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What Does ‘Organic’ Seafood Mean?
When it comes to buying seafood and shellfish, we often know to search for sustainable sources, whether it’s ASC or MSC; but what does organic mean for seafood? Typically, organic is a common phrase found for … Read More »
About The Shellfish Association of Great Britain
First founded as the Oyster Merchants’ and Planters’ Association in 1903, and renamed the Shellfish Association of Great Britain in 1969, the SAGB is the shellfish industry’s trade body in the UK. Its membership is composed … Read More »
Learning About Argentinian Red Shrimp
Argentinian Red Shrimp are a truly unique type of shellfish, with a silk smooth texture like lobster. This unique prawn also has a rather distinctive fishery process. The Argentinean Red shrimp is caught in the icy … Read More »
Big & Happy Indonesian Tiger Prawn Farming
We source our Indonesian tiger prawns in Kalimantan. These prawns are naturally raised in Tambaks in Kalimantan, Borneo by traditional methods. The delicate texture and flavoursome prawns have been ethically sourced with care not only for the … Read More »
Supporting the BOSF
The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is focused on the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of primarily of orangutans (but also other protected species, such as sun bears). What the BOSF does? Part of the rescue program … Read More »
Sustainable Bornean Tiger Prawns
The Big Prawn Company has recently collaborated with The Happy Prawn company on our new Bornean Black Tiger Prawns in support of the BOSF. Big Prawn has been working closely with The Happy Prawn Company for … Read More »
Sourcing our Norwegian Coldwater Prawns
 At Big Prawn, we are very focused on providing a quality sustainable product, including understanding the full sourcing and traceability. Our Norwegian double frozen prawns are sourced from 2 different fisheries. We regularly audit these fisheries … Read More »
The Sustainability of The Big Five
We’re often encouraged to eat lots of fish because its healthy and delicious; however, it’s also about eating the right fish. Two-thirds of the world’s fish are overfished and depleted. In fact, in the UK alone, … Read More »
Sustainable Chilean Mussel Spats
Our sourcing manager Nick just recently visited our Chilean rope grown mussel supplier, Ria Austral. This aquaculture holds the Friend Of The Sea certification, and it is now in the process of obtaining the ASC certification. … Read More »
What do MSC and ASC really mean?
You may have noticed on various packages for fish there are MSC and ASC stickers, but do you know what they actually mean and what’s the difference between the two? Simply put, both of these certificates … Read More »
