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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The MECANOR Project

6 May 2026

The MECANOR² project wrapped up in 2023—here’s more on the results! What is MECANOR? This project by the CRPMEM (Regional Committee for Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture) of Hauts-de-France, in partnership with Ifremer, aims to assess trap fisheries in the Eastern Channel and North Sea using scientific data collected according to a standardized strategy. The project […]

Alternatives to polystyrene boxes

6 May 2026

Enacted in July 2021, the Climate Law bans polystyrene packaging after 2025, as waste from this material accounts for more than a third of the plastic found in the environment. But what about the fishing industry, where polystyrene reigns supreme? To address this, models of reusable and recyclable plastic crates were initially developed for fishmongers […]