proud of our involvement with the Mariners!
Grimsby Fish Market would like to congratulate Grimsby Town FC on a remarkable season.
The organisation has been delighted to support the club as its first ever warm-up top sponsor, with the iconic haddock design lending itself perfectly to the partnership.
David Laister
May 162 min read


Fish market trio head to Barcelona seafood expo with expansion plans
Grimsby Fish Market will be well represented at the world’s largest seafood event this month.
Fresh from celebrating 30 years of the modernised facility, the operating group’s incoming chief executive, Andrew Oliver; operations director Danny Payne and sales director Nelson Hunter will be hitting the exhibition halls in Barcelona for Seafood Expo Global / Seafood Processing Global.
The business-to-business trade event, now a fixture in the Spanish city following a move from
David Laister
Apr 152 min read


‘Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap FISH MARKET!’ - Matchball sponsorship for the Mariners
Good Friday provided the perfect opportunity for Grimsby Fish Market to underline its commitment to the community, with more backing for the Mariners.
The team provided the matchball sponsorship for Grimsby Town’s League Two clash with Harrogate Town, building on its long-standing association with the football club.
David Laister
Apr 72 min read


Milestone moment for Grimsby Fish Market as it turns 30 ahead of Good Friday feast
Grimsby Fish Market has turned 30!
The £15 million investment, opened in 1996, remains a key touchpoint for the town’s proud industry. It has been a constant in Grimsby’s switch from fishing giant to global seafood hub, transforming its services to suit the supply chains it plays a crucial role within on the journey from sea to plate.
David Laister
Mar 313 min read
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