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


British Ambassador talks business with Icelandic President after Grimsby visit
Iceland's President, Halla Tómasdóttir, has formally appointed Jane Stevens as the country's UK Ambassador.
The official welcome, at which she presented her letter of credence from King Charles, follows a visit to Grimsby Fish Market in the summer.
David Laister
Oct 82 min read


Grimsby Fish Dock Group backs GY28
We’re backing the bid for Grimsby to become the first ever UK Town of Culture!
GY28 is the campaign to bring the title home, having already made history by making the shortlist.
Now, as residents, community groups, businesses and other organisations are urged to support the concentrated push as the final submission is developed, Grimsby Fish Dock Group is pledging to play its part.
David Laister
Sep 304 min read


New Icelandic Ambassador vows to build on strong relationship with Grimsby's seafood sector
Grimsby's seafood leaders have met with Iceland's new Ambassador to the UK.
Thordis Kolbrun Gylfadottir has made the Humber one of her first visits, taking in both Grimsby and Hull, just weeks into the official role.
Key officials underlined the importance of trade relations between the two nations. Iceland supplies more than 90 per cent of the fish sold on Grimsby Fish Market, with its haddock and cod a mainstay of British menus.
David Laister
Sep 214 min read


Grimsby Fish Market helps Grimsby Borough look match-ready
Summer is over, domestic football is back, and so is Grimsby Fish Dock Group's commitment to our local teams.
The 2026/27 season sees the Grimsby Fish Market logo adorn the matchday tracksuits of Grimsby Borough. The club plays in the Northern Premier League East, at tier eight - or Non-League Step Four - of the English football pyramid.
David Laister
Sep 42 min read


Grimsby Fish Market helps Horizon Youth Zone inspire next generation of chefs
Grimsby Fish Dock Group is backing Horizon Youth Zone, helping young people in North East Lincolnshire realise their cooking aspirations.
David Laister
Aug 123 min read


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 232 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 152 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 142 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 81 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 42 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 172 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 152 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 142 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 62 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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