Faroese fishing company JFK has announced it is sponsoring the Community Engagement Award at next month’s 2025 National Fish and Chip Awards.
The move reflects JFK’s longstanding commitment to corporate responsibility and community support in Klaksvík where it is based. For example, JFK is the primary sponsor of local football team KÍ Klaksvík, which made history in 2023 by becoming the first Faroese team to reach the UEFA Conference League.
Beyond football, JFK plays an integral role in supporting sports in Klaksvík, from swimming, handball and rowing to volleyball, gymnastics and athletics.
Commenting on the sponsorship, sales and operations director Jogvan Hansen, says: “We are happy at JFK to once again support the National Fish and Chip Awards in 2025.
“We are really excited about sponsoring the Community Engagement Award. We are excited to see how the winning candidate goes above and beyond to make a difference in the community, and there may be synergies with the winner that we can expand upon together.”
JFK is a leading supplier of products from sustainable fisheries, serving the UK market for over 100 years. Run by local Faroese families for generations, JFK is now owned by Hanus Hansen, with his son, Jogvan serving as sales and operations director.
Gadus, one of JFK’s newest vessels, is designed to catch, process and deliver fresh fish frozen at sea, all while maintaining low CO2 emissions. What’s more, its onboard operations ensure that every part of the fish is utilised, minimising waste and maximising efficiency. This sustainable approach not only reflects JFK’s dedication to responsible fishing but also enables the delivery of premium frozen-at-sea cod and haddock fillets to the UK.
Jogvan believes frozen-at-sea fish is a superior product, explaining: “The fillets are firmer in texture and freezing within two to four hours of being caught locks in the quality, nutrients and flavour.”
The UK’s fish and chip industry prefers a selection of standard portion sizes, which Jogvan says frozen-at-sea fillets guarantee. He adds: “Shops are encouraged to give consumers the opportunity to make more informed decisions, by standardising and expanding the range of available portion sizes. This helps to reduce waste, improve margins and provide more clarity around nutritional information.”
