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Le Portel Food Fair and Serbotel

Le Portel Food Fair and Serbotel

6 May 2026

On the weekend of October 14 and 15, we were at the Salon Terre Mer in Le Portel. Chef Solène Elliott, the event’s patron, was in attendance alongside regional chefs and exhibitors who highlighted local heritage and gastronomy through fish-filleting demonstrations, wine-tasting workshops, food processing sessions, and cooking shows.     On October 22, 23, […]

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Mussels

Mussels

6 May 2026

Depending on the time of year, when strolling along the beaches of our various coastlines, you may spot clusters perched on the rocks. These dark clusters are nothing other than living organisms: mussels. In France, these bivalve mollusks can be sold either as wild-caught specimens or as farmed ones. Wild, common, and Mediterranean mussels (Mytilus […]

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Profile: Paulin Leconte, Regional Shellfish Farming Committee

Profile: Paulin Leconte, Regional Shellfish Farming Committee

6 May 2026

Introduction, Role, and Overview of the Committee My name is Paulin Leconte. I trained as an ecologist and gradually shifted my focus to environmental project management, first in public works, then in the mobility sector, and finally in the aquaculture industry. As the Hauts-de-France Project Manager for the Normandy/Hauts-de-France Regional Shellfish Farming Committee since 2018, […]

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I'm interested: Mussels, a real scientific asset

I'm interested: Mussels, a real scientific asset

6 May 2026

Mussels, often viewed as mere bivalves, are proving to be true allies. The research community has made them one of its best partners. In addition to their culinary value, they also serve as natural sentinels in monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems. Thanks to their ability to filter water for food, mussels act as bioindicators, […]

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Events – International Agricultural Fair and stops in Sète

Events – International Agricultural Fair and stops in Sète

6 May 2026

The Mr.Goodfish team was present at the International Agricultural Show to present its sustainability program to the general public alongside professionals from the Hauts-de-France fisheries sector, including the Hauts-de-France Fisheries Committee, the Boulogne-sur-Mer Collective, La Mer en Direct, and other key players in the maritime industry. We raised awareness among many visitors about responsible and […]

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La Mer on Tour

La Mer on Tour

6 May 2026

From October 19 to November 10, 2024, the Vendée Globe starting village will host the “La Mer en tournée” booth organized by the Ministry of the Sea and Fisheries. Through four dedicated areas, visitors will be able to learn about the ministry’s missions and discover the initiatives and projects of numerous stakeholders in the maritime […]

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Follow the fish: From the sea to the plate

Follow the fish: From the sea to the plate

6 May 2026

On December 3, 2024, Mr. Goodfish 3.0 participated in an event organized by Oceana in Europe at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The event was hosted and moderated by Thomas Bajada, an S&D Member of the European Parliament from Malta, who led an inspiring discussion on transparency and sustainability in seafood labeling. This initiative, […]

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Mr.Goodfish3.0 at the 2025 European Ocean Days

Mr.Goodfish3.0 at the 2025 European Ocean Days

6 May 2026

From March 3 to 7, Mr. Goodfish3.0 participated in the 2025 European Ocean Days at the European Commission in Brussels. The event brought together key players from the maritime sector to discuss critical issues related to the oceans. Toward a European Ocean Pact The European Ocean Days consist of a series of sessions focused on […]

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Key findings from our first series of co-creation workshops

Key findings from our first series of co-creation workshops

6 May 2026

In February 2024, the Mr.Goodfish3.0 consortium organized a series of local/regional co-creation workshops at its pilot sites in Cyprus, France, and Norway, led by our partner Three o'clock. These workshops brought together key stakeholders from the seafood and aquaculture value chains to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting responsible consumption of aquatic products. […]