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Fishing
The Boulogne-based trammel net fisherman

The Boulogne-based trammel net fisherman

6 May 2026

Today we’re giving you a glimpse into a day aboard a net fishing boat in Boulogne-sur-Mer!   The sun hasn’t even risen yet, but the port is already starting to come alive. It’s usually around 2 or 3 in the morning when the gillnetter crews arrive at the docks. On average, there are 3 to […]

Fishing Professional
Three key players for the future of the fishing industry

Three key players for the future of the fishing industry

6 May 2026

Three key players fully committed to the sustainable future of fishing At the ITECHMER trade show, the Keroman Artisanal Fishing Fleet (APAK), based in the port of Lorient, launched its “APAK 2030” sustainable development initiative in collaboration with the Mr.Goodfish program and the Fondation de la Mer, with sailor Marie Tabarly in attendance. This initiative […]

Professional
Member of the Month: Mariette Restaurant

Member of the Month: Mariette Restaurant

6 May 2026

“For me, as a restaurant owner, Mr.Goodfish is an encyclopedia of fish species. All the reliable information on responsible seafood consumption is right here […]” During the fall season, we met Chef Alfredo MARTIN, who, driven by his commitment to sustainable products, chose to have his restaurant “Mariette” join the Mr.Goodfish program. Chef Alfredo MARTIN […]

Specie
The monkfish, the source of “monkfish tail”

The monkfish, the source of “monkfish tail”

6 May 2026

The anglerfish, of the genus Lophius, is a solitary fish that lives on the seafloor. There are a total of seven species in France, but the two species most commonly found in our markets are the common anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius) and the red anglerfish (Lophius budegassa). They are found from northern Norway to the coasts […]

Fishing Professional
Come aboard one of our French trawlers

Come aboard one of our French trawlers

6 May 2026

Today, let’s take a look at trawl fishing on one of our Breton boats. It’s 11 p.m., the day is coming to an end in the city of Lorient, but it’s just beginning for the crew already on the docks. Five people on board are getting ready to set sail: the boat’s captain, a mechanic, […]

Specie
Species of the Month: Mullet

Species of the Month: Mullet

6 May 2026

Are you familiar with mullet? These underappreciated species often have a bad reputation, yet in terms of taste and price, they are a good alternative to whitefish like sea bass. For several years now, the Mr.Goodfish program has been encouraging consumers and partner chefs to try them and showcase their best qualities. Today, more than […]

Event
Itechmer in Lorient & Taste Week

Itechmer in Lorient & Taste Week

6 May 2026

The international gathering of fishing industry professionals in France took place in Lorient from October 6 to 8, 2021. Over the course of three days, numerous conferences on various topics aimed to raise awareness and mobilize stakeholders regarding the future of the sector. Mr.Goodfish was invited to participate in one of these conferences, titled “When […]

Specie
The spider crab

The spider crab

6 May 2026

A spider you can eat? At first glance, crabs from the Majidae family may seem far less appetizing than their cousins, the lobsters or rock crabs, but don’t be fooled—these tough-looking crustaceans are just as tasty, if not more refined. The Maja genus includes many species, but Maja brachydactyla and Maja squinado are the most […]

Professional
La Récré Verte

La Récré Verte

6 May 2026

The diversity of our partners is our strength! This season, we’d like to introduce you to an organization that recently joined the program: the “La Récré Verte” association. Based in Lille, the association aims to raise awareness among children ages 3 to 11 about ecological transition and sustainable development (economic, ecological, and social aspects). The […]