Shellfish Association of Great Britain

04/11/2026

Our CEO David was interviewed on Radio 4 about the draft SPS agreement and what it means for our UK Shellfish industry.

What will new deal between UK and EU mean for food producers?

03/11/2026

The Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) has welcomed the news that the UK and EU have agreed on a draft deal aimed at removing post-Brexit checks on food and agricultural exports, ahead of the UK-EU summit later this month.

The proposed agreement represents a potentially significant step forward for the UK shellfish industry, to reduce challenges, costs and administration when exporting to European markets since Brexit.
This will help improve trade flows to be timely and efficient, as access to EU markets is particularly important given the perishable nature of their products.
SAGB looks forward to further details of the agreement for the benefit of the UK seafood sector.

30/10/2026

🦞🎃 THE DEVIL'S CAULDRON – A TASTE OF THE UK COAST!

Something wicked is cooking this Halloween! 👻

Meet our Devil's Cauldron – a spectacular British seafood feast featuring succulent native lobster, fresh mussels and clams, all brought together in a rich, smoky garlic butter and c***r cream sauce.

🔥 Smoked garlic
🍏 British c***r
🌊 Beautiful British shellfish
🌿 Autumn herbs
🦞 Luxurious native lobster

Fresh coastal flavours with a devilishly delicious Halloween twist!
Perfect for sharing, celebrating and treating yourself to something a little special.

Would you dare to lift the lid on this cauldron? 🖤

Full recipe in the comments

30/10/2026

The MMO has published the UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2025 annual report today, and the presentation of the report has been revamped!

Let us know what you think - what else would you like to see here?

https://bit.ly/4zXFMLw

26/10/2026

The 40th conference of the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers, held in Oban last week, was a fantastic event, attended by several members of our team.

The conference highlighted important messages that need to be communicated to both the public and governments about the significant social and economic value of maintaining an environment in which shellfish cultivation can thrive.

A passionate advocate for the culinary delights of oysters and the opportunities offered by a thriving oyster farming sector was Bobby’s Oysters, our SAGB Shellfish Ambassador. Bobby shared his extensive knowledge of the oyster industry across several countries, including the USA, where enthusiasm for oysters continues to grow alongside demand for increased supplies. His insights will hopefully help demonstrate the exciting potential of the sector and the importance of supporting its sustainable growth.

23/10/2026

There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of steaming mussels served with chunks of warm bread.

In the UK we mainly tuck into blue mussels, and whilst mussels can be flavoured with anything, our most popular recipe is mussels streamed with w**e, garlic and cream.

However, we happened to stumble upon this recipe for mussels steamed in wh**ky, which we wanted to share with you.

1kg live mussels (bought from your local fishmonger)
30g butter
chopped sage
1 large shallot
1 clove garlic
100mls vegetable stock
A large dram of wh**ky
5 tbsp creme fraiche

Prepare the mussels - discard any broken shells and remove the beard.
Melt the butter, add the sage, shallot and garlic and soften over a low heat. Add the mussels to the pan.
Heat the wh**ky in a ladle over a medium heat, ignite with a lighter and pour the flaming wh**ky over the mussels.
Cover the pan and steam for 4 minutes or until the mussel shells are fully open. Discard any that have not opened.
Remove the mussels into a serving dish. Bring the ingredients to the boil. Whisk some of the liquid into the crème fraiche and return to the pan, bring to the boil.
Season and pour over the mussels to serve.

20/10/2026

We are on our way and looking forward to attending the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers conference this week.

Opening with an address looking back at 40 years of shellfish business growth in the UK David Jarrad, CEO of the Shellfish Association of Great Britain will identify lessons learnt and future prospects. David will also have views on the Potent-shell for growth report for the wider UK industry.

09/10/2026

🌊🦪 EAT MUSSELS, SAVE THE PLANET. 💙🇬🇧

Meet the humble UK blue mussel (Mytilus edulis)—a little shellfish with a big role in a more sustainable food future!

🌱 Low-impact food: Mussels need no added feed and can be farmed with a relatively low environmental footprint.

💧 Nature’s filter feeders: They filter seawater as they feed, helping cycle nutrients through marine ecosystems.

🐚 Packed with goodness: A delicious source of protein, vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.

🌍 A smarter seafood choice: Responsibly sourced UK mussels can help diversify our diets while reducing reliance on more resource-intensive foods.

From coastal waters to your dinner plate, these local marine marvels deserve a place on the menu!

💙 Eat local. Choose responsibly. Love our oceans.

🦪 EAT MUSSELS. SAVE THE PLANET. ONE SHELL AT A TIME.

05/10/2026

All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea tells the story of the mass die-off of crabs and lobsters along the North East coast in 2021, and the devastating impact on local fishing communities.

Jeanie Finlay is one of the UK's leading documentary filmmakers, and presented at our conference this year.

The film will be released in cinemas on 23 October, with a number of special screenings and Q&As taking place in London, on 26 October and 3 November.
There is also a special screening this Tuesday evening at 8pm at the Kiln Theatre, which will be presented by Richard Brooks from Private Eye. The Kiln has moved the screening into its larger theatre due to demand, reflecting the interest in the film.
Find out more about the Kiln Theatre screening: https://kilntheatre.com/whats-on/all-rivers-spill-their-stories-to-the-sea/
Details of all upcoming screenings across the UK and the cinema release can be found here: http://www.glimmerama.com/allriversspill

Q&A PREVIEWS FROM 12 SEPIN UK CINEMAS 23 OCT BOOK NOW! Support the North East Fishing Collective The North-East of England, where the river meets the sea. Stan Rennie is the last of a long line of fishermen who have worked the same stretch of coastline for centuries. When a mysterious tidemark of po...

30/09/2026

This month’s edition of the SAGB members' newsletter is out - please check your inboxes. There’s plenty to catch up on, including updates from across the shellfish industry, recent meetings and events, FIPs, campaigns, and news from our members.

Inside this Issue:
Message from the CEO
GACC Audit
UK & Ireland Nephrops FIP
Fisheries APPG
APPG for Shellfish Aquaculture
Shellfish Social Star of the Month
Goodbye Sophie… Hello Phoebe
Mapping What Matters
ICMSS Conference
Norovirus Testing
Brown Crab FIP
British Food Fortnight
New Members
SAGB Conference Date
Stranraer Oyster Festival
London Oyster Championships