Two fish and chip shops in Scotland and one in Cornwall have been announced as the finalists vying to secure the Environment and Sustainable Business accolade at the 2026 National Fish & Chip Awards.
Harbour Lights in Falmouth, The Real Food Cafe in Tyndrum and The Fish Works in Largs have had to hit benchmarks set by industry experts. These include supply chain responsibility, strategic decision making, employee upskilling, operational efficiency, as well as waste management, product sourcing and promoting customer engagement and awareness.
Andrew Crook, president of the National Federation of Fish Friers, said: “This year’s Environment and Sustainable Business competitors are some of the most outstanding fish and chip shops for demonstrating that sustainability goes beyond environmental duty and is a fundamental factor for long-lasting success and growth. Each has shown the judging panel a commendable breadth of ethical and strategic know-how which is proving to be driving innovation, resilience and milestone achievements – congratulations are in order!”
The National Fish & Chip Awards’ principal sponsor Seafood from Norway is also sponsoring the Environment and Sustainable Business prize. UK country director for the Norwegian Seafood Council Bjørn-Erik Stabell commented: “It’s great to see these operators recognised for embracing sustainability and ensuring it sits at the heart of their businesses – integrated into every element of what they do. For us in Norway, sustainable practices are a cornerstone of our seafood industry, ensuring we can supply high-quality cod and haddock to British fish and chip shops today and for generations to come.
“As a long-term supporter of this award, we look forward to crowning the winner in February and working alongside them to champion this forward-thinking approach across the industry.”
Finney’s Benllech won the category earlier this year and co-owner Carol Hulme has noticed a real difference in how customers connect with the business. “People ask more questions, they’re more engaged, and they genuinely care about the choices we’re making,” she said. “It’s given us a huge boost of confidence and reminded us why we started this journey in the first place.”
The winner will be announced on 25th February at The 2026 National Fish & Chip Awards at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel in London. Tickets are available at: https://thefishandchipawards.com/event-tickets/.
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